Chris Olave
Chris Olave
Chris Olave left the Saints Week 4 loss late after taking a shot to the knees, but it appears as though the wide receiver will be ok and dodged a long-term injury. Originally selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Ohio State product quickly established himself as the team’s go-to option in the passing attack. Debuting with a 1,000-yard season, Olave has battled multiple injuries throughout his career but has been the top receiver whenever healthy. This trend continued with former second-round pick Tyler Shough under center, as Olave finished Week 1 with 10 receptions for 182 yards on 13 targetsa s the Saints almost pulled off an improbable comeback. He continued his hot start and enters Week 5 with 35 receptions for 491 yards and one touchdown.
While the late injury forced him out of the final few minutes of the Saints loss, it appears as though he’ll be fine. According to NFL insider Ari Meirov, Chris Olave “appeared to be fine during postgame handshakes.” This is far from an official report, but reading between the lines suggests that New Orleans didn’t put Olave back in the game simply because the outcome had already been decided.
Chris Olave
| Source: Lastwordonsports.com - David Latham, Managing Editor
Chris Olave Injury Update: Saints WR Probably Fine After Late Injury
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The New Orleans Saints need Chris Olave on the field to keep their playoff hopes alive, so this is great news for the organization. At 1-3, the team is only one game out of first place in the NFC South, and while the defense has some work to do, the offense has been largely promising throughout the young season. With first-round pick Jordyn Tyson still working his way back from an injury, Olave has served as the team’s unquestioned go-to option, and will remain the leader of the passing attack as long as he’s on the field.
While early reports indicate Chris Olave dodged a bullet, it will be worth monitoring his practice status throughout the week. The Saints face the 4-0 Minnesota Vikings in Week 5, and they’ll need Olave on the field to pull off the upset.
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