Chris Olave

Olave's career year was one of the feel-good stories of 2025, after repeated trips to concussion protocol had left his playing future in doubt just a year earlier. He nearly played all 17 games last season, missing only Week 18 to be treated for a blood clot in his lung (he's expected to be fine). Olave finished north of 1,000 yards for a third time in four NFL seasons, recording career highs for targets (156), catches (100), yards (1,163) and touchdowns (nine), whereas he finished with career lows for yards per target (7.5) and yards per catch (11.6). Olave led the NFL with 33 targets and six TDs on passes thrown 20-plus yards downfield, though he left something on the table with three drops. He also made an impact on intermediate throws (350 yards, three TDs), but Olave's 74 targets within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage were empty calories. He caught 63 of those (85.1 percent), but for just 6.1 YPR, with zero TDs and 18 first downs (24.3 percent). It worked well for PPR fantasy managers, but not so well for the Saints. In Olave's defense, it's no secret he's far better at running routes and making catches than he is at picking up additional yards after the catch. The Saints now hope to direct some of those short targets to their new additions, namely rookie wideout Jordyn Tyson and veteran running back Travis Etienne. Added competition isn't ideal for Olave's fantasy value, especially in PPR leagues, but it can work out alright if QB Tyler Shough plays well and pushes the ball downfield. Read Past Outlooks