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Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden fantasy football takes on Chris Olave
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All Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden insights about Chris Olave
PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Ranked as the WR5, Chris Olave is positioned for a breakout season. He averaged 9.9 targets and 86 yards per game after Week 10 last year, and betting markets project him for 10.5 targets in Week 1, second only to Puka Nacua.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
Chris Olave is ranked 24th overall and is a strong target who could benefit from increased volume if teammates are injured. He finished last season as the WR7 in usage and is expected to see heavy volume early in the season before Jordan Tyson potentially returns. He is a top-10 talent, though placed at the bottom of his tier due to injury history and potential volatility regarding quarterback Tyler Shuck.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
Chris Olave is a top-tier target, moved up to WR13 and considered one of the best picks in round three. Coming off a season as the WR7/WR6 in PPR, he is projected to be a top-12 wide receiver in week one and the primary funnel player for the Saints' passing offense, ranking ahead of Tee Higgins and Zay Flowers.PositiveValueJun 16, 2026
Despite being sidelined with blood clots, Olave has climbed in ADP since mid-May from 33 overall to 29 overall, moving from WR14 to WR12.NegativeInjuryJun 16, 2026
Blood clots are concerning combined with concussion history; doing individual drills but not team drills due to contact restrictions. Analysts are monitoring but not fading him strictly because of injuries.NegativeInjuryJun 16, 2026
Dealing with blood clots that kept him out of week 18 last year and is still recovering; currently doing individual drills only, not team drills due to contact restrictions. Analysts are monitoring but note this is a third-round pick with 10% risk of lingering complications.NegativeInjuryJun 16, 2026
Chris Lave is dealing with blood clots and is still recovering from them after being kept out of the Week 18 game last year, a serious health concern heading into the season.PositiveValueJun 5, 2026
Chris Alave was relentlessly drafted last year based on first-down per route run metrics, which is one of the most stable indicators of league-winning wide receivers year-over-year.PositiveRoleMay 28, 2026
Chris Olave is viewed as 'so good' and was being used in different ways, making him a fine pick despite the Saints' modest offensive projections.PositiveUsageApr 29, 2026
Fifth in targets per game and second in air yards per game last year, maintaining an amazing profile despite potential volume reduction.PositiveProjectionApr 29, 2026
Ranked WR14 after finishing WR9 PPG last year; ranked lower this season due to Jordan Tyson's arrival potentially reducing target volume.NegativeUsageNo date
Chris Olave remains a primary offensive weapon alongside Juwan Johnson in an offense expected to run the most plays in the NFL behind a solid offensive line.PositiveProjectionNo date
Chris Olave is ranked as the WR12. He is expected to benefit from an offense led by Kellen Moore that is projected to lead the league in plays, maintaining his status as a rock-solid WR1.