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Chris Olave was the unquestioned MVP of this game. Through three weeks, Olave is making his case to be the best receiver in the league. Olave was targeted 13 times, caught nine passes, and finished with 107 receiving yards. He averaged 11.9 yards per reception, and some of those catches were difficult and contested. So far this season, Olave has 27 receptions, which is tied for first in the NFL; 375 receiving yards, which ranks second in the league; and 36 targets, which is also tied for first. He is averaging 125 receiving yards per game, ranking second in the NFL. Olave also has 20 receptions that have resulted in first downs, which ranks among the league leaders. He currently has a PFF grade of 90.2, and every week, he continues to prove that his new contract is well worth it.
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Olave's elite early-season production (27 rec, 375 yards, 36 targets) supports best-receiver-in-league case.

Through three weeks, Olave is making his case to be the best receiver in the league. Week 3 performance: 13 targets, 9 catches, 107 yards, 11.9 yards per reception with difficult contested catches. Season stats: 27 receptions (tied 1st NFL), 375 yards (2nd), 36 targets (tied 1st), 125 yards per game (2nd), 20 receptions resulting in first downs (among league leaders), PFF grade 90.2. The source notes his new contract is well worth it and that if he maintains this pace while the team improves around him, he will position himself to earn hardware at season's end.

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