FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Chris Olave

PodcastWeek 5 Fantasy Football Key Questions: Must-Start Players, Risky Rankings & Pre...October 9, 2026

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Alave I'm starting with confidence. I have no worries about him. I mean, he is shredded zone coverage.

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Olave is a confident start with elite zone-coverage metrics.

Olave is a confident start despite the tough matchup. He has elite metrics against zone coverage, including a 31% target per route run rate and 3.43 yards per route run.

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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 Higgin...

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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 sc...

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Olave's recent slump and bye create buy-low window before playoff-friendly schedule.

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Olave's bye and recent slump create discount despite WR4 start and 100-yard games.

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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...

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Olave's 35.2% first-read target share ranks him as a WR1.

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