WR Chris Olave, NO (1 Viewer)

[grateful zed]

(FantasyPros) Saints WR Chris Olave caught 4 of 7 targets for 67 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Vikings. Analysis: Without Jameis Winston fantasy managers were rightfully worried about what Olave's production would look like. Outside of the targeted air yards, not much changed, Olave remained heavily involved. Now through four weeks he leads the Saints in snaps, target share and routes ran. Sunday he scored his first career touchdown. The buy-low window may have closed, but fantasy mangers rostering him should take the set it and forget it mentality with him in their starting lineups.

 

[Faust]

Chris Olave (concussion) did not practice Wednesday.​

Olave landed on his helmet while securing a touchdown grab in the third quarter last week. He had to be helped off the field before heading to the locker room. His status for Week 6 is up in the air. The Saints were also without Jarvis Landry and Michael Thomas for Week 5. Neither practiced today. If all three are ruled out, things will look incredibly bleak for the Saints.
Oct 12, 2022, 4:33 PM ET

 

[ahartig]

Good news, I think, for his availability this week:

Nick Underhill

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Chris Olave is in the third stage of the concussion protocol and hasn’t experienced any additional symptoms, I’m told. The third stage is football-specific exercise. Non-contact training drills and full activity are next if he has no further symptoms.

 

[Bozeman Bruiser]

Full practice means he has cleared concussion protocol right? All signs point to starting Sunday?

Position	Name	Injury	Wed	Thur	Fri	Status
WR	Chris Olave	Concussion	DNP	LP	FP	Questionable

 

[themeistersinger]

Full practice means he has cleared concussion protocol right? All signs point to starting Sunday?

Position	Name	Injury	Wed	Thur	Fri	Status
WR	Chris Olave	Concussion	DNP	LP	FP	Questionable

The stuff I saw was that they were hoping he would clear the protocol - probably means the independent evaluation will be tomorrow

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Expected to be inactive per schefter tweet

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1581483840568053762?s=46&t=9tejD_IMpdez6QHGX1w99g

 

[barackdhouse]

I've been planning that he isn't playing

 

[Faust]

Chris Olave told reporters that he's fully cleared and "100%" for Week 7 against the Cardinals.​

As expected after he nearly was able to make it back from his concussion for Week 6. Olave will be the easy No. 1 target for whoever starts the game for the Saints, and he should be in the fantasy WR2 zone for Week 7's ranks.
SOURCE: Mike Triplett on Twitter
Oct 18, 2022, 3:26 PM ET

 

[joffer]

Still has an “O” designation on ESPN

 

[Insein]

Still has an “O” designation on ESPN

ESPN is dumb then. Sleeper has him as healthy w an expected 13pts.

 

[themeistersinger]

Still has an “O” designation on ESPN

Yeah, I even got a pop-up notifying me that a player in my lineup was listed as OUT

 

[Bozeman Bruiser]

Still has an “O” designation on ESPN

It must have just changed, no "O" for me on ESPN.

 

[joffer]

Still has an “O” designation on ESPN

Yeah, I even got a pop-up notifying me that a player in my lineup was listed as OUT

It’s gone now

 

[barackdhouse]

AZ defense against #1 WR:

Last wk Metcalf 2/34 (7 targets)
2 wks ago AJ Brown 3/32 (7 targets)
3 wks ago DJ Moore 6/50 (11 targets)
4 wks ago Kupp 4/44 (6 targets)
5 wks ago Davante Adams 2/12/1 (7 targets)
6 wks ago Not sure who to call #1 for KC - it's Kelce

So anyway last week I posted a poll on twitter asking who I should bench in order to get Gabe Davis into my lineup. Choices were Metcalf or Evans. One person chimed in with the stats above and that I should bench Metcalf. Well I didn't listen but now I'm thinking about Olave catching passes from Dalton tonight and I'm skeptical. I don't really have better options in those spots but nevertheless...thoughts from someone that has actually watched AZ defense?

 

[-jb-]

AZ defense against #1 WR:

Last wk Metcalf 2/34 (7 targets)
2 wks ago AJ Brown 3/32 (7 targets)
3 wks ago DJ Moore 6/50 (11 targets)
4 wks ago Kupp 4/44 (6 targets)
5 wks ago Davante Adams 2/12/1 (7 targets)
6 wks ago Not sure who to call #1 for KC - it's Kelce

So anyway last week I posted a poll on twitter asking who I should bench in order to get Gabe Davis into my lineup. Choices were Metcalf or Evans. One person chimed in with the stats above and that I should bench Metcalf. Well I didn't listen but now I'm thinking about Olave catching passes from Dalton tonight and I'm skeptical. I don't really have better options in those spots but nevertheless...thoughts from someone that has actually watched AZ defense?

Faced with the same dilemma but don’t really have choices. Jakob I may get the swap though. Murphy is a really good CB.

 

[Sarlakticacid]

Reading this as my roster locked…

 

[Ilov80s]

Olave is pretty much a must start every week at this point. He’s just going to do what people were drafting Michael Thomas for.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Olave is pretty much a must start every week at this point. He’s just going to do what people were drafting Michael Thomas for.

Yup. Olave is a legit star.

 

[Uncle Leo]

STUD

 

[joffer]

and two catches taken away by two really good hits

 

[ShamrockPride]

 

[Jacob's Ladder]

Glad he was OK after that second hit. He got popped HARD. It was also nice to see some run after catch tonight. I just wish they had a real QB.

 

[Faust]

Chris Olave caught 7-of-14 targets for 106 yards in the Saints' Week 7 loss to the Cardinals.​

Facing a Cardinals defense whose Byron Murphy-keyed coverage has done a number on opposing No. 1 wideouts this year, Olave cleared 100 yards for the second time in six NFL contests. It was extra impressive since the absence of Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry made Olave the clear focal point of the Saints' passing attack/Arizona's defensive attention. The No. 11 overall pick had two other potential receptions jarred loose by huge hits. Olave had only three catches for 40 yards at halftime but went to work after the break with the Saints down 28-14 following a pair of Andy Dalton pick-sixes. Olave's situation is rife with variables, including his receiver teammates' health and his quarterback situation, but he will probably belong in the top 24 for Week 8 against Las Vegas.
Oct 20, 2022, 11:50 PM ET

 

[Faust]

Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry absences prepping Chris Olave for life as Saints' WR1

 

[Faust]

Chris Olave caught 6-of-9 targets for 71 yards in the Saints' Week 9 loss to the Ravens.​

Olave's nine targets were four more than Marquez Callaway for the team lead, and the rookie wideout easily led the team in catches and yards. He's gone three straight games without a touchdown, however, and has just two on the year. Jarvis Landry (ankle) looked close to playing in this one and should be back for Week 10 against the Steelers. Still, Olave will very likely remain the target hog at wideout going forward, especially with Michael Thomas (toe) done for the year. Olave is an every-week WR2/3.
Nov 7, 2022, 11:37 PM ET

 

[Uncle Leo]

The lack of TD opportunities is mind-boggling.

 

[BeTheMatch]

The lack of TD opportunities is mind-boggling.

Andy Dalton is a statue

 

[Faust]

Chris Olave caught 5-of-6 targets for 102 yards and a touchdown in New Orleans' Week 11 win over the Rams.​

Olave roasted man coverage from Jalen Ramsey and split him and a deep safety for a 53-yard touchdown strike from Andy Dalton. Up to 760 receiving yards in his first 10 games despite no offense around him to speak of, Olave looks to be delivering on the cost to trade up and select him. He'll be a WR3 in a tough matchup against the 49ers defense in Week 12.
Nov 20, 2022, 5:12 PM ET

 

[ShamrockPride]

ROTY babyyyyy. Doing this with Dalton as his QB

 

[BobbyLayne]

this was not a catch lol

 

[smbkrypt24]

this was not a catch lol

terrible

 

[Insein]

this was not a catch lol

Since I had Hill and Olave, that is costing me 5 points right now. And I'm losing by 10.

 

[Faust]

Chris Olave caught 4-of-6 targets for 65 yards in the Saints' Week 13 loss to the Commanders.​

Olave remained the top option in the pass game, leading the team in targets yet again. His numbers could have approached the 100-yard threshold had he not dropped a perfect pass from Andy Dalton in the second quarter, which would go down as his first drop through 98 targets as a rookie. We'll give him a pass just this once.
Dec 6, 2022, 12:24 AM ET

 

[Bracie Smathers]

NFL Rookie Watch@NFLRookieWatxh

Only players in NFL history to have at least 40 receiving yards in each of their first 12 games since 1970:
• Chris Olave (2022)
• Michael Thomas (2016)
The Saints found another STUD

 

[grateful zed]

what are we expecting against ATL this week?

 

[ffmail4me]

what are we expecting against ATL this week?

128 yards and 2 TDs. If he had a good QB. :(

 

[Ilov80s]

what are we expecting against ATL this week?

128 yards and 2 TDs. If he had a good QB. :(

So decent QB means 88 and 1?

 

[ShamrockPride]

what are we expecting against ATL this week?

128 yards and 2 TDs. If he had a good QB. :(

So decent QB means 88 and 1?

Does Dalton qualify as decent?

 

[Insein]

I really hope the late bye was beneficial for Olave. Most rookies arent used to that late season push past the 12-13 game mark. Dalton is what he is. Hopefully he locks in on Olave and the Falcons leave him wide open.

 

[grateful zed]

(fantasypros) Chris Olave caught three of four passes for 53 receiving yards in the Saints' 21-18 Week 15 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Olave saw his fewest targets since Week one on a day in which quarterback Andy Dalton attempted just 17 passes. The rookie wideout will look to get back on track in a Week 16 road matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

 

[Insein]

Showed up on the injury report today with a hamstring. Listed as questionable.

Not good for a semi finals week.

 

[Cobbler1]

Showed up on the injury report today with a hamstring. Listed as questionable.

Not good for a semi finals week.

Check out the forecast in Cleveland if you want some additional not good

 

[Insein]

Showed up on the injury report today with a hamstring. Listed as questionable.

Not good for a semi finals week.

Check out the forecast in Cleveland if you want some additional not good

Yep. Already there. I have Cooper too. If it holds by Saturday, I'm benching both.

 

[Cobbler1]

Showed up on the injury report today with a hamstring. Listed as questionable.

Not good for a semi finals week.

Check out the forecast in Cleveland if you want some a

Showed up on the injury report today with a hamstring. Listed as questionable.

Not good for a semi finals week.

Check out the forecast in Cleveland if you want some additional not good

Yep. Already there. I have Cooper too. If it holds by Saturday, I'm benching both.

I think you have to. You just can’t throw when it’s 25-35 mph winds. That’s Buffalo/Pats conditions from last year. I’m scrambling to find a spot starter for Watson.

 

[Insein]

Showed up on the injury report today with a hamstring. Listed as questionable.

Not good for a semi finals week.

Check out the forecast in Cleveland if you want some a

Showed up on the injury report today with a hamstring. Listed as questionable.

Not good for a semi finals week.

Check out the forecast in Cleveland if you want some additional not good

Yep. Already there. I have Cooper too. If it holds by Saturday, I'm benching both.

I think you have to. You just can’t throw when it’s 25-35 mph winds. That’s Buffalo/Pats conditions from last year. I’m scrambling to find a spot starter for Watson.

Not like Watson was lighting it up anyway. So good to have an alternative. You can always try Minshew.

 

[Cobbler1]

Showed up on the injury report today with a hamstring. Listed as questionable.

Not good for a semi finals week.

Check out the forecast in Cleveland if you want some a

Showed up on the injury report today with a hamstring. Listed as questionable.

Not good for a semi finals week.

Check out the forecast in Cleveland if you want some additional not good

Yep. Already there. I have Cooper too. If it holds by Saturday, I'm benching both.

I think you have to. You just can’t throw when it’s 25-35 mph winds. That’s Buffalo/Pats conditions from last year. I’m scrambling to find a spot starter for Watson.

Not like Watson was lighting it up anyway. So good to have an alternative. You can always try Minshew.

Gardner is my hope right now. Kyler was my starter in sunny Arizona and then a dome smash spot against Atl but as we know his knee blew up. Something something best laid plans.

 

[Faust]

Chris Olave (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.​

The team listed Olave as DNP on their estimated practice report Tuesday, but he was officially sidelined with his hamstring injury in Wednesday's practice. Olave will have up until Thursday to log a limited session, but if he's unable to get any work in leading up to Saturday's game against the Browns, his status for Week 16 could be in jeopardy. We'll check back in with an update after Thursday's practice.
Dec 21, 2022, 4:47 PM ET

 

[Insein]

Olave officially ruled out.

Makes things easier to decide.

 

[titusbramble]

Good, it'd be great for him to get up to the 1k yard season, but from a selfish dynasty point of view I'd rather him sit and just wait until week 17 to do so

 

[Boston]

Looks like Olave is playing today...hamstrings are always dicey...can you trust him today when all the marbles are on the line?