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Flock Fantasy fantasy football takes on Chris Olave
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All Flock Fantasy insights about Chris Olave
PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
Olave is on bye this week. The source remains concerned about potential target volume drop if Jordan Tyson takes over at QB in week 9, from 10+ targets per game down to approximately 8 targets per game. The source is not a believer in Tyler Shuck as an elite QB.NegativeProjectionOct 23, 2026
Chris Olave has fallen off compared to prior performance, averaging 6.5 targets per game over the past two weeks. Week 5 was a horrible matchup against Minnesota; Week 6 against the Giants was a blowout. This should be a close game in Paris, and Jordan Tyson is not yet back in the offense.NegativeValueOct 22, 2026
Chris Olave is being traded away alongside Bucky Irving for Rico Dowdle and Amon-Ra St. Brown in a trade scenario; the source evaluates this trade based on whether the owner needs Bucky Irving, suggesting Olave's value is secondary to Irving's in this exchange.NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026
Ranked at nine for Week 7 but in a tough spot matchup-wise, having to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. The game is being played overseas, which adds more uncertainty than normal and warrants lowering expectations.NegativeValueOct 22, 2026
In a trade analysis, Chris Olave is traded away and the source calls it a likely downgrade. The source also rejects a trade proposal where Chris Olave (along with Mike Evans and Brock Bowers) is acquired in exchange for Jahmyr Gibbs and Colston Loveland, noting that the trade would leave the team with no running backs in a single-flex format.NegativeValueOct 21, 2026
Chris Olave is presented as a potential trade target in a depth-for-upgrade scenario where the source leaves the decision to the league manager. In a two-receiver, one-flex league, trading London to Olave while paying DeVonta Smith is a judgment call rather than a clear recommendation.PositiveValueOct 19, 2026
Chris Olave was traded away for Amon-Ra St. Brown in a 10-team league, with Flock Fantasy favoring the Amon-Ra side of the deal. The source also notes Olave is a reasonable target in a double-flex league trade if waiver depth is limited, but prefers holding Amon-Ra St. Brown over trading him away for Olave.NegativeProjectionOct 19, 2026
Ranked WR8 and averaging double-digit fantasy points per game, but faces elevated injury risk from multiple injury concerns. Additionally, Jordan Tyson, the Saints' top-10 draft pick, is expected to debut in week 9 after the Saints' bye in week 8, which may eat into Olave's target share slightly.NegativeMatchupOct 19, 2026
Chris Olave did not see crazy target volume in the Saints-Giants blowout game, but Dameon Pierce cautions against overreacting to this game environment and maintains that Olave should be started in normal circumstances, particularly in good matchups.NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026
Chris Olave has been one of the most injury-prone receivers in the NFL; the source cites this injury history as a reason to avoid trading for him, noting he would only be preferred if guaranteed health all season. On the bench with value not being utilized in a league where only three wide receivers can be started. In a trade evaluation, receiving Chris Olave in exchange for Brandon Aiyuk is characterized as a clear upgrade, indicating Olave's value exceeds Aiyuk's in the current market despite injury concerns.PositiveMatchupOct 16, 2026
The source recommends playing Chris Olave at wide receiver this week. He is also a receiver upgrade that makes trading away Derrick Henry acceptable; helps a team with an already incredible wide receiver room, making a multi-player deal (Henry and Pickens for Brown, Stevenson, and Olave) a completely fine transaction.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Chris Olave is a dominant target earner for the Saints, but his status for the upcoming game requires monitoring due to an illness that kept him out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday.NegativeValueOct 15, 2026
Michael Penn views Chris Lave as insufficient compensation when paired with Chase Brown for Jamir Gibbs in a single flex league; Penn would want a stronger package than Lave plus Brown if selling Gibbs.PositiveInjuryOct 15, 2026
Chris Olave missed practice today with an illness going around the Saints locker room, but Michael Penn says not to stress about this and that Olave will be able to start this week.NegativeValueOct 14, 2026
Olave is being traded away along with George Pickens for Amon-Ra St. Brown in a 10-team double-flex league; the source considers this a fair trade given the league structure and depth requirements.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Chris Olave is ranked as the top B-tier receiver, currently benefiting from a lack of target competition beyond Juwan Johnson and Devon Vele. However, the eventual return of Jordan Travis could negatively impact his target share.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Chris Olave commanded 50% of the Saints' passing offense with six targets, but his production was limited to 46 yards due to the strength of the Vikings' defense.PositiveValueOct 11, 2026
Chris Lave is preferred over Justin Jefferson in the short term while Jordan Tyson is injured, making him the better immediate fantasy option for teams needing wins now; however, Jefferson is expected to be superior in the second half of the season.PositiveInjuryOct 10, 2026
Despite a foot injury sustained Thursday, Chris Olave was a full participant on Friday and is considered 100% good to go, though expectations are slightly tempered by a tough matchup against the Vikings.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
Chris Olave was limited in practice with a foot injury; his potential absence would increase the fantasy value of the Minnesota Vikings defense.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
Olave did not practice on Wednesday after taking a late hit to the knee. Though expectations are he will be fine, Jackson Smith notes he is typically ranked higher on his tiers but must be downgraded due to the injury concern and tough matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
Chris Alave missed practice and was seen at an MRI scan facility after taking a nasty hit to the knee at the end of Monday night's game. Given his injury history, any appearance on the injury report is a significant concern. However, the official Saints report states Alave had a rest day and is expected to practice on Thursday, suggesting the situation may not be as dire as some are speculating. Jaylen Warren expresses some concern but notes the official report is more optimistic.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Michael Penn highlights Chris Olave's 12-target volume but expresses concern over a late-game knee injury; however, post-game observations suggest he is likely fine.NegativeValueOct 2, 2026
Chris Lave was acquired alongside Christian Watson in a trade for Jaxon Smith-Njoku; the source indicates this trade is losing value for the JSN owner but acknowledges it may make sense for team depth needs, recommending trying to squeeze more value before accepting.NegativeValueSep 29, 2026
Chris Lave is being traded away along with Chase Brown for Bejon in a 12-team double flex format; Bree Hall considers it a fine trade but would be more enthusiastic if it were a 10-team, two receiver, one flex format.NegativeProjectionSep 28, 2026
Olave has averaged 125 receiving yards per game; benefits from the Saints' high play volume and Taysom Hill's recent nuclear performance; Flock Fantasy wishes he still had Olave on his team. He is a set-it-and-forget-it top-five wide receiver despite some historical injury risk.PositiveValueSep 25, 2026
The source identifies Chris Olave as a target in a two-for-one trade, suggesting that sending DeAndre Swift and Parker Washington to acquire Olave would be 'an absolute no-brainer' in an eight-team league format.NegativeRoleSep 23, 2026
Chris Olave's injury history is cited as a factor that could open up more opportunities for Jordan Tyson within the Saints' passing offense.NegativeValueSep 23, 2026
The source made one of the worst trades of his life before the season started, trading away Chris Olave for Travis Etienne. The trade was compounded by Alvin Kamara's return, which collapsed Etienne's usage after Week 1. Despite this, the source also describes Olave as an 'enticing wide receiver' that should not be traded away for Brock Bowers if you already own George Kittle, positioning him as a valuable asset that should be held.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
Chris Olave is an elite start while healthy due to a lack of target competition and a favorable matchup against the Raiders, though long-term concerns exist regarding injury risk and the eventual return of teammates.PositiveInjurySep 21, 2026
Borderline top-5 wide receiver when fully healthy and when Jordan Tyson is unavailable. However, elevated injury concerns and the expected return of Tyson soon will provide target competition. Lock is more pessimistic about Olave in rest-of-season rankings compared to weekly rankings due to injury concerns and Tyson's expected return.PositiveProjectionSep 21, 2026
Taylor considers Olave a locked-in top-10 wide receiver every week he is healthy and Jordan Tyson is out; he recently commanded a 30% target share, recording 10 targets on 32 potential.NegativeInjurySep 20, 2026
Status unclear but appears likely to play; no 100% confirmation as of the segment timestamp. Puka reports that while there is no 100% confirmation, it does look likely that Chris Lave will be playing. Puka advises against trading Chris Lave in a deal where you send Lave and Warren for Chairen and Hubard, suggesting you could get better value for Lave in return.NegativeInjurySep 20, 2026
Chris Olave developed a hamstring issue in practice later this week but has no official word on missing time. He traveled with the team, suggesting he is expected to play. However, monitor the situation closely. Saints elevated WR Kevin Austin Jr. from the practice squad to the active roster as a precaution. Olave's playing status does not have 100% confirmation yet, but it looks likely that he will be playing.PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
Ranked as a borderline top-five wide receiver and a must-start while healthy; Joe Burrow notes that while he has long-term concerns that make him a potential trade candidate, he is an easy start in the short term after leading the NFL in receiving yards in week 1.NegativeValueSep 17, 2026
Potential trade asset to address RB2 weakness, but selling him would simply shift the roster problem from RB2 to wide receiver depth. Nico Collins notes the team lacks expendable value elsewhere, so trading Lave for a running back upgrade would create a new weakness at receiver.NegativeValueSep 16, 2026
Chris Olave is a sell-high candidate; his Week 1 performance of 182 yards on 13 targets was inflated by an overtime game and 56 team pass attempts. Chris Lave notes his market share was not as elite as raw totals suggest and warns of long-term risks, including a likely regression in team passing volume, potential target competition from Jordan Tyson in the second half of the season, and recurring injury concerns. Lave suggests pivoting to Malik Nabers or CeeDee Lamb (plus a small piece).NegativeValueSep 14, 2026
Identified as a tradeable asset; the source indicates willingness to include Chris Lave as an add-on to a trade deal while still favoring the overall trade outcome.PositiveValueSep 12, 2026
Chris Olave is identified as a high-value trade target to pursue by packaging depth pieces.PositiveValueSep 10, 2026
The source views Chris Olave as a preferred asset over AJ Brown, stating they would immediately accept a trade of Olave for Brown due to the uncertainty surrounding Brown's injury.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
Dr. Daniel Cooper would trade Brock Bowers for Chris Olave in rest-of-season value, ranking Olave above the injured Bowers. Cooper identifies Olave as an auto-start at wide receiver, indicating strong weekly confidence.PositiveUsageSep 7, 2026
Chris Olave is ranked very high due to a lack of target competition with Jordan Tyson absent; he is expected to benefit from a high-scoring game script against the Lions.PositiveValueSep 6, 2026
Alave is recommended as a trade target in exchange for Tee Higgins, characterized as a 'clear upgrade.'PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Falling behind running backs in draft order, which speaker finds surprising. Olave was passed over by the Jonathan Taylor team in favor of Javonte Williams, suggesting elite WR tier is undervalued relative to mid-tier RB options and Olave represents value at his ADP. Also drafted as part of team six's strategy of exclusively drafting wide receivers from Ohio State (Jalen Sanett, Olave, and Egbuka).PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Chris Olave is recommended as part of a trade package to acquire alongside Zack Sharpton in exchange for Brian Thomas and Marvin Harrison. The source advises making this trade, positioning Olave as part of a move to a 'completely different tier' at wide receiver.NegativeUsageAug 30, 2026
Chris Olave is identified as the primary target competition for Juwan Johnson, though the offense is expected to have enough volume for both to succeed.PositiveValueAug 30, 2026
Chris Olave is considered great value at the 307 draft position, especially following the injury news regarding Jordan Tyson.NegativeValueAug 27, 2026
Colston Loveland traded Chris Olave to Rome, describing him as an absolute smash after Jordan Addison was ruled out for two months, elevating Olave's value. However, Loveland drafted Olave as best available but was not a massive fan of him at his cost this year, trading him away along with Kenneth Walker and the Rams defense to acquire Justin Jefferson and Travis Etienne.NegativeValueAug 27, 2026
Chris Olave is viewed as a lower-tier asset compared to elite players like Justin Jefferson, with the speaker noting significant injury concerns. Olave had a disappointing 2024 season, finishing as the WR55 in points per game, though there is some optimism for improvement in a better New Orleans offense.NegativeValueAug 23, 2026
The source drafted Chris Olave in the third round after missing out on their primary target, George Pickens.NegativeValueAug 22, 2026
Chris Olave is mentioned as being in the same tier as other wide receivers following injury news.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
JJ Zachariason has moved Chris Olave up in rankings due to Jordan Tyson's injury. Olave is now a target for the end of the second or beginning of the third round, with expectations to perform as a WR1 while Tyson is out, before sliding back to a WR2 role upon Tyson's return.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Gets a draft tier bump with Jordan Tyson sidelined for the first five to seven weeks of the season, reducing receiver competition in the Saints offense. The source views Rice and Olave in the same tier but is personally backing Olave as the preferred pick in that range.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Ranked 27th and a big winner from Jordan Tyson's injury. In the second half of last season with Tyler Shock at QB, Alave was dominant. He will crush the beginning of the season while Tyson is out 5–7 weeks and remains startable even after Tyson returns. Concussion concerns similar to Tua's exist, where one bad hit could sideline him for the season.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
The source prefers Chris Olave over other available options, noting that his value receives a boost following the Jordan Tyson injury situation and that he is preferred over the injured Emeka Egbuka.NegativeValueAug 17, 2026
Chris Olave was selected at the 3.05 draft position, potentially at a discount following news regarding Jordan Addison.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Flock Fantasy would take Olave in the third round at 3.08, describing him as 'the safest pick assuming he doesn't get hit with a concussion,' indicating a floor-based value play with a notable injury risk caveat that tempers the positive floor narrative.NegativeInjuryAug 11, 2026
The source highlights significant concussion risk for Chris Olave, noting his history of severe concussions and missed time. While the Saints' offense is projected to improve, the source warns that the injury history is a serious concern, drawing a direct comparison to the concussion-related risks previously associated with Tua Tagovailoa.PositiveValueAug 11, 2026
Chris Olave is ranked as a top-two pick on custom draft sheets and is noted as the preferred pick if following Sleeper ADP.NegativeInjuryAug 3, 2026
The source notes an injury to Chris Olave, which has increased the fantasy relevance of depth options like Jalen Coker.NegativeValueAug 2, 2026
Chris Olave was the best available player according to Sleeper ADP at the time of this draft, though Flock Fantasy had Breece Hall ranked higher on their own draft sheet for this best-ball league format.NegativeValueJul 26, 2026
Drafted at 31st overall in this Underdog Best Ball draft.PositiveBreakoutJun 28, 2026
Chris Olave had an incredible 2024 season, finishing with 20.5, 36.8, and 25.9 fantasy points in the final three weeks at just 25 years old. His historical comps for a similar age-25 season include Calvin Johnson, Tyreek Hill, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Brandon Marshall, and Terry McLaurin—elite company with some negative comps like DeAndre Johnson and Jerry Judy who regressed. The source believes Olave belongs in the top-end range of outcomes closer to McLaurin and Tee Higgins. He was WR17 in 2023 before concussion issues, and the Saints offense is projected to improve from 18 points per game last year to over 21.2 this year. However, Olave still carries concussion concerns that have plagued him throughout his entire NFL career; just because he avoided the concussion bug in 2024 does not guarantee the same outcome in 2025.NegativeProjectionJan 29, 2026
Chris Olave's age-25 season is historically comparable to Calvin Johnson, Tyreek Hill, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Brandon Marshall, Tee Higgins, Terry McLaurin, DeAndre Johnson, and Jerry Judy. While some comparables (Judy, Johnson) declined at age 26, others (Hill, Johnson, St. Brown) improved, suggesting Olave is still in his prime and not at a natural decline point. With Tyler Shuck at quarterback, Olave averaged 18.2 fantasy points per game and finished as WR5 in PPG during that stretch, a significant jump from his mid-tier ranking earlier in the season. Puka One notes this top-five performance looks very promising, though he tempers expectations by acknowledging Shuck's long-term viability as a starting quarterback is uncertain. However, Olave has serious concussion concerns; with his prior brain surgery, even one additional head hit could be catastrophic, and this injury risk is factored into his price projection.NegativeMatchupDec 11, 2025
Consistent target volume week-to-week. Matchup against Carolina projects to 40.5 points over/under. Game against Tampa wasn't great due to Saints' ability to run the ball consistently, which won't be the baseline expectation this week.NegativeRoleDec 8, 2025
Disappointing performance this past week but Joe Burrow still believes Olave is the number one wide receiver for New Orleans Saints. Despite dealing with back injury, expected to have ton of volume.PositiveUsageNo date
Chris Olave is in a strong game environment with the Saints expected to remain pass-heavy; he has maintained incredible target volume with double-digit targets in every game this season.PositiveDepth ChartNo date
Chris Olave was moved up in the rankings after Jordan Tyson hit the injured reserve list. Tyson was reported to miss two months from the time of reporting (approximately four weeks prior), meaning Tyson is guaranteed to be out the first four weeks of the season and may not return until week five, six, or seven. The Saints have a bye in week eight, so they might rest Tyson until week nine, but he could return as early as week five.PositiveValueNo date
Chris Olave is a smash target in the third round and is viewed as an absolute stud, likely a top-10 wide receiver in week one rankings. His value has significantly increased following the news that Jordan Travis is on the IR, which will keep him out for at least 4-7 weeks.NegativeProjectionNo date
Chris Rodriguez now ranks Malik Neighbors ahead of Chris Olave, preferring Neighbors despite greater injury concerns because of Neighbors' higher ceiling.NegativeBreakoutNo date
Olave was one of the rare exceptions to the bottom-five offense WR rule; despite the model flagging him as avoid, he ended up absolutely smashing. The source attributes this success primarily to health—he stayed healthy and didn't deal with concussions. The source characterizes this as an outlier and notes that hitting on him was somewhat lucky, as historical data shows zero WRs in bottom-five offenses have finished as top-six options.PositiveValueNo date
Chris Olave was drafted at pick 29 in this mock draft.PositiveValueNo date
Chris Olave is ranked as the highest available wide receiver by Yahoo rankings and Domain, though other experts prefer Rashee Rice.