Chris Olave Fantasy WR
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| Height / Weight | 6'1" / 189 lbs. |
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| Date of Birth (Age) | Jun 27, 2000(22) |
| College | Ohio State |
| Experience | 0 Years |
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Chris Olave NEWS
Chris Olave Active Against Eagles
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) is officially active for the Week 17 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Olave missed last week's win over the Cleveland Browns but returned to limited practices this week and will return to action this weekend as the Saints look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. The expectation all along was that the 22-year-old would return, and fantasy managers now have him available for their lineups on Sunday. The first-rounder has been the team's leading receiver in 2022 and should be quarterback Andy Dalton's top target as the Saints look to upset the Eagles. In New Orleans' low-scoring offense, Olave should be treated as a WR3/flex in his return.
Jan 1, 2023 • 4:39 PM | RotoBallerChris Olave Expected To Play Against Philly
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) is expected to suit up against the Eagles, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The rookie didn't play in the Week 16 meeting with the Cleveland Browns. However, he practiced during the week, so the latest update isn't surprising. Olave has played well throughout his inaugural campaign, catching 63 of his 102 targets for 940 yards and three touchdowns. Nevertheless, despite the tough matchup on the horizon, the 22-year-old at least deserves flex consideration in Week 17.
Jan 1, 2023 • 7:19 AM | RotoBallerChris Olave Questionable To Play In Week 17
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17 action on Sunday. Olave missed the Week 16 win over the Cleveland Browns but has a good shot at returning this weekend after practicing all week. However, fantasy managers will have to check on the Saints' leading receiver's status again on Sunday morning to make sure he's active. If he plays, the first-rounder should be quarterback Andy Dalton's top aerial target. If he doesn't gain clearance, fellow rookie Rashid Shaheed will likely operate as the team's No. 1 pass-catcher against a beat-up Eagles secondary. Olave is 60 yards shy of a 1,000-yard season and has three TDs in his first 13 NFL games. He'll be in play as a WR3/flex in fantasy if he plays on Sunday.
Dec 30, 2022 • 8:19 PM | RotoBallerChris Olave Puts In Another Limited Practice
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) was limited in practice for the second day in a row on Thursday. The 22-year-old first-rounder didn't practice at all last week and missed the Week 16 win over the Cleveland Browns. However, he's back on the field this week and looks primed to return to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17. Unless he suffers a setback, Olave should be on the right side of questionable if he indeed picks up that tag on Friday's final injury report. If he misses a second straight game, fellow rookie Rashid Shaheed would likely be the team's top pass-catching target for quarterback Andy Dalton. In his first NFL season, Olave is the WR28 in half-point PPR setups and leads the Saints in most receiving categories.
Dec 29, 2022 • 9:42 PM | RotoBallerChris Olave Puts In A Limited Practice
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Olave was unable to practice all of last week and was held out of the Week 16 win over the Cleveland Browns. The fact that the 22-year-old first-round is already back at practice early this week is a good sign for his availability this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Keep a close eye on his status the rest of the week, but Olave should be in line for heavy targets if he returns to face the Eagles. Olave leads the team in receptions (63), targets (102) and receiving yards (940) and has scored three times in his first 13 NFL games. He'll be a volume-based WR3/flex in a low-scoring offense this weekend if he halts his one-game absence.
Dec 28, 2022 • 10:16 PM | RotoBallerChris Olave Misses Practice Tuesday
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) was unable to practice on Tuesday. The No. 11 overall pick in this year's draft played only 49 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 15 win over the Atlanta Falcons and caught three of his four targets for 53 yards. He's mostly been healthy in his first NFL season, leads the Saints in receiving and is just 60 yards short of a 1,000-yard season. Olave's status is worth keeping an eye on heading into Saturday's meeting with the Cleveland Browns, but he still has two more days to get back onto the practice field. If Olave is out or limited at all this weekend, receivers Rashid Shaheed, Jarvis Landry and Tre'Quan Smith should see more opportunities, alongside breakout tight end Juwan Johnson.
Dec 21, 2022 • 12:28 AM | RotoBallerChris Olave Removed From Injury Report
New Orleans Saints rookie first-round wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) isn't listed on the team's first injury report ahead of the Thursday night game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7. Olave was held out of the Week 6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but he's cleared the league's concussion protocol and is on track to play on Thursday. Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) are both expected to miss another game, too, so Olave is in line to be the team's top-targeted receiver against Arizona. The 22-year-old found the end zone in back-to-back weeks before missing Sunday's game. He's been impressive in his first five NFL games, catching 25 of his 42 targets for 389 yards and two touchdowns.
Oct 17, 2022 • 11:34 PM | RotoBallerOptimism That Chris Olave Will Play In Week 7
There is optimism that New Orleans Saints first-round rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) will return for Thursday Night Football against the Arizona Cardinals after being inactive for the Week 6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Saints are expecting to be without receivers Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) yet again this week, so Olave should be the top receiving target if he's cleared before Thursday night's contest. The 22-year-old has touchdown catches in his last two games and has impressed through his first five games with the Saints, posting a line of 25 catches (42 targets), 389 yards and two touchdowns. If he's back this week against Arizona, he should be in starting fantasy lineups. Tre'Quan Smith led the Saints in receiving without their top three wideouts available, going for a 3-43-1 line in the loss to Cincy.
Oct 17, 2022 • 5:08 PM | RotoBallerChris Olave Inactive In Week 6
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) has been ruled out for the Week 6 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The rookie wideout went down hard on his head during last week's contest. The team will take the cautious approach here and rest Olave on Sunday. He'll join Jarvis Landry (ankle), Deonte Harty (foot) and Michael Thomas (toe) on the sideline. Fantasy managers in desperate need of production at wide receiver should look at Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith. Those two will be the primary wide receivers for Andy Dalton in Week 6.
Oct 16, 2022 • 3:47 PM | RotoBallerChris Olave Unlikely To Play Against Cincy
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) isn't expected to be on the field for Sunday's meeting with Cincinnati. The rookie went down hard on his head while catching a touchdown pass in Week 5 and was ultimately ruled out for the rest of the game. With the Saints having a short turnaround ahead of the Thursday night matchup against the Cardinals, there's a chance he'll be back for that one. That said, Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) won't play, so Andy Dalton will be forced to navigate through Week 6 without some critical pieces of the offense. As a result, Alvin Kamara may be heavily involved, while Taysom Hill, Marquez Callaway, and Tre'Quan Smith could also finish with more production than usual.
Oct 16, 2022 • 6:09 AM | RotoBallerChris Olave Limited In Friday's Practice
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) was limited in the team's practice session on Friday as he works his way through the NFL's concussion protocol. The rookie did not practice on Wednesday and was also limited on Thursday. There seems to be a good chance Olave's availability will not be determined until Sunday before the Saints kick off against the Cincinnati Bengals at 1 PM EST. With Jarvis Landry (ankle), Michael Thomas (foot), and Deonte Harty (foot) all ruled out, Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith could be heavily targeted by quarterback Andy Dalton, especially if Olave is sidelined as well. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to any updates heading into Sunday morning.
Oct 15, 2022 • 1:33 AM | RotoBallerChris Olave Makes Progress Thursday
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) took another step forward on Thursday in his recovery from a concussion that he suffered in the Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Olave took part in football activities during the open portion of practice. If he has no symptoms, the next step would be full participation in practice on Friday, which would put him in line to be cleared to play in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 22-year-old first-rounder scored his second touchdown in as many weeks last Sunday before leaving with a concussion, but he has a shot to play this weekend for fantasy managers. And if Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) are unable to play again, Olave will be the team's No. 1 wideout yet again.
Oct 13, 2022 • 7:56 PM | RotoBallerChris Olave Unable To Practice Wednesday
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) didn't practice on Wednesday. He suffered a concussion in the Week 5 win over the Seahawks. The 22-year-old will have to clear concussion protocols to have a chance to suit up in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. He's caught 25 passes for 389 yards and two touchdowns over five weeks in 2022. The rookie wide receiver is in the third stage of the concussion protocol and will have two more days to practice this week. Olave is a solid WR2 option against the Bengals if he can clear concussion protocols ahead of Week 6.
Oct 13, 2022 • 2:05 AM | RotoBallerChris Olave Ruled Out Sunday
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. He suffered the injury while making an impressive touchdown catch. The flashy rookie finished the day with four catches, 54 yards, and the score. If he clears concussion protocol prior to Week 6, he should continue to be viewed as a low-end WR2 in fantasy football.
Oct 9, 2022 • 7:18 PM | RotoBaller
