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Matt Harmon fantasy football takes on Chris Olave
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All Matt Harmon insights about Chris Olave
PositiveNewsOct 19, 2026
Top 26 WRs in PPG from Thanksgiving of last season through the NFL playoffs to Week 6 of this season (pre-MNF). 15 possible games. Pretty good ballpark for overall production, but various efficiency and alignment metrics are shown too. - Yes, obviously, this is a Jalen Coker tweet - Average age of the Top 20 is 26, and it drops to 25 if you remove Evans and Adams as the two age outliers - Obvious small sample size alert for Omar Cooper Jr. - Chris Olave now has a sustained period of high-end...PositiveNewsOct 6, 2026
That 2022 WR class was one of my favorites I've ever evaluated and it's awesome to see two of the best from the group in both London and Olave making huge grabs tonight. Both are superstars in the prime of their careers.PositiveNewsSep 30, 2026
Late last week, I updated my Dynasty WR Rankings Tool on the RP site 🔥 Not only did the rankings get an overhaul, but every player in the first five tiers got a refreshed blurb with my up-to-date thoughts on about 100 WRs. Here's a sample of what each player looks like in the tool, with Chris Olave getting the spotlight. Subscribers get access here: <https://receptionperception.com/matt-harmons-dynasty-rankings-tool/>PositiveProjectionSep 26, 2026
Matt Harmon considers Chris Olave a clear top-8 to top-10 wide receiver, citing his 23 targets (second in the NFL) and improved consistency at the catch point. Olave shows strong chemistry with Derek Carr on in-breaking routes.NegativeUsageSep 23, 2026
Matt Harmon is not worried about Chris Olave's target share, noting he is second in the NFL in targets and playing like a top-10 receiver with excellent chemistry with Tyler Shuck. Harmon emphasizes that the team is not pushing Jordan Tyson to take targets away from Olave.PositiveNewsSep 22, 2026
How many WRs would you rather have than Chris Olave right now? It's not a long list. [Quoted](NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026
Matt Harmon notes that Devon Vele's role as a power slot receiver complements Chris Olave's game well within the Saints' offense.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
Matt Harmon ranks Chris Olave as the first of three elite wide receivers (ahead of Drake London and AJ Brown) due to attachment to a good offense, good coach, and good quarterback. Ranked 23rd overall, just behind Drake London and George Pickens, with no significant talent gap versus Drake London despite stylistic differences.PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026
Matt Harmon views Chris Olave as comparable to Drake London in talent but prefers Olave due to his established, quarterback-proof role in the offense.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Matt Harmon highlights Chris Olave's elite route running efficiency, noting he was the eighth-best out route runner in the NFL and the number one performer in weighted success rate on corner routes among charted players last season. Additionally, Rattler showed a strong connection with Olave on outbreaking routes, specifically quick outs, during his time as a starter.PositiveUsageAug 18, 2026
Chris Olave up to WR13 in my rankings and an obvious fantasy target. But Tyson will still help swing fantasy titles if he can stay healthy down the stretch. He’s a must-stash rookie if he falls to the 9th round or later. [Retweeted](PositiveNewsAug 18, 2026
Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson will be a really complementary duo when the rookie is healthy. But for the start of the season Olave is going to have to carry the burden of the passing game and he’s absolutely capable of it. How high should he go in fantasy? @justinboone and I discuss 👇PositiveNewsAug 13, 2026
Chris Olave has always been an extremely talented player, but he broke through last year to WR1 levels 🔥 Besides good health, what else led to his 2025 ascension? How does Jordyn Tyson fit in? Where does Tyler Shough overlap with their games? watch: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SBXl7bl1iE&feature=youtu.be>PositiveUsageAug 13, 2026
Matt Harmon attributes Chris Olave's breakout to a combination of health, improved deployment, and better QB chemistry. Olave's route tree is highly balanced with no single route exceeding 17.3% usage; his slant rate jumped to 17.3% with an 85.5% success rate. He maintains elite consistency with a 77.1% success rate vs. man coverage (91st percentile). Deployment shifted with his out-wide rate dropping from 79% to 64% due to increased pre-snap motion and slot usage. Harmon ranks him 8th in weighted success rate on out routes and 1st on corner routes. Chemistry with Tyler Shough on dig (78.3% success) and post (78.4% success) routes was the best of his career, contrasting sharply with his lack of chemistry with Derek Carr.PositiveNewsAug 4, 2026
Check out the full profile from @MattHarmon_BYB ⤵️ <https://receptionperception.com/chris-olave-2025-player-profile/> [Retweeted](PositiveNewsAug 4, 2026
Everything finally came together for Chris Olave last season, with the right offensive scheme and QB to prove the talent his charting has always shown. [Retweeted](PositiveNewsAug 3, 2026
Chris Olave 2025 #ReceptionPerception Profile 👀 Some highlights: - 77.1% success rate vs. man coverage (92nd percentile, career-best mark) - 80.2% success rate vs. zone - 77.5% success rate vs. press Olave's 2025 breakthrough season helped shine a light on the talent that's always been present and what can happen when that blends with a well-designed offense, a young passer with overlapping strengths and good health. Full profile: <https://receptionperception.com/chris-olave-2025-player-prof...NegativeUsageAug 3, 2026
Matt Harmon identifies Chris Olave as one of the top receivers in red zone target share behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, noting Olave commanded 30.1% of his team's red zone targets.PositiveNewsJul 30, 2026
Shoutout to a guy in Chris Olave who was worried about his football future at one point. Then came back to have the best year of his career and got a deserved bag. Awesome player. [Quoted](PositiveNewsJul 20, 2026
1) Still love this 2022 class of WRs. So many awesome players. 2) Love the idea of Year 5 being the peak of their powers for WRs and this class in their 4th season were a real good example case for this. I would argue that several guys like Pickens, Olave, Pierce, London, Doubs, Watson and probably more were easily the best versions of themselves in isolation in Year 4. Could argue they all set the table well for Year 5 peaks. While everyone wants to be quick to judge, my general thought is i...PositiveValueJul 17, 2026
Chris Olave and Drake London are considered pretty close in quality, with the analyst viewing them as comparable receivers.PositiveValueJul 17, 2026
Has an easy argument to deserve a contract extension similar to Drake London's deal, and the analyst would give him that contract with zero hesitation aside from concussion concerns.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Chris Olave is being ranked higher than Tee Higgins in some drafts as one of the more exciting names.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
Analyst thinks Chris Olave is really good at the top of the third round.PositiveProjectionJul 1, 2026
Matt Harmon ranks Chris Olave as the most likely of four candidates (Olave, Rome Odunze, Terrace Marshall, Ricky Pearsall) to produce a JSN or George Pickens-type breakout season. Olave essentially already achieved this in 2024, finishing as the sixth overall receiver in half-PPR points per game and ninth in total PPR scoring, right behind George Pickens' fifth-place finish. Harmon cites Olave's established status as a true number one receiver, the Saints offense trajectory, and his Reception Perception profile history as reasons for the bullish outlook. Harmon acknowledges a blood clot issue caused Olave to miss the final game of 2024 and notes he hasn't practiced yet this offseason, but frames this as a tracking item rather than a disqualifier. Olave ranks in the top 10 in fantasy points per game.PositiveValueJun 4, 2026
Matt Harmon loves Chris Olave as a second and third-round wide receiver pick in best ball drafts. Olave is positioned alongside Nico Collins as an attractive option in the second round ahead of George Pickens. In the third round, Harmon identifies Olave as a preferred target when running back-heavy early, grouping him with DeVonta Smith as a strong pick. Harmon believes Olave could have an elite season and names him as his final answer for round three favorite pick in best ball drafts.PositiveProjectionNo date
Chris Olive is playing at an all-pro level right now and has been fantastic to start the season. Matt Harmon ranks him as a top-10 dynasty receiver (higher than 10th) based on his excellent football. Olive has elite chemistry with quarterback Tyler Shuck and displays a superstar ceiling. Harmon updated his dynasty rankings at the end of last week to reflect Olive's excellent play. With Jordan Tyson expected to return from IR, the Saints could have an elite wide receiver room that becomes S-tier if Tyson reaches 90% of his expected potential.PositiveUsageNo date
Matt Harmon highlights Chris Olave as one of the most prolific red zone target earners in the NFL, noting he shared a 30.1% red zone target share with Davante Adams.