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PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026
Olave scored 22.6 PPR points against Baltimore in Week 2, exemplifying how receivers attached to competent QBs have performed well against the Ravens' coverage. This supports the case for DJ Moore facing Baltimore in Week 8.PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026
Curls and hitches account for 27% of Olave's routes, third among the 88 qualified receivers. He's moving at the snap on 13% of his routes and runs 14% off play-action. He has accounted for 35.2% of the Saints' first-read targets in his games. Receiver Score has him as a WR1.NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Chris Olave is passed in rest-of-season rankings by Malik Nabers, who moves up to WR7 ahead of him.NegativeMatchupOct 28, 2026
Chris Olave is on bye in Week 8, making him unavailable for fantasy lineups this week.PositiveProjectionOct 25, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Chris Olave as the 27th-ranked player in his Week 7 rankings.NegativeProjectionOct 24, 2026
Chris Olave is ranked WR20 in Week 7 fantasy rankings. Tyler Shough indicated getting Olave and Alvin Kamara the ball in space is part of the Saints' offensive plan.NegativeMatchupOct 21, 2026
Chris Olave is being downgraded in Week 7 WR rankings due to unfavorable betting factors, situational spots, and/or disadvantageous defensive matchups; his current PPG is 15.3 with a Week 7 projection of 14.3.NegativeProjectionOct 21, 2026
Olave is ranked No. 7 among wide receivers for Week 7 in Freedman's rankings.PositiveInjuryOct 18, 2026
Chris Olave has been sick this week but is expected to be fine to play in Week 6.NegativeProjectionOct 18, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Chris Olave at No. 21 in Week 6 fantasy football rankings.PositiveProjectionOct 18, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Chris Olave as the No. 21 flex play for Week 6 in his top-75 rankings.NegativeProjectionOct 17, 2026
Despite ranking 4th in targets (54) and 2nd in receiving yards (537) through five weeks, Olave has been outscored by 17 tight ends in touchdowns, indicating a significant TD production shortfall relative to volume and draft expectations.NegativeValueOct 13, 2026
Olave is listed among players to bid on in Week 6 with 11.35% chopped rate, included in the source's bidding recommendations.NegativeMatchupOct 9, 2026
Olave faces a Vikings defense that has allowed double-digit half-PPR points to only two Packers WRs (Christian Watson – 147 yards, Matthew Golden – 95), with Watson being the only WR to score a TD against Minnesota through Week 4. Olave's intermediate aDOT of 13.2 air yards can create big plays, but the Saints' struggling pass protection and his less-than-100% health make a ceiling outcome hard to envision in Week 5.NegativeInjuryOct 9, 2026
Olave suffered a hyperextension sprain and limped off late in Week 4 when the Saints trailed by 28 points with two minutes left in the fourth quarter. He did not practice Wednesday, though HC Kellen Moore attributed the DNP to rest rather than injury concern. Assume Olave will be available but at less than 100% heading into Week 5.NegativeMatchupOct 9, 2026
Olave faces a downgrade against the Vikings' elite pass rush (1st in QB hits per game, 1st in sack rate, 2nd in pressure rate) while dealing with a mild hyperextension ankle sprain suffered in Week 4; he did not practice Wednesday (though HC Kellen Moore attributed it to rest). Additionally, QB Tyler Shough has a hand injury and took limited practice reps early in the week after already absorbing the second-most hits of any QB through four weeks (32). The combination of Olave's injury status, Shough's limited availability, and Minnesota's pass-rush dominance creates a difficult environment.NegativeUsageOct 7, 2026
Chris Ollave is mentioned in the Week 5 WR rankings with a utilization PPG of 18.2 and a projection of 14.4 PPG.PositiveProjectionOct 7, 2026
Ranked No. 9 among wide receivers for Week 5 in Matthew Freedman's rankings, indicating strong projection and favorability for the week.NegativeProjectionSep 30, 2026
Olave is ranked No. 5 among wide receivers in Freedman's Week 4 rankings and is identified as the No. 1 WR for the Saints.PositiveProjectionSep 26, 2026
Olave has been elevated to a Top 10 WR in 2026 under Tyler Shough's play, validating earlier convictions about his talent ceiling.PositiveUsageSep 24, 2026
Matthew Berry loves Olave against Las Vegas in Week 3. Olave has double-digit targets in both games this season with a 14.8 aDOT and 53% of the Saints' air yards. Las Vegas is allowing a league-high 18.7 yards per reception to wide receivers, creating an ideal matchup for the high-volume receiver.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Olave leads the NFL in air yards (340), 56 more than the next closest receiver (DeVonta Smith; 284), and ranks second in receiving yards (268) behind only Jaxon Smith-Njigba, second in receptions (18) behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, and seventh in target share (29%) with a 95 Utilization Score. Tyler Shough has proven capable of supporting a high-end WR1, and against a beatable Raiders defense in Week 3, the source expects Olave to produce high-end WR1 numbers for the third consecutive week.PositiveBreakoutSep 19, 2026
Chris Olave is feasting in Week 1 despite being drafted much later than Kyle Pitts and Drake London, suggesting he's outperforming draft expectations and represents better value than the Falcons' underperforming receivers.PositiveInjurySep 18, 2026
Chris Olave drew 13 targets in Week 1 but is questionable for Week 2 with a new hamstring injury. If Olave sits, Tyler Shough will need to find someone else regularly to target. DeVaughn Vele is positioned to benefit from an Olave absence given his 93% route participation last week.NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026
Chris Olave is listed with 23.2 PPG and a Week 2 projection of 13.7 PPG against the Ravens.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Chris Olave is ranked 7th in the source's Week 2 WR rankings.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Olave was already living in the blue medical tent during Week 1, indicating early injury concerns that limited his availability in the Saints' first game.PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026
Olave finished the season with back-to-back top-2 WR finishes in Weeks 16 and 17 (Week 16: 10 rec, 148 yards, 2 TD; Week 17: 8 rec, 119 yards, 1 TD). With Tyler Shough at QB, all signs point to the magic continuing in Week 1 against Detroit. The source calls him not just a 'start' but a full-on 'smash'. Fantasy projections show median 16.5 points with ceiling of 23.9.PositiveMatchupSep 10, 2026
Matthew Berry highlights Olave as a Week 1 target: in games Olave played with Tyler Shough last season, Olave averaged a 29% target share and scored at least 14.7 PPR fantasy points in 75% of those games. Both Lions starting safeties (Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph) are beginning the season on IR, which should benefit Olave's Week 1 matchup.PositiveMatchupSep 10, 2026
Chris Olave faces a favorable Week 1 matchup against the Lions; the source highlights this as a matchup advantage for fantasy purposes, suggesting Olave is positioned to exploit this defensive pairing.PositiveMatchupSep 10, 2026
Olave faces a significant matchup advantage against Detroit's injury-ravaged secondary (Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph out). He ran 42.0% of his routes from the slot last season and should see healthy looks there; the Lions allowed the sixth-most EPA per target to slot receivers. Against man coverage, Saints QB Moore will use bunches and stacks to give Olave cleaner releases into slants and crossing routes, exploiting a secondary forced to play with backups. Against zone, route combos will create conflicts between Johnson's hitches/flats and Olave's deeper crossing routes. Olave's 27.3% target share from 2025 demonstrates he's the focal point of this offense, especially with Jordyn Tyson on IR.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Ranked No. 12 among wide receivers for Week 1 in Freedman's rankings.PositiveRoleSep 7, 2026
With Jordyn Tyson sidelined on IR, Olave is positioned as one of the quietest target hogs at receiver for the Saints' condensed passing attack. The source highlights him as a preferred target over dealing with Tyson's recurring hamstring issues.NegativeProjectionSep 7, 2026
Chris Olave is listed with a current utilization PPG of 13.7 and a projected PPG of 13.3, indicating a slight expected decline in fantasy output.PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
Olave came off a WR6 finish in 0.5-PPR scoring last season and could be poised for an even better performance this year. He has minimal competition for targets, especially with Jordyn Tyson recently landing on IR, while Tyler Shough should see a boost in production in his second professional season. If he can play 16 games again, the source expects him to flirt with another top-5 finish at the position, making him a 'Ride or Die' finalist.PositiveProjectionSep 5, 2026
Chris Olave ranks as Matthew Berry's WR11 in half-PPR rankings for 2026, positioned at No. 25 overall.PositiveBreakoutSep 3, 2026
Matthew Berry's bold prediction: Chris Olave finishes as a top-five fantasy wide receiver in 2026.NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026
Matthew Berry lists Chris Olave among his 10 most drafted players this year.NegativeValueSep 2, 2026
Chris Olave is featured in a mock draft context at the turn (pick 1.01 and 2.01 area), indicating he is being targeted in early-round WR selections.NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026
Olave is a strong WR2 pick at the 2-3 turn. Jordyn Tyson's expected two-month absence gives Olave an opportunity to dominate targets early. In 2025, Olave was one of only a handful of receivers who played at least 12 games, posted a target share north of 25%, and averaged at least 15 PPR points per game. Health is a concern, but if he stays on the field, the upside is absurd with Kellen Moore calling plays and Tyler Shough providing meaningful NFL experience.NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
Olave has been the source's frequent third-round wide receiver selection in recent mock drafts, but the source chose to differentiate with George Pickens in this exercise, particularly because the half-PPR format leans toward Pickens.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Matthew Berry loves Chris Olave heading into 2026. Last season, Olave finished top-five in targets (156) and receptions (100). He finished WR5 in utilization score (86), reeling in 42% of team air yards. He saw 47% of New Orleans' end-zone targets—good for fourth among qualified wide receivers. Olave unlocked an even higher level with Tyler Shough as the starter, averaging 18.8 PPG, a 29% target share and 82.5 YPG in Shough's games. Berry has Olave just outside her top 10 wide receivers.PositiveProjectionAug 26, 2026
Olave was selected in Round 3 (3.07) and is highlighted as part of the drafter's ideal blend of floor/ceiling production in Rounds 3-6; the drafter felt this stretch of picks offered strong value and balance.PositiveValueAug 25, 2026
The source drafts Olave at 3.07 in Round 3, noting he has been a consistent third-round pick with strong results. With Jordyn Tyson set to miss around two months, Olave should be coming off draft boards at the 2-3 turn. Last season, after the Saints traded Rashid Shaheed, Olave dominated from Week 10 onward with a 31% target share and 27% TPRR, significantly ahead of the next-closest wideout (Devaughn Vele at 18% and 16%, respectively). The source expresses enthusiasm about getting Olave as his third wide receiver in this draft.NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
Chris Olave ranked 29th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 8 (New Orleans).PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Joe Metz drafted Chris Olave at 2.12 in a high-stakes FL Championship draft, selecting him in Round 2 as part of a core built around Jahmyr Gibbs. This represents a second-round investment in a WR1 candidate in a competitive high-stakes format.PositiveProjectionAug 17, 2026
Don't be surprised if Olave climbs back into the second round of fantasy drafts over the next week or so, given the increased target opportunity with Tyson sidelined for two months.PositiveUsageAug 17, 2026
With Tyson sidelined, Olave should soak up more targets in his absence. Olave already benefited from added volume once the Saints traded Rashid Shaheed last season, posting a 31% target share and 27% TPRR from Week 10 on. Expect Olave to handle 28-30% of the targets for the foreseeable future.PositiveValueAug 17, 2026
Olave is the only piece in the Saints stack requiring premium draft capital, making him the anchor that allows the rest of the stack to fall later and providing maximum draft flexibility.NegativeProjectionAug 17, 2026
Chris Olave is part of the New Orleans Saints three-man stack (Shough/Olave/Tyson) with a combined projection of 630.6 fantasy points and an average ADP of 96.4, rated with a difficulty score of 2/10.PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
Trowbridge expresses love for Chris Olave as a dynasty target, noting he should remain the focal point of the Saints offense despite inheriting some target competition via the draft. He positions Olave as a comparable option to Garrett Wilson depending on respective costs.PositiveValueAug 6, 2026
A dynasty manager traded away Chris Olave, a really good receiver, after Jameson Williams joined the Saints. The impulse was to downgrade the veteran and hype the rookie, but the lesson is that a really good receiver can earn targets at a high level regardless of added competition. Olave just signed a big contract, reinforcing his value. The article frames this as a warning not to abandon Olave.PositiveValueAug 2, 2026
Posted 100 catches, 1,163 yards, 9 TDs, a 27.2% target share, and 16.8 FP/G across 16 games in 2025—playing like a near-alpha despite historical health concerns. In a contract year with rookie Jordyn Tyson adding target competition; ADP around 29.6 at the Round 2-3 turn. You're getting someone with an alpha year under his belt at a discount.PositiveInjuryJul 30, 2026
Olave finally managed to stay mostly healthy in 2025-26 after dealing with multiple concussions early in his career and being limited to just eight games played in 2024-25. He got in 16 games for just the second time in his career last season, which is a significant positive for his 2026 outlook.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
The primary concern for Olave's 2026 outlook is competition from first-round pick Jordyn Tyson, who many considered the most-talented receiver in the draft class. Olave had minimal competition for targets last year with no other wide receiver posting a target share greater than 9%, but Tyson will certainly exceed that figure and could do so by a wide margin, potentially stealing work from Olave.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
Olave's fantasy football ADP is 31.2 overall, pricing him as a WR12, which aligns with expert rankings but is likely to move up following his four-year, $132M extension ($90M guaranteed) that makes him one of the highest-paid receivers in football. Spencer Rattler gives an unequivocal 'yes' to drafting Olave, noting he is far from being drafted at his ceiling. With his 'hold in' officially over, he should be all systems go for the start of the regular season.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
Olave is coming off a career year in 2025-26 with 100 receptions, 1,163 yards, and nine touchdowns for a WR6 finish in PPR scoring. His production metrics were elite: 29% target share, 42% air yards share, 48% end zone share, and 86 Utilization Score (fifth-best at receiver position). With Tyler Shough taking over at QB in Week 9, Olave's metrics improved significantly—maintaining 29% target share but increasing from 83 UR Score and 14.9 PPR points per game (Weeks 1-8) to 88 UR Score and 18.8 PPR points per game (Weeks 9-18). Shough is expected to improve in his second season similar to Drake Maye's leap from 6.3 to 9.5 adjusted yards per attempt, which could result in a second straight career year for Olave.PositiveInjuryJul 30, 2026
Chris Olave is a full go with zero restrictions, indicating he is fully healthy and ready for the season.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
Olave's dynasty value has bounced back after a full season without any concussion troubles. Despite facing added competition from first-round draftee Jordyn Tyson, Olave remains the more well-rounded veteran and is firmly in WR2 territory in fantasy football rankings. Matthew Berry gives him the edge in the Judkins-for-Olave trade.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
The source mentions Chris Olave as one of the receiving options available to Tyler Shough during his Week 9 takeover, indicating he was the primary receiving weapon alongside limited other talent.PositiveBreakoutJul 26, 2026
Olave is positioned for a breakout in New Orleans's fantasy-friendly offense under first-year HC Kellen Moore. The Saints ran no-huddle 22.7% of the time in 2025 (trailing only Washington) and averaged a league-leading 2.2 plays per minute. QB Tyler Shough, at 26 years old, averaged nearly 23 points per game over his final eight games last season with 2.0 designed rush attempts, 1.9 scrambles, and nearly 20 rushing yards per game. The Saints added Travis Etienne and Jordyn Tyson to bolster the offense. At 26 years old and in his prime, Olave is going to absolutely feast; the general consensus has him as a middling WR2, but within his range of outcomes is the opportunity to go absolutely nuclear.PositiveInjuryJul 26, 2026
Olave has struggled with his fair share of injuries over the last few seasons, which creates uncertainty around his availability and may limit his target share in the Saints offense.NegativeValueJul 24, 2026
Olave is noted as a WR available by the next pick with 238.4 projected PPR points, below DeVonta Smith's 246.5, making him a less optimal choice than Smith or other available WRs.NegativeValueJul 24, 2026
Chris Olave met the alpha criteria (25%-plus target share, 15-plus PPR points per game, 12+ games played) in 2025, but Justin Carlucci notes he is much more uncomfortable to draft as early as the other alpha receivers, and his fantasy football ADP reflects that discomfort relative to the true alpha tier (Chase, Nacua, Smith-Njigba, St. Brown). At $26 in auction, Olave is positioned as a mid-tier option with upside; he posted a quietly excellent 100-catch, 1,163-yard, 9-TD season in a contract year, though health concerns and potential trade rumors create uncertainty.NegativeValueJul 23, 2026
Matthew Berry groups Chris Olave with DeVonta Smith and Zay Flowers as part of a tier that, once depleted, leaves the next tier of WRs relatively flat, indicating Olave is a premium-priced option.PositiveValueJul 22, 2026
Chris Olave projects to cost less than $20 in many $200-budget leagues and is highlighted by Tipp Major as a quality value target; acquiring Olave alongside similar-priced players like Zay Flowers and Emeka Egbuka allows managers to build depth without crippling their budget while others chase bigger names.PositiveRoleNo date
Olave was Tyler Shough's only legit weapon last season but now has additional offensive weapons with the additions of Etienne and Jordyn Tyson to the Saints.PositiveValueNo date
Kendall Valenzuela recommends keeping Chris Olave in the 10th round over Travis Etienne in the 12th, citing his consistency when healthy and the Saints' high-pace offense.PositiveProjectionNo date
Chris Olave is projected for 135 targets and 1,125 receiving yards with 6 touchdowns, coming off career-best marks in 2025 with 156 targets, 100 receptions, 1,163 yards, and 9 touchdowns.PositiveProjectionNo date
Finished WR7 PPG (16.8) in 2025 under Kellen Moore's Saints offense; ranked 1st in targets with 20-30 seconds left on play clock (25 targets). Moore's offense led NFL in plays per minute (2.2), 22.7% no-huddle rate (2nd only to Washington), and 10.27 seconds average time left on play clock in neutral scripts (2nd-highest). Saints deployed shift-motion 64% of the time (3rd-highest, 11% increase from 2024), creating a blistering-pace environment that benefited Olave's fantasy production.PositiveProjectionNo date
Olave broke out last year (100-1,163-9 receiving) and was especially strong after the Saints traded away No. 2 WR Rashid Shaheed, posting a No. 2 Utilization Score at 92 with 45-603-6 receiving on 69 targets in 7 games. If QB Tyler Shough progresses in his second season and the offense comes together more in HC Kellen Moore's second year, Olave's hot back half of 2025 could extend across all of 2026.