Who Should I Start? Chris Olave or Malik Washington

Sunday, December 7, 12:15 AM

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the New Orleans Saints expect to have wide receiver Chris Olave (back) for Sunday's divisional clash with the hosting Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Olave popped up on the Saints' practice report last week with back spasms, but would ultimately play his usual allotment of snaps in their loss to Miami despite two limited practices and a DNP. He'd follow a similar regimen at practice this week, and it seems he'll play through the issue again. Fellow wideout Devaughn Vele has come on recently as a decent secondary option. However, Olave should see substantial utilization, particularly with running back Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) set to miss another contest. He's a solid WR2 if not held back by his injury.

Friday, December 5, 8:31 PM

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington is getting plenty of catches in his role as the team's second receiver, but he isn't turning those catches into big numbers, making him a high-risk play against the Jets. He has multiple catches in 10 straight games dating back to Week 3, and he has at least three catches in seven of his last eight. He hasn't hit 50 yards in any contest yet, though, and didn't find the end zone in either of his last two games. He has a decent PPR floor in the Dolphins' low-risk, dink and dunk passing game, but he doesn't have a high ceiling since he hasn't been able to break loose for any big plays. Washington is the WR52 in RotoBaller's Week 14 rankings, so he's only a desperation WR5 or flex play in the deepest of leagues.