Chris Olave

Chris Olave hauled in 6 of his 11 targets for 86 yards in a 20-17 victory over the Panthers on Monday night.

Fantasy Impact

Olave's longest reception, a 42-yard bomb in the third quarter, showcased his deep-threat potential. While the lack of touchdowns is a slight concern for fantasy managers, Olave's consistent target share and yardage totals keep him firmly in the WR2 conversation. He is proving to be a dependable asset in the Saints' passing game. Looking ahead to Week 3, Olave and the Saints will face off against the Green Bay Packers, providing another opportunity for the young receiver to shine.

Chris Olave turned 10 targets into eight catches for 112 yards against the Titans on Sunday afternoon. New Orleans ultimately defeated Tennessee by a score of 16-15.

Fantasy Impact

The return of Michael Thomas proved to be a non-issue for Olave, who still out-produced all of his Saints teammates. The second-year wideout formed a quick rapport with Derek Carr and should be viewed as a WR2 in fantasy football going forward.

According to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, Saints WR Chris Olave didn’t participate in minicamp on Thursday but was present. It’s believed to be minor.

Fantasy Impact

Underhill reported that it was a minor situation and was nothing to be worried about by fans. Olave is expected to be in line for a big season as the team’s WR1 alongside new QB Derek Carr. In 2022, Olave caught 72 passes for 1,042 yards in 15 games as a rookie. He currently has a half-PPR Expert Consensus Ranking of WR13, according to FantasyPros, showing his expectations for a sophomore bump.

Chris Olave has spent the off-season working on improving his contested catch skill set. Olave is one of the most talented young receivers in the game, with crisp route running and good hands. An improved contested catch rate is a cherry on top.

Fantasy Impact

Fantasy managers were already excited about Olave’s second season in New Orleans after showing so much promise in his rookie year. He’ll look to start right where he left off. He has the talent to be a fantasy WR1, but it remains to be seen if he’ll get the volume necessary to achieve that status in this new look Saints offense.

Chris Olave caught four of his five targets for 42 yards in a 20-10 win over the Eagles.

Fantasy Impact

Olave came into the game with a questionable designation due to a hamstring injury. The 22-year-old still turned in a solid performance for fantasy managers considering the limited passing by the Saints’ offense. Olave and the Saints will take on the Panthers in Week 18.