Chris Olave

Last season, Chris Olave had easily the most productive season of his NFL career, as the WR7 in fantasy points per game. Olave spiked a career-high nine receiving touchdowns and proved yet again that he should be mentioned in the same breath as the most talented receivers in the NFL. Among 109 qualifying receivers, Olave was tenth in target share (27.2%), ninth in receiving yards per game (72.7), 19th in yards per route run (2.09), ninth in first-read share (33.8%) ,and 28th in first downs per route run (0.095, per Fantasy Points Data). Olave will again be Tyler Shough's unquestioned WR1 in what we expect to be an ascending offense. Olave is a locked-in WR1 for 2026 who could take another step if Shough progresses. Jordyn Tyson's latest hamstring injury will linger into the regular season, which bumps Olave a tad bit further up the WR1 ranks.

Chris Olave was slow to get up after doing a deep route in practice, landing hard on his back. HC Kellen Moore said that the receiver had the wind knocked out of him, and when asked if there would be further tests or cause for concern, declined to answer.

Fantasy Impact

It sounds like Olave should be fine. He shouldn’t suffer any setbacks because of this unless the staff is hiding details. Draft Olave with confidence as the WR1 in an up and coming Saints offense.