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RotoWire NFL Articles fantasy football takes on Chris Olave
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PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
Olave is handling team drills during his ramp-up, demonstrating progression in his return and readiness for offensive participation.PositiveInjuryJul 27, 2026
Olave is handling team drills during his ramp-up, indicating positive recovery progress and on-track status for the 2026 season with the Saints.NegativeInjuryJul 24, 2026
Limited at OTAs due to blood clot requiring medication course completion before contact; reportedly finished medication this summer and expected to be ready for training camp. Concussion history is probably more of a concern than the blood clot that kept him out in Week 18 last year.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
Handles team drills during ramp-up; participation in full team drills indicates healthy progression and readiness for regular season.PositiveProjectionJul 21, 2026
Posted career highs across the board in targets (156), receptions (100), yards (1,163) and touchdowns (9) in 2025, leading to a WR8 finish in PPR points per game (16.8); source questions whether the silky-smooth separator is just getting started, implying further upside potential.PositiveProjectionJul 21, 2026
Posted career highs across the board in targets (156), receptions (100), yards (1,163) and touchdowns (9) in 2025, leading to a WR8 finish in PPR points per game (16.8); the silky-smooth separator may just be getting started.NegativeValueJul 7, 2026
Olave's late-season surge (averaging 8 catches, 117 yards, 1.33 TDs over final three games) was inflated by Devaughn Vele's injury and lack of reliable replacement receivers. With first-round draft pick Jordyn Tyson added, Olave should revert to his Weeks 1-13 baseline of 14.3 PPR points. Jim Coventry says the WR10 ADP is too aggressive; he'd need to fall to WR13 before considering drafting him.