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Olave ranks fifteenth in flex rankings for Week 3 with a best rank of 12 and average rank of 16, showing expert support for his strong weekly projection with notable variance.

Olave is among only five pass-catchers with more than 200 yards receiving so far this season, ranking second in the league with 268 yards; he is one of four wide receivers in the elite receiving group alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba (277), Davante Adams (221), and Amon-Ra St. Brown (209).

Received an A+ start/sit grade for Week 3 matchup against Las Vegas, indicating strong fantasy upside in this specific week.

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave could get favorable matchups against the Raiders' defense, which is weak at defensive tackle and pretty young at cornerback with either rookie Hezekiah Masses or second-year player Darien Porter (with just 11 career starts) starting. However, defensive coordinator Rob Leonard's scheme emphasizes rotation coverage, pattern-matching concepts, and stunts in the trenches, which could complicate Olave's ability to simply line up and target a specific defender.

Olave is among the elite group of only five pass-catchers with more than 200 yards receiving so far this season, ranking second in the quintet with 268 yards through two games, establishing him as a top-tier receiving option.

Olave's connection with quarterback Tyler Shough has already proven to be one of New Orleans' biggest offensive weapons through the first two weeks of the season.

Olave is second in the league in both catches and receiving yards and tied for second with DK Metcalf in total routes run. However, he's actually second on his own team in routes run; Devaughn Vele leads all NFL receivers with 89 routes and has 12 catches for 133 yards and 1 TD. The Saints have a high-volume passing game and a weather-proof home matchup vs. the Raiders this week in the Caesars Superdome. The source notes Vele is an appealing midrange WR3, implying Olave's route share is being diluted by Vele's elevated role.

Chris Olave is listed as a GPP-only play for DFS in the Saints versus Raiders matchup.

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.

Matthew Berry loves Olave against Las Vegas in Week 3. Olave has double-digit targets in both games this season with a 14.8 aDOT and 53% of the Saints' air yards. Las Vegas is allowing a league-high 18.7 yards per reception to wide receivers, creating an ideal matchup for the high-volume receiver.

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.

Olave is one of just five players with at least eight catches through each of the season's first two games, joining Jalen Coker, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Trey McBride—elite company indicating strong early-season production.

Olave is ranked 6th among Week 3 WRs by the source.

Olave is one of just five players with at least eight catches through each of the season's first two games, joining Jalen Coker, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Trey McBride. This elite catch consistency reflects his established role in the Saints offense.

Olave is ranked 6th among Week 3 WRs in the source's rankings.

Olave faces Las Vegas in Week 3, listed as a start candidate with a favorable matchup.

Listed as a ride option against Las Vegas.

Olave will command attention from the Raiders' young secondary in Week 3, which should allow Devaughn Vele to work underneath against Las Vegas.

Olave has developed chemistry with Tyler Shough that ranks among the best QB-WR combos in the NFL through two weeks; he is a primary target in the Saints' passing game.

Chris Olave is ranked WR1 for Week 3 and is listed as a must-start with no-brainer status against Las Vegas.

Olave has an advantageous matchup this week against Hezekiah Masses (LV), listed among the source's top six WR/CB matchups to target in Week 3.

Chris Olave was targeted twice in critical fourth-quarter moments: once on a deep shot where Shough stared down a free runner and delivered downfield to Olave, who finished through contact for a first down inside the red zone with under two minutes remaining; and again on a touchdown dig route where Shough demonstrated pristine timing and anticipation. The source cites Olave's involvement in these high-leverage situations as evidence of Shough's decisiveness and field vision.