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New Orleans inked its No. 1 receiver to a four-year deal that could be worth up to $132 million on Thursday. After only playing in eight games in 2024 due to concussions, Olave bounced back with 100 catches for 1,163 yards and nine scores in 16 games last season. Yahoo analyst Justin Boone has Olave ranked as the WR12 in half-PPR going into this season. So long as he can stay healthy, there's no reason Olave can't finish the year as a fantasy WR1.
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Olave's extension solidifies role; WR12 ranking offers WR1 upside if healthy.

Saints WR signed a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, solidifying his role as the top target for QB Tyler Shough in New Orleans' offense. After playing in only eight games in 2024 due to concussions, Olave bounced back with 100 catches for 1,163 yards and nine scores in 16 games last season. Yahoo the source Justin Boone has Olave ranked as the WR12 in half-PPR going into 2026. So long as he can stay healthy, there's no reason Olave can't finish the year as a fantasy WR1.

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