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Yahoo Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Chris Olave
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All Yahoo Fantasy Football insights about Chris Olave
NegativeValueOct 28, 2026
Over the last three weeks, Olave has been WR29 in fantasy points per game after being WR4 before that; however, the Saints faced a rough schedule stretch against the Vikings, Steelers, and Giants where he still averaged over seven targets per game and put up startable fantasy numbers. The price is likely at the floor right now. While Jordyn Tyson is rumored to return soon, the source remains skeptical about his ability to remain on the field given his hamstring injury history and elevated reinjury risk, making Olave a very intriguing buy-low candidate. Additionally, Olave has juicy fantasy playoff matchups against the Cardinals and Falcons over the final two weeks of the fantasy season.NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026
Olave ranks second among all WRs with receiving yards through seven weeks, trailing Jaxon Smith-Njigba by 231 yards. The source uses Olave as the benchmark for the gap between Smith-Njigba and the next-closest receiver.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
Olave has become a primary target for Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, receiving increased attention in the passing game at the expense of tight end Juwan Johnson. This shift in target allocation supports Olave's role as a featured receiver in the Saints offense.NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026
Olave projects for 79.5 receiving yards in Week 7.PositiveUsageOct 21, 2026
Chris Olave is getting elite-level volume for the Saints with a 27.1% target share and 43.4% air yard share. He's been excellent and is performing at the level of a top-10 real-life NFL receiver. The Saints' top three players account for 85% of air yards (third-highest in the league), with Olave leading the way.PositiveValueOct 21, 2026
Ranked ninth at $33 salary in rest-of-season market value.NegativeRoleOct 21, 2026
Olave remains the Saints' No. 1 wideout, with Devaughn Vele averaging seven targets per game as the No. 2 option. Jordyn Tyson's return from IR will likely impact Vele's role more than Olave's established position.NegativeValueOct 21, 2026
Ranked 9th among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 62, reflecting mid-tier trade asset status.PositiveProjectionOct 21, 2026
Chris Olave is second in the NFL with 580 receiving yards and seventh among WRs in fantasy points per game; top-5 WR play this week vs. Pittsburgh.PositiveProjectionOct 20, 2026
Positioned as an interesting dark horse to finish as WR1 this week; ranks second in the NFL with 580 receiving yards and seventh among wideouts in fantasy points per game.NegativeValueOct 14, 2026
Ranked 8th among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 62 and PPR value of 65; tied with Malik Nabers and Justin Jefferson in trade valuation.PositiveBreakoutOct 14, 2026
Chris Olave draws a rebound spot in Week 6 WR rankings, indicating a recovery in fantasy value and projected production after a previous downturn.PositiveMatchupOct 9, 2026
Chris Olave is cited by Hayden Winks as a WR6 performer who had an excellent outing against the Lions secondary, which has allowed the most passing yards per game (327) and the second-most fantasy points per game to WRs (36.4). Olave is used as a comp example for boundary and downfield WRs who have given the Lions the most trouble this season.PositiveUsageOct 7, 2026
Olave leads the NFL in routes run alongside Devaughn Vele on the Saints, who have improved from rank 28 to 11 (+17 spots). The Saints' offense is functioning as a fantasy printing press due to their fastest pace in the NFL and need to push the gas late in contests given their weak run game and defense.PositiveValueOct 7, 2026
Ranked #6 among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 63 in the source's trade value chart, representing upper-tier asset value for trade discussions.PositiveProjectionOct 6, 2026
Chris Olave ranks ninth in winning percentage at 57.89% through four weeks for the Saints.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Chris Olave is part of a solid trio of WRs on Justin Boone's roster alongside Drake London and Christian Watson, providing depth and consistency in the wide receiver room.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Olave has had eight-plus catches in each of the first three games this season and posted two 100-plus receiving-yard outings, building a strong connection with starting quarterback Tyler Shough.NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026
Olave is identified as the first read in the New Orleans Saints passing game, establishing his primary role in the offense. Juwan Johnson is positioned as a secondary option behind Olave in the Saints' receiving hierarchy.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Chris Olave is ranked 4th among receivers in Week 4 and has one of the highest percentages of his team's air yards, along with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and DeVonta Smith.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Ranked 16th overall in Week 4 Flex rankings by USA TODAY Sports Fantasy projections using half-point PPR scoring; classified as a Tier 1 lineup lock must-start.PositiveValueSep 30, 2026
Ranked #5 among all wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 62, positioning him as a top-tier trade asset.PositiveProjectionSep 29, 2026
Chris Olave is part of Justin Boone's solid core in the Yahoo Expert League that has kept Boone well-positioned to compete despite tight matchups; Boone's roster also includes George Kittle, Drake London, Christian Watson, and Jalen Hurts.PositiveUsageSep 29, 2026
Had 107 receiving yards in Saints' loss to Raiders; despite team's historic fourth-quarter meltdown, Olave's production suggests Saints offense has underlying strength and could be more competitive with better execution.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Olave projects for 79.5 receiving yards against Las Vegas and is playing in an awesome fantasy environment. His 169 air yards are 29 more than the WR2 overall (Parker Washington), and he's the WR4 in expected half PPR points. The Saints are playing with the fastest neutral pace and Shough is dropping back frequently. The Raiders aren't a defensive pushover due to offseason investments but lack a standout CB1 and haven't been tested at WR with matchups against Miami and LA. Caleb Douglas got them a couple times on deep shots in the opener. New Orleans projects for 23.25 points (11th) at home.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Ranked 18th overall in Week 3 Flex rankings by projected fantasy points in half-point PPR scoring; listed as a Tier 1 lineup lock must-start.PositiveMatchupSep 24, 2026
Olave will command attention from the Raiders' young secondary in Week 3, which should allow Devaughn Vele to work underneath against Las Vegas.NegativeRoleSep 21, 2026
Olave has the fifth-highest aDOT of any WR1 with a minimum 20% target share, indicating he is working downfield in Tyler Shough's offense.PositiveRoleSep 20, 2026
Olave is one of three main targets for Tyler Shough in New Orleans' Week 2 upset win over Baltimore; the source recommends starting him against anyone given the offensive momentum.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Ranked in the top tier of Week 2 WR rankings by Yahoo Fantasy Football analysts, indicating strong projected performance for the week.PositiveMatchupSep 18, 2026
Olave's 18.4 air yards per target and deployment against the Ravens' zone coverage scheme (76.5% of dropbacks) position him as a primary beneficiary of Shough's need to throw. The source identifies him as one of Shough's 'better alternatives' compared to the Colts' receivers that the Ravens just faced.PositiveUsageSep 18, 2026
Olave led all receivers in Week 1 with 10 catches for 182 yards against the Texans, though he did not find the end zone, earning him featured Chase Card recognition.NegativeMatchupSep 17, 2026
Olave has an elite role with Tyler Shough: in 10 games, he's WR4 (15.9 half-PPR points) on WR7 usage, averaging 91 yards on 139 air yards and 9.8 targets per game. The Saints were first in neutral pace in 2025 and ran 86 plays in Week 1 against the Lions. However, the Ravens matchup is the polar opposite; Baltimore's defense was flying around the field in Week 1 with star players littered in the secondary. Olave will likely see a ton of CB1 Nate Wiggins, who has the speed to match him down the field, and the Ravens have new HC Jesse Minter to deploy superstar S Kyle Hamilton. Baltimore allowed -0.44 EPA per dropback in Week 1. The Saints only project for 19.0 points (27th), and Olave popped up with a hamstring injury on Thursday—something to monitor.NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026
Olave is ranked 6th among Week 2 receivers in the source's rankings.NegativeValueSep 16, 2026
Ranked 6th among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 62.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Olave led the league with 239 air yards in Week 1, converting them into 182 yards on 10 catches. He saw 68 more air yards than the No. 2 receiver and should be ranked as a weekly WR1. The Saints were seventh in neutral situation pass rate and averaged a play every 22 seconds, the fastest pace in the league.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Olave was among the usual suspects and best performers to start the 2026 season, ranking among the top WRs in Week 1 fantasy scoring alongside other elite options.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Ranked 8th among Week 2 wide receivers by the source, facing New Orleans at Baltimore.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
The source projects Olave as the overall WR1 in Week 1, citing a favorable game environment where New Orleans will need to keep pace with Detroit's high-scoring offense. With Alvin Kamara questionable and Jordyn Tyson unavailable, Olave has a clear path to dominate passing volume. Tyler Shough's easiest answer will be feeding Olave. The source calls for double-digit targets, more than 125 receiving yards, and two touchdowns. Olave is coming off career highs with 100 catches, 1,163 yards, and nine touchdowns on 155 targets, finishing as WR7 in fantasy points per game, and already demonstrated this ceiling with a 10-catch, 148-yard, two-touchdown performance last season.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
In a new role with more underneath targets under HC Kellen Moore, Olave posted a career-best WR7 per-game finish on WR6 usage. He had improved QB play from rookie Tyler Shough and took off without Rashid Shaheed after Week 10, averaging 9.9 targets per game and 86 yards—both very clear WR1 numbers. Nothing has materially changed from that dominant stretch. The Saints project for 21.25 points against the Lions as 7.0-point dogs in a dome environment. The Lions' secondary is a total mess; ESPN's Ben Solak notes the Lions' starting secondary is the oldest of any team in the last 15 years and lacks the speed to match Olave. They won't have safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph. Only Puka Nacua projects for more targets (10.5).PositiveProjectionSep 3, 2026
With Jordyn Tyson missing the first couple months of the season due to injury, Olave has a clear path to dominate air yards and targets in a fast-pace Saints offense, the way he did in the second half of 2025. Olave is again too big to fail.NegativeValueSep 2, 2026
Chris Olave has improved from below average to average after two concerns were partially mitigated. He was drafted in the mid-WR30s last season due to missing half a season from a concussion and the addition of top-10 pick Jordyn Tyson. With Tyson aggravating his severe hamstring injuries again, 50% of that concern is gone for a significant portion of the season. Olave was a bona fide fantasy WR1 with Tyler Shough last season, and the source is fine taking the injury risk with him in Round 3, which is filled with injury issues.PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Boone selected Olave at 3.12, giving him a chance to field two of the top-10 players at the WR position. Olave finished as the WR9 in fppg last season while averaging the sixth-most targets per outing in Kellen Moore's fast-paced offense. Boone also noted that Olave showed the best version of himself down the stretch, when he was the second-highest scoring wideout in the fantasy playoffs. Rookie Jordyn Tyson will miss time in the first half of the season, setting Olave up for monster volume once again.NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
The source recommends Chris Olave as a better third-round WR option than Rashee Rice, noting that while Olave carries similar injury risk to Rice, he has overall less uncertainty and represents better value at that draft position.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Confirmed out for New Orleans Saints preseason Week 3; will be rested ahead of Week 1.PositiveProjectionAug 26, 2026
Olave is a WR1 in the NFL with eyeballs-evident quality. He's been in the source's inner circle of premier route runners for a few seasons and was employed perfectly last season to express his skills. The only critique is that he's a YAC monster; otherwise, he checks all the boxes.PositiveProjectionAug 26, 2026
The source is high on what the Saints coaching staff showed last season. The team ranked first in seconds per play while operating at a fast pace and first in rate of dropbacks with pre-snap motion. Results weren't great overall but picked up when Tyler Shough took over. With another season in the system and behind a good offensive line, the source projects this can be a top-15 unit in the NFL.PositiveUsageAug 26, 2026
Olave handled a whopping 29.4% of Saints targets in Weeks 1-17 before sitting out the final game, ranking sixth in that span just behind Jefferson. His targets per route ranked eighth on the year. Round 1 rookie Jordyn Tyson was set to eat into that workload but is now set to miss over a month of regular season action. After developing pristine chemistry with Tyler Shough in the back half of the season, expect Olave to be a volume hog again.PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
Chris Olave's Prizm Silver PSA 10 more than doubled (+133%) from $30 to $70, making him 'an absolute steal for a top-30 fantasy asset' according to the source. With a population of 8 (among the scarcest in the top 60), his low starting price and elite scarcity create significant upside potential.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
Olave is entering his Year 5 season, which the source identifies as the make-or-break year for wide receivers. Year 5 is the clear No. 1 on the list with 25% of Year 5 WRs hitting 15+ PPG, right after the original rookie contract. The source notes that players entering their prime are a good bet versus ADP to actually pay off on breaking through, compared to veteran receivers with most of them having their ceiling days behind them.NegativeValueAug 19, 2026
Chris Olave is highlighted as a critical area of discussion in Hayden Winks' Top 100 PPR rankings, with specific focus on his draft board positioning and tiebreaker considerations.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
Ranked WR12 and 25th overall in half PPR; was WR7 on WR6 usage last season. Saints offense should improve with Year 2 QB, Year 2 LT, upgraded LG, Year 3 RT, and another year of Kellen Moore system implementation. Saints were first in neutral pace last year while playing in bad division and dome environment. Olave's injury history prevents him from ranking higher, but there's an argument he could be at top of Round 2 tier with Malik Nabers, Drake London, George Pickens, Nico Collins, and A.J. Brown.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Chris Olave is cited by Josh Norris as one of the enticing Round 3 and 4 wide receivers available at pick 35, representing the cluster of high-value receivers that makes the RB-RB-WR-WR strategy work this year.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
Drafted at 3.2 in this full-PPR mock draft, indicating Round 3 value for the elite wide receiver.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
Chris Olave is rated as a high-end WR2, reflecting strong fantasy expectations and consistent production in the Saints' passing game.PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
Chris Olave is placed in Tier 3 and is identified as still in his prime with a runway to dominating targets on an efficient offense. Though he did not post a top-12 season immediately after his rookie year despite earning an 18 percent target share, he eventually posted a top-12 season, demonstrating the durability of elite target-earning profiles.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Olave is part of the Saints' core receiving group supporting Shough in 2026 alongside the newly added weapons.NegativeValueAug 9, 2026
JJ Zachariason recommends Chris Olave as a superior third-round WR option to Rashee Rice, noting that Olave carries similar injury risk to Rice but offers more upside and less uncertainty.NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
Chris Olave just signed a massive extension with New Orleans and is entrenched as the No. 1 option in the Saints offense, establishing him as the clear top target ahead of Jordyn Tyson and other receivers.NegativeValueAug 3, 2026
Joel Smyth highlights Chris Olave as the No. 1 WR in New Orleans with a clear projected volume advantage in later rounds. Smyth argues that volume advantage should be the focus in late-round picks, making Olave's risk-to-upside payoff well worth it despite any injury concerns. Additionally, Hayden Winks notes that Olave was one of the players who should have been targeted instead of injury-prone rookies like TreVeyon Henderson, Travis Hunter, and RJ Harvey in 2025.PositiveValueJul 31, 2026
Saints WR signed a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, solidifying his role as the top target for QB Tyler Shough in New Orleans' offense. After playing in only eight games in 2024 due to concussions, Olave bounced back with 100 catches for 1,163 yards and nine scores in 16 games last season. Yahoo the source Justin Boone has Olave ranked as the WR12 in half-PPR going into 2026. So long as he can stay healthy, there's no reason Olave can't finish the year as a fantasy WR1.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Olave is included in Tier II as a solid WR1, grouped with other proven safe picks barring injury.NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026
Olave missed at least five games across 2024-2025 as part of a broader trend of high-end receiver injuries that has been rough the past two seasons.PositiveProjectionJul 27, 2026
Olave led the NFL in air yards and was second in percent of end zone targets to Davante Adams; the addition of top-10 pick Jordyn Tyson can make a dent in valuable targets, but if Tyson comes on slow and can't get established early, Olave's volume should stay at an elite range in the fast-paced New Orleans offense.PositiveUsageJul 27, 2026
Olave was getting good volume in 2025, but his air yard share jumped from 35% to over 50% in second half after Rashid Shaheed's departure. He led NFL in air yards and was second in percent of end zone targets to Davante Adams. Addition of top-10 pick Jordyn Tyson can make dent in valuable targets, but even small hits become considerable. If Tyson comes on slow and can't get established early, Olave's volume should stay at elite range in fast-paced New Orleans offense.