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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
PositiveValueOct 23, 2026
Dvonte Adams leans toward Olave over Garrett Wilson at the WR3 debate spot due to the drastic ranking difference between the two, believing Olave has more upside. The speaker notes Olave might have more downside potential due to Tyler Shucker's offensive line situation, but the ranking gap makes Olave the preferred pick in this debate.NegativeMatchupOct 23, 2026
Chris Olive is being ranked against the Pittsburgh Steelers matchup in the Week 7 WR rankings. Facing Pittsburgh Steelers defense in Week 7; Steelers are a very good, well-coached unit with strong defensive linemen and Jaylen Ramsay playing well. Saints offense has declined significantly since Tyler Struck's broken hand and Kelvin Banks' injury at left tackle, with team throwing for only 240 combined yards in last two games. Ranked as A-tier WR despite difficult matchup.PositiveMatchupOct 16, 2026
Favorable individual matchup vs Giants if Abdul Carter is ruled out and with Brian Burns already sidelined. Giants secondary (Colton Hood, Greg Newsome) has not practiced well. Saints QB Tyler Shuck is under pressure from a backup left tackle but throws frequently to Olave when given time. While a Shuck hand injury may downgrade Saints receivers Alvin Kamara and Jawan Johnson more significantly, Olave's elite talent should limit his decline. Giants face the fifth-fewest plays in the league, preferring long sustained drives, which is not ideal for Saints pass catchers.NegativeProjectionOct 9, 2026
Ranked as the WR10, Chris Olave faces a tough Minnesota Vikings defense. While the Vikings have allowed few points to wide receivers since Week 1, Olave's high usage and the Saints' high drop-back volume keep him in the WR1 conversation.PositiveUsageOct 7, 2026
Chris Olave is second in NFL routes run (behind Devon Veil's 182) and remains the primary receiver in the Saints offense alongside Veil. The Saints run 11 personnel 74% of the time, making Olave a consistent target in the high-volume passing scheme. His presence in the receiving corps will keep him afloat despite the team's offensive line struggles and run-game collapse; the forced high-volume passing attack ensures consistent target volume.PositiveValueSep 30, 2026
Chris Olave is explicitly identified as a preferred trade target over Puka Nacua, given the uncertainty surrounding Nacua's injury status.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
Chris Olave is ranked as the WR4, featuring an elite role with 169 air yards per game, which leads the league by 29 yards over the next closest receiver. The source prioritizes him over Puka Nacua due to Nacua's injury concerns and lack of progress.NegativeMatchupSep 18, 2026
The source expresses concern for Chris Olave due to a potential injury and a difficult matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. While acknowledging his elite usage (139 air yards, nearly 10 targets per game), the source highlights the defensive prowess of Nate Wiggins, Kyle Hamilton, and the scheme of Jesse Minter as significant obstacles for Olave and quarterback Tyler Shuck.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Chris Olave's Week 1 snap count and route participation were negatively impacted by him being in and out of the sideline and the blue medical tent. He remains the primary deep threat in the Saints' offense.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.PositiveProjectionNo date
Chris Olave is Aman Ross St. Brown's S-tier WR ranking with elite usage and a six-game streak. With Tyler Shuck, he's been WR4–WR5 usage dating back to 2025, WR1 overall with 132 air yards, and WR3 in yards per game at 88. He has a six-game streak with over 14.2 expected points and over 14.2 actual half-PPR points. Favorable matchup against Falcons missing top corner AJ Terrell and top two edge rushers; Shuck targets middle and downfield; Travis Etienne on injured reserve reduces target competition.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Chris Olave is performing as a stud receiver with 23 targets through two games, including a 10-target, eight-reception, 86-yard performance against Baltimore. Matt Harmon notes he is a fringe top-20 player who looks outstanding across all quadrants of the field, significantly outperforming market expectations.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.