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Underdog Fantasy Football Show fantasy football takes on Chris Olave
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Underdog Fantasy Football Show about Chris Olave.
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All Underdog Fantasy Football Show insights about Chris Olave
PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
Hayden prioritized Alave over Puka Nakua in death league; 169 air yards per game, 29 more than wide receiver two (Parker Washington); wide receiver four in expected points; Saints run neutral pace offense with 50 dropbacks per game (number one), play in dome, face weak division secondaries; only nitpick is recent left tackle loss but may lead to more downfield shots; Raiders haven't been tested yet; Saints projected for 11th most points.PositiveUsageSep 21, 2026
Matt Harmon considers Chris Olave a stud and a fringe top-20 player who is running every route and performing across every quadrant of the field. Olave has recorded 23 targets through two games, with Harmon noting he left 40-50 yards on the field due to drops and penalties.PositiveProjectionSep 21, 2026
Chris Olave is performing as a stud, recording 10 targets, eight receptions, and 86 yards in Week 2. Matt Harmon considers him a fringe top-20 player and argues that he is one of the most desirable wide receivers in fantasy football, noting that he is consistently winning on tape.NegativeInjurySep 18, 2026
Chris Olave is moved down to the B-tier due to a minor injury and a difficult matchup against the Ravens' defense, specifically cornerback Nate Wiggins. Despite this, he has shown elite production with Tyler Shuck.PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Chris Olave had a productive debut with 10 receptions for 182 yards. Despite leaving the game three times for injury, he was a constant downfield threat and a primary target for Tyler Shuck in the second half.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Chris Olave is the WR5, ranked ahead of consensus. He is projected for 10.5 targets, the second-most in the league for Week 1. He showed WR1-level production after Week 10 last year, averaging 9.9 targets and 86 yards per game. The Lions' secondary is the oldest in the league and lacks the speed to match Olave.PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Olave is considered a rock-solid WR1 who can repeat his previous production; he benefits from an offense led by Kellen Moore that is expected to lead the league in pace, and he has shown improved chemistry with Tyler Shuck on sideline and outbreaking routes.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
Ranked inside the top 10 wide receivers due to expected seven-game window with Jordan Thomas sidelined post-injury; wide receiver 8 in team target percentage and wide receiver 4 in air yards last year; kept at bottom of tier due to injury history (blood clots, concussions, soft tissue injuries) and Tyler Shuck dependency, but tape and production support the high ranking.PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026
Benefited from Rashid Shaheed trade last season; expected to have full first seven games without Jordan Tyson (who returns after bye in week 8), with MetLife turf in week 6 and France game in week 7 before the bye.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
Ranked 24th overall, going 28th in home PPR leagues; was fifth in targets per game and WR6-7 in usage in full PPR last year; expected to have full seven games without Jordan Tyson (returning after bye in week 8), giving him extended solo window.NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
The source discusses Chris Olave in the context of post-Preseason Week 1 rankings adjustments, reflecting his status as a key player to monitor.NegativeUsageAug 12, 2026
Chris Olave is a high-end WR2 who saw his ADOT drop to 11.8 yards last year as he received more high-percentage targets. While he is an excellent player, the emergence of Jordan Tyson as a target-share threat and Olave's history of nagging injuries create some volatility.NegativeInjuryJun 16, 2026
Chris Olave is dealing with blood clots and has a concerning concussion history; he's only doing individual drills without team contact, though early reports suggest he will be fine and ADP has climbed from 33 overall to 29 overall.PositiveRoleMay 28, 2026
Chris Olave is being utilized in various ways, showcasing his talent and versatility in the offense.