WR Chris Olave, NO (1 Viewer)

[Gottabesweet]

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

Deciding between he, R. White and Chark because I can’t wait on Christian Watson at 4:25 unless I go Doubs

 

[Boston]

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

Deciding between he, R. White and Chark because I can’t wait on Christian Watson at 4:25 unless I go Doubs

Kind of got the impression he was not gonna play this week...I really want to play him (and right now I plan to) but a shaky hamstring always makes me nervous.

 

[Ardbeg4ever]

Against the Eagles too, I'd look for other options.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Leaning towards benching him for Lazard.

Lazard playing at 4 (w/ Watson a GTD) makes it tough.

 

[smcindoe]

Benching him for Cooks. Can't risk an early re-injury.

 

[grateful zed]

Benched him for tayson Hill

 

[Faust]

Chris Olave caught 4-of-5 targets for 42 yards in the Saints' Week 17 win over the Eagles.​

Olave was playing through a questionable tag after a hamstring injury limited him in practice this week. The Saints got out to an early lead and only attempted 22 passes, leading to a floor week for Olave, who has at least 40 yards in every game this season. Olave will take a 67/982/3 line into Week 18.
Jan 1, 2023, 4:54 PM ET

 

[jtd13]

He had 3/31 on the first drive and then crickets. Was that because the saints went Taysom heavy?

 

[Boston]

He had 3/31 on the first drive and then crickets. Was that because the saints went Taysom heavy?

Spent more time than I should deciding to start him due to the hamstring...decide to go with him and he gets on the stat sheet early so it looks like a big day and feeling good about the decision...then he goes MIA (same scenario with Cole Kmet)...Dalton only threw it 22 times so gotta believe the Eagles lack of offense yesterday allowed NO to play conservatively.

 

[jtd13]

He had 3/31 on the first drive and then crickets. Was that because the saints went Taysom heavy?

Spent more time than I should deciding to start him due to the hamstring...decide to go with him and he gets on the stat sheet early so it looks like a big day and feeling good about the decision...then he goes MIA (same scenario with Cole Kmet)...Dalton only threw it 22 times so gotta believe the Eagles lack of offense yesterday allowed NO to play conservatively.

I'd be embarrassed to tell you how much time I spent deciding between Olave and Dortch the past 2 days. 5 vs 8, whoopee

 

[Boston]

He had 3/31 on the first drive and then crickets. Was that because the saints went Taysom heavy?

Spent more time than I should deciding to start him due to the hamstring...decide to go with him and he gets on the stat sheet early so it looks like a big day and feeling good about the decision...then he goes MIA (same scenario with Cole Kmet)...Dalton only threw it 22 times so gotta believe the Eagles lack of offense yesterday allowed NO to play conservatively.

I'd be embarrassed to tell you how much time I spent deciding between Olave and Dortch the past 2 days. 5 vs 8, whoopee

Yup...and the fact I felt like a 10-year-old on Christmas when he put up that 3/31 right out of the gate is nothing to be proud of either.

 

[Faust]

Chris Olave Already In Elite Company

 

[Faust]

Erin Summers @ErinESummers
QB Derek Carr developing some good chemistry with WR Chris Olave — in teams he caught a few contested catches for TDs #Saints

https://twitter.com/erinesummers/status/1666135972457721856?s=21

NFL Beat Writers @32BeatWriters
“Chris Olave really looks comfortable and confident out there. Him, Rashid Shaheed, and Juwan Johnson might have been the best players from these three weeks of OTAs.”

https://twitter.com/32beatwriters/status/1666207150450827274?s=21

 

[Faust]

Saints WR Chris Olave striving to improve after promising rookie season: 'I want to be the best'

 

[Faust]

Erin Summers @ErinESummers
WR Chris Olave had the play of the day, grabbing a deep pass from Carr over Alontae Taylor for a 65-yard TD. Olave’s work has been showing.

Taylor later had what would have been a pick-6 on a Haener pass to end practice. #Saints

https://twitter.com/erinesummers/status/1669038684266455046?s=21

 

[Faust]

Nick Underhill @nick_underhill
I'm buying all the Chris Olave stock. Hostile takeover if that's how I have to acquire it. I think he's going to have a monster season.

https://twitter.com/nick_underhill/status/1669041482580340736?s=21

 

[Faust]

Derek Carr and Chris Olave shining in minicamp is a good sign for Saints

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

To what extent are Olave's projections based on the assumption that Michael Thomas is the presumed WR1? I have a personal opinion that Thomas's days as a WR1 are over, and 2023 will be another 50 receptions year, followed by him not being a Saint. Ergo, big Olave upside. Thoughts?

 

[MCFootball123]

Yeah MT is likely cooked, but also I get a Swift on the Lions feel here as well. I think the player/team relationship is no good and if MT ever resurges it won't be with the Saints. Olave is a guy I am absolutely targeting in the 3rd. Olave is certified elite and gets much better QB play this year.

 

[ZADO]

He`s my rd 8 keeper this season .

Expecting # 2 wr numbers

 

[ratbast]

TD heavy non PPR. Is he still a top WR?

 

[Alex P Keaton]

To what extent are Olave's projections based on the assumption that Michael Thomas is the presumed WR1? I have a personal opinion that Thomas's days as a WR1 are over, and 2023 will be another 50 receptions year, followed by him not being a Saint. Ergo, big Olave upside. Thoughts?

My assumption is that MT doesn’t catch more than 25-30 balls this year.

 

[travdogg]

To what extent are Olave's projections based on the assumption that Michael Thomas is the presumed WR1? I have a personal opinion that Thomas's days as a WR1 are over, and 2023 will be another 50 receptions year, followed by him not being a Saint. Ergo, big Olave upside. Thoughts?

I would hope none. Thomas has a lot to prove if he's still even a viable WR, let alone a #1.

I'm looking at Olave as a low-end WR1, and Thomas as a decent WR5 flier.

 

[msudaisy26]

TD heavy non PPR. Is he still a top WR?

I would say yes. He has a solid floor and his ceiling could be top 5. Carr may feed him targets like he did Adams last year.

 

[TampaMike19]

Looking at prime liftoff here, boys. Anytime a rookie gets 70 catches on over 13 YPR...needs to be highlighted on everyone's board.

 

[ffmail4me]

Looking at prime liftoff here, boys. Anytime a rookie gets 70 catches on over 13 YPR...needs to be highlighted on everyone's board.

I agree, and by that same logic, why are people sleeping on Jahan Dotson's 14.9 YPR and 7 TDs? He literally played half the season healthy and put up outstanding numbers with crappy QB play...

 

[ShamrockPride]

I'm expecting a high-end WR2 floor, with potential for mid-tier WR1 numbers if everything with Carr clicks and they absolutely ball out together.

 

[grateful zed]

Looking at prime liftoff here, boys. Anytime a rookie gets 70 catches on over 13 YPR...needs to be highlighted on everyone's board.

I agree, and by that same logic, why are people sleeping on Jahan Dotson's 14.9 YPR and 7 TDs? He literally played half the season healthy and put up outstanding numbers with crappy QB play...

bump his thread

 

[TripItUp]

Priced about right IMHO.

High floor, okay ceiling but not great.

 

[Faust]

Alex Caruso @AlexCaruso
Chris Olave put up a 2.25 yards per route run as a rookie

And every WR to do that finished as a Top 7 WR in their second year

In addition to Olave now getting a big upgrade at QB in Derek Carr

Who supported a Top 12 WR in both 2021 and 2022

https://twitter.com/alexcaruso/status/1683462577337036804?s=21

 

[-jb-]

Looking at prime liftoff here, boys. Anytime a rookie gets 70 catches on over 13 YPR...needs to be highlighted on everyone's board.

I agree, and by that same logic, why are people sleeping on Jahan Dotson's 14.9 YPR and 7 TDs? He literally played half the season healthy and put up outstanding numbers with crappy QB play...

In a start 3WR format, entirely possible to get Garrett, Olave and Dotson. I might wet myself if I pulled it off.

 

[DeaLerZ]

Looking at prime liftoff here, boys. Anytime a rookie gets 70 catches on over 13 YPR...needs to be highlighted on everyone's board.

I agree, and by that same logic, why are people sleeping on Jahan Dotson's 14.9 YPR and 7 TDs? He literally played half the season healthy and put up outstanding numbers with crappy QB play...

In a start 3WR format, entirely possible to get Garrett, Olave and Dotson. I might wet myself if I pulled it off.

Very easy to pull off in auction

 

[Faust]

Ross Jackson @RossJacksonNOLA
#Saints QB Derek Carr praised the growth of WR Chris Olave s they get more acquainted. Says the two are seeing the field the same way more than not but wants to be sure Olave is bringing his own to the equation as well. “I can’t do what he does.”

The two connected well today.

https://twitter.com/rossjacksonnola/status/1684240420383997952?s=21

 

[Faust]

NFL Beat Writers @32BeatWriters

“Olave, to this point, has looked better & stronger than he did a year ago, & he should keep building on that. He spoke to the media after practice, & while he is still lean, you could see he's added some muscle to his frame. Olave said he put on seven pounds this offseason”

https://twitter.com/32beatwriters/status/1684704553747279872?s=21

 

[Faust]

Ross Jackson

#Saints WR Chris Olave was outstanding in practice today. Yet again. Continues to show that contested catches are a big addition to his game.

https://twitter.com/rossjacksonnola/status/1689670344666431489?s=21

 

[Faust]

Jeff Nowak

The Derek Carr-Chris Olave connection has been one of the highlights of camp … and DC agrees with that. He noted a route adjustment today on an explosive play that you’d never expect to see out of a 2nd-year player. #Saints

https://twitter.com/jeff_nowak/status/1690036249489252352?s=21

 

[ffmail4me]

Despite Carr, I decided to draft him 2nd in my PPR best ball league over Smith or Higgins.

 

[Ilov80s]

Despite Carr, I decided to draft him 2nd in my PPR best ball league over Smith or Higgins.

Nothing wrong with that. He’s a real good player and Carr has had no problem supporting some excellent fantasy WRs.

 

[Chaka]

Despite Carr, I decided to draft him 2nd in my PPR best ball league over Smith or Higgins.

Drafting the #1 WR in New Orleans who has limited competition and a solid, proven (not elite) QB over two clear #2 WRs on their respective teams doesn't seem like a stretch.

IMO Cousins and Carr are essentially clones and none of us would avoid Justin Jefferson, even though they added a potentially excellent rookie WR, so why not take a chance on Olave?

 

[skillz]

Despite Carr, I decided to draft him 2nd in my PPR best ball league over Smith or Higgins.

Drafting the #1 WR in New Orleans who has limited competition and a solid, proven (not elite) QB over two clear #2 WRs on their respective teams doesn't seem like a stretch.

IMO Cousins and Carr are essentially clones and none of us would avoid Justin Jefferson, even though they added a potentially excellent rookie WR, so why not take a chance on Olave?

Right. I have Olave over Waddle right now. I like the easy NO schedule too.

 

[Da Franchise]

Despite Carr, I decided to draft him 2nd in my PPR best ball league over Smith or Higgins.

Nothing wrong with that. He’s a real good player and Carr has had no problem supporting some excellent fantasy WRs.

Personally I’m expecting much more from DeVonte in redraft but that’s just a player take. Nothing wrong with your logic and there’s an easy case for Olave.

 

[Truebluey]

MT didn't look bad at all today. I honestly don't expect him to last the season - but if he did, what does it do to Olave's numbers? Good (less coverage) or bad (less targets)?

 

[Ilov80s]

MT didn't look bad at all today. I honestly don't expect him to last the season - but if he did, what does it do to Olave's numbers? Good (less coverage) or bad (less targets)?

Probably hurts Olave but will Thomas stay healthy?

 

[ffmail4me]

I guess if MT does play the entire season (which few of us expect) its probably going to cut into his total catches but he's got to be the long ball/home run threat at this point. I doubt Thomas has that in his game, betting he's more a posession/3rd down guy at best now.

 

[Mitchie]

Despite Carr, I decided to draft him 2nd in my PPR best ball league over Smith or Higgins.

weren't you the guy with the Kandre Miller post, you really like to second guess yourself, (and the guy behind the couch emoji), huh? season hasn't even started yet...

 

[ffmail4me]

Despite Carr, I decided to draft him 2nd in my PPR best ball league over Smith or Higgins.

weren't you the guy with the Kandre Miller post, you really like to second guess yourself, (and the guy behind the couch emoji), huh? season hasn't even started yet...

Some players I'm all in and sure about, but yeah, sometimes I really get on the fence and am torn. I do second guess myself but also usually win at least a league or two every season

 

[Da Franchise]

Despite Carr, I decided to draft him 2nd in my PPR best ball league over Smith or Higgins.

weren't you the guy with the Kandre Miller post, you really like to second guess yourself, (and the guy behind the couch emoji), huh? season hasn't even started yet...

Some players I'm all in and sure about, but yeah, sometimes I really get on the fence and am torn. I do second guess myself but also usually win at least a league or two every season

I have a very inexact science applied that is basically to try not to have a lot of high conviction takes but, when I do, act aggressively on them. That method fosters a lot of second guessing which I view as good process. High confidence take should stand up to strong cross examination.

 

[ZADO]

The New Orleans Saints wide receiver was wildly impressive as a rookie in 2022, routinely dusting the league’s best cornerbacks off the line of scrimmage and making things look easy in an offense that often wasn’t easy to watch. He’s got a ton of momentum behind him going into 2023, especially after the Saints invested a lot of money in free agent quarterback Derek Carr.

BR

 

[ShamrockPride]

Slow start today but once he got going, he was off to the races. Only thing missing was a TD. Kid should be on easy street all season so long as he's healthy.

 

[The Frankman]

Chris Olave posted 112 receiving yards on eight catches in a Week 1 win over the Titans.

The Saints moved Olave all over the field on Sunday, lining him up out wide, in the slot, and even in the backfield. They are making it a priority to get him the ball, and it worked against the Titans with Derek Carr targeting him 10 times. Olave was also the target on a 50-yard bomb from Carr in the fourth quarter that could have easily been called a pass interference, so it’s pretty clear that the second-year receiver is going to be a major part of this Saints offense with the chance for huge games every week.
- Rotoworld