Chris Olave Fantasy Football News & Podcast Insights

NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Olave is the Saints' WR1 with Jordyn Tyson set to return as the WR2 behind him; the Saints' struggling running game should support increased passing volume for the offense.

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PositiveValueOct 30, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Olave is identified as a fantasy football buy-low trade target, suggesting his current market value is depressed relative to his talent and potential production.

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NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Olave is third in receiving yards, competing for the top spot on the leaderboard. The source uses Olave as a benchmark for elite receiving production, placing him behind CeeDee Lamb and ahead of Drake London, Zay Flowers, and Malik Nabers.

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PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

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.

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PositiveUsageOct 29, 2026Ian Hartitz

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Most targets this season without a defensive pass interference penalty drawn: -Chris Olave (71) -Malik Nabers (70) -Christian Watson (56) -Tee Higgins (50)

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PositiveValueOct 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Chris Olave is a buy-low candidate due to recent underperformance and bye-week timing; he started the year as WR4 over the first four contests with 100+ yards in three of four games, but has declined to WR24 over the last three weeks with 14 receptions for 145 yards and one score. However, Olave has an absurdly fantasy-friendly slate to end the season with games against Carolina, Tampa Bay, Arizona, and Atlanta in Weeks 14-17, making him a target for trade acquisition now while his manager is frustrated.

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PositiveValueOct 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Olave is a buy-low candidate heading into Week 8 while on bye and coming off a subpar three-game stretch. The Saints' WR1 started the year on fire, topping 100 yards in three of the first four contests and ranking as the WR4 over that span, suggesting positive regression potential.

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PositiveNewsOct 28, 2026SleeperNFL

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The best WR in each NFL Division: NFC East - CeeDee Lamb NFC South - Chris Olave NFC West - Jaxon Smith-Njigba NFC North - Justin Jefferson AFC East - Garrett Wilson AFC South - Parker Washington AFC West - Ladd McConkey AFC North - Ja’Marr Chase

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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

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.

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PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026Jacob Gibbs

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WRs who are creating separation on routes AND creating with the ball in hand: 👑 Zay Flowers (WR1 in yards after catch) (WR1 in average separation score) Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR3 in YAC) (WR5 in ASS) CeeDee Lamb (WR7 in YAC) (WR9 in ASS) Matthew Golden (WR10 in YAC) (WR24 in ASS) Drake London (WR2 in YAC) (WR23 in ASS) Chris Olave (WR17 in YAC) (WR19 in ASS) Jalen Coker (WR22 in YAC per game) (WR18 in ASS) KC Concepcion (WR12 in YAC) (WR15 in ASS) (Source: @FantasyPtsData)

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 28, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

JJ McCarthy ranks Olave at #10 in rest-of-season WR rankings and has maintained this ranking throughout the season. McCarthy cannot rank him as high as consensus wants because Jordan Tyson is expected to take some targets off his plate; McCarthy expects Tyson to take 'a little bit of the gravy' from Olave's target share. Olave returning next week.

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PositiveNewsOct 28, 2026Jared Smola

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WR leaders in expected PPR points per game *over the last 5 weeks* 1. Puka Nacua (21.5) 2. CeeDee Lamb (21.5) 3. Malik Nabers (20.0) 4. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (20.0) 5. Michael Wilson (19.8) 6. Amon-Ra St. Brown (19.4) 7. Matthew Golden (18.6) 8. Tetairoa McMillan (16.0) 9. Chris Olave (15.9) 10. Drake London (15.9)

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PositiveValueOct 28, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Olave is a buy-low candidate after a subpar three-game stretch (WR24 over last three weeks with 14 receptions for 145 yards and one score) following a hot start (WR4 over first four games, topping 100 yards in three of four). The source targets him for acquisition now given his absurdly fantasy-friendly playoff slate against Carolina, Tampa Bay, Arizona, and Atlanta in Weeks 14-17, and would flip players like Ashton Jeanty or George Kittle to acquire him.

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PositiveValueOct 28, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Buy-low candidate on bye week coming off subpar three-game stretch. Started year on fire, topping 100 yards in three of first four contests and ranking as WR4 over that span. Only WR24 over last three weeks with 14 receptions for 145 yards and one score. Manager in league likely frustrated with recent dip and zero from bye; source interested if can snag him cheap. Olave has absurdly fantasy-friendly slate to end season.

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PositiveNewsOct 28, 2026Mark Dankenbring

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Another day, another crazy JSN stat... Share of team receiving yards: 1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 50.2% (867 receiving yards) 2. Drake London - 41.6% (616) 3. Chris Olave - 37.0% (636) 4. Zay Flowers - 35.9% (608) 5. Malik Nabers - 35.5% (605) 6. CeeDee Lamb - 35.2% (651) 7. Carnell Tate - 35.0% (413) 8. Tee Higgins - 34.5% (571) 9. Christian Watson - 30.4% (595) 10. Trey McBride - 29.4% (472) Includes team yards from games missed. Min. 4 games; 2026 through Week 7 Source: SIS play-by-play

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NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Chris Olave is passed in rest-of-season rankings by Malik Nabers, who moves up to WR7 ahead of him.

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PositiveValueOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked #10 in rest-of-season trade value at 64 points in half-PPR scoring, placing him at the threshold of mid-tier WR trade assets.

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PositiveValueOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Olave is identified as a fantasy football buy-low trade target by the source.

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NegativeValueOct 28, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Over the last three weeks, Olave has been WR29 in fantasy points per game after being WR4 before that; however, the Saints faced a rough schedule stretch against the Vikings, Steelers, and Giants where he still averaged over seven targets per game and put up startable fantasy numbers. The price is likely at the floor right now. While Jordyn Tyson is rumored to return soon, the source remains skeptical about his ability to remain on the field given his hamstring injury history and elevated reinjury risk, making Olave a very intriguing buy-low candidate. Additionally, Olave has juicy fantasy playoff matchups against the Cardinals and Falcons over the final two weeks of the fantasy season.

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NegativeValueOct 28, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Olave has been WR29 over the last three weeks after being WR4 earlier in the season, but the price drop is driven by schedule difficulty (Vikings, Steelers, Giants) rather than talent decline; he still averaged over seven targets per game during that stretch and put up startable fantasy numbers. The Saints are on bye, Jordyn Tyson is rumored to return but has a hamstring injury history with elevated reinjury risk, making Olave a buy-low candidate. Additionally, Olave has juicy fantasy playoff matchups against the Cardinals and Falcons in the final two weeks of the season.

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NegativeMatchupOct 28, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Chris Olave is on bye in Week 8, making him unavailable for fantasy lineups this week.

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NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Chris Olave has failed to reach 60 receiving yards in his last three games after averaging 122 yards per game in Weeks 1-4, representing a significant downward trend. Despite remaining the unquestioned No. 1 WR for New Orleans and drawing 10 targets last week, the recent production collapse warrants concern. At best this is a mini-slump making him a buy-low candidate; at worst it foreshadows a rocky season.

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NegativeUsageOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Olave caught 6 of 10 for 56 yards on 44 of 57 snaps (77%), up from 42 of 72 (58%) in Week 6, a +19-point snap share increase. Target share rose to 26.3% from 21.9%, indicating increased offensive involvement despite modest yardage.

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PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Chris Olave led the Saints receiving tree at 26.3% adjusted target share (up from 21.9% in Week 6) with 10 targets, 6 catches, and 56 yards on 77% of snaps (up 19 points from 58% in Week 6). The source highlights his increased snap share and target share as evidence of his elevated role.

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NegativeMatchupOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Chris Olave will be unavailable in Week 8 due to the Saints bye week.

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NegativeMatchupOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Chris Olave will be unavailable in Week 8 due to the Saints bye week.

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PositiveNewsOct 27, 2026SleeperNFL

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Through 7 weeks… Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the WR1. CeeDee Lamb is the WR2. Christian Watson is the WR3. Amon-Ra St. Brown is the WR4. Zay Flowers is the WR5. Chris Olave is the WR6. Malik Nabers is the WR7. Matthew Golden is the WR8. Puka Nacua is the WR9. Drake London is the WR10. Davante Adams is the WR11. Tee Higgins is the WR12.

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PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026Jacob Gibbs

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Players with a target share of +20% in every game: Jaxon Smith-Njigba Trey McBride Chris Olave MATTHEW GOLDEN

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NegativeValueOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Trade value of 36.6 in Week 8, down -1.7 from prior week; declining trade market valuation despite bye week approaching.

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NegativeValueOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Trade value of 36.6 in Week 8; down 1.7 points from prior week; bye week 8.

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NegativeValueOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Olave is overpriced in a proposed trade for Jaylen Warren and Tee Higgins. While Tony Pollard loves the idea of buying low on the former Ohio State star, especially during the New Orleans Saints' bye week, the trade proposal overpays for him. Better targets for a two-for-one upgrade would be Amon-Ra St. Brown or Malik Nabers.

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PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Led Saints in targets (10) and air yards (94) despite a down week in the box score; maintained elite target and air-yard share despite limited production.

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PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026Flock Fantasy

Olave is on bye this week. The source remains concerned about potential target volume drop if Jordan Tyson takes over at QB in week 9, from 10+ targets per game down to approximately 8 targets per game. The source is not a believer in Tyler Shuck as an elite QB.

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Olave was a consistent target for Tyler Shough, receiving medium gains early in the Saints' opening drive and converting a third down with an 11-yard reception; however, he also had a pass intended for him intercepted by Payton Wilson on the edge of the red zone in the third quarter.

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Saints WR was featured throughout the game with multiple receptions; found for medium gains in opening series, converted 4th down with 11-yard reception, and was targeted on a pass that was intercepted by Payton Wilson near the red zone in the third quarter.

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PositiveNewsOct 26, 2026Underdog NFL

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Receiving yards leaders: 867 - Jaxon Smith-Njigba 850 - 825 - 800 - 775 - 750 - 725 - 700 - 675 - 650 - 637 - Chris Olave <https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/1ze9sp16>

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PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Chris Olave hasn't reached 60 receiving yards in his last three games, a sharp decline from his Weeks 1-4 average of 122 yards per game. He remains the unquestioned No. 1 WR for New Orleans and saw 10 targets last week, but the recent downward trend cannot be ignored. At best, this is a mini-slump and he is a great buy-low candidate; at worst, this foreshadows a rocky season.

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PositiveNewsOct 26, 2026SleeperNFL

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Ashton Jeanty has: More REC than Ja’Marr Chase. More Receiving Yards than Justin Jefferson. More Rec TDs than Chris Olave.

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PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

Olive is experiencing a significant receiving yards regression. He has been under 60 yards in three straight games after recording at least 80 yards in seven consecutive games prior. This sharp decline suggests a role or target share reduction that warrants monitoring.

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source notes that the Steelers' defense 'didn't allow the Saints' best player — Olave — to get behind the secondary or create explosives,' highlighting defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's bend-but-don't-break approach successfully limiting Olave's impact in the game.

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