2022, Rd. 1-11 | |
San Marcos, CA | |
24 | |
06/27/2000 | |
3YR | |
Ohio State Buckeyes |
Olave caught four of six targets for 81 yards in Sunday's 44-19 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis
He added seven yards on one carry. Olave was more involved in the Saints' passing game that he had been in the team's opener, leading New Orleans in targets Sunday, but he didn't have much to do in the second half after helping build a 35-16 lead heading into intermission. Olave has taken a back seat to Rashid Shaheed so far in 2024, but he could break out against a mostly inexperienced Eagles secondary in Week 3.
Olave caught both his targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 47-10 rout of the Panthers.
Analysis
The third-year wideout's numbers were a significant disappointment considering the final score, but Derek Carr's three first-half touchdowns went to Rashid Shaheed, Foster Moreau (head) and Juwan Johnson, and the Saints didn't need to pass the ball in the second half with a massive lead. The overall performance of the Saints' offense was still encouraging for Olave's numbers in the long run, and he should still be locked in as the team's top receiver. Olave will likely be a much bigger part of the game plan in Week 2 against the Cowboys.
Olave had three receptions (on four targets) for 26 yards in Sunday's exhibition loss to San Francisco.
Analysis
The Saints' No. 1 wideout looked the part in a brief appearance with the rest of the starters. Olave figures to be the focal part of the Saints' passing game with Michael Thomas departing New Orleans after eight seasons with the club. Derek Carr looked for his top target early and often before the starters departed Sunday. Olave will be shooting for his third 1,000-yard season in as many years since becoming a pro.
Olave secured one of four targets for 10 yards in the Saints' 16-14 preseason win over the Cardinals on Saturday night.
Analysis
Olave was the target on Derek Carr's first three pass attempts on the opening possession, logging his one catch on the second one. The talented third-year wideout, who produced a career-best 87-1,123-5 line across 16 regular-season games in 2023, is in line to serve as Carr's top receiver once again in the coming season. Olave was shed some proven competition for targets when Michael Thomas (knee) was released this offseason.
Olave practiced Wednesday after exiting early during Tuesday's session with an apparent hip injury, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis
Olave seems to have dealt with more of a bump or bruise than a real injury, given that he was back on the practice field less than 24 hours later. He's locked in as the No. 1 receiver for quarterback Derek Carr and new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Volume shouldn't be an issue, as Olave and running back Alvin Kamara are the only players on the Saints roster that have ever drawn more than 75 targets in an NFL season.
Olave left Tuesday's practice with an apparent hip injury, Jeff Nowak of WWL Radio reports.
Analysis
Olave didn't return to practice afterward, which doesn't mean much given that his injury occurred at the end of the session. He's locked in as the top receiver in New Orleans, where growth for the passing game depends not only on Olave's development but also a better and healthier season from quarterback Derek Carr and potential scheme improvement under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Olave and running back Alvin Kamara are the only players on the roster that have drawn more than 75 targets in an NFL season.
Injury Status
Status: QUESTIONABLE
Type: Hip
Olave (shoulder) participated Wednesday in the first day of the Saints' training camp without limitations, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis
Olave's involvement in practice means that he's passed his physical and has been activated from the active/non-football injury list, while his lack of limitations is an indication that he's fully over the shoulder issue that relegated him to a non-contact jersey during spring activities. The Saints' No. 1 wideout will work to solidify his chemistry with Derek Carr throughout training camp, with the hope of making a true Year 3 leap. A healthier season from Carr could be all Olave needs to upgrade his production in new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's scheme.
Coach Dennis Allen said Tuesday that Olave (shoulder), who was placed on the active/non-football injury list last week, will practice in part Wednesday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis
Olave looks set to come off the NFI list Wednesday, so it looks like he's nearly recovered from the shoulder injury that forced him to wear a non-contact jersey earlier this spring. The Saints are likely taking a cautious approach to the third-year wideout's recovery, given his status as a lynchpin of the receiving game. Meanwhile, Alvin Kamara reported to training camp Tuesday and is also expected to practice Wednesday, despite reportedly being disgruntled by his lack of a long-term deal with New Orleans.
Injury Status
Status: NFI-A
Type: Shoulder
The Saints placed Olave (shoulder) on the active/non-football injury list Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis
Olave continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury sustained while weight training this offseason, and for which he spent OTAs in a non-contact jersey. While the issue seems minor, and Olave will be able to come off the NFI list at any point in training camp once cleared, his status will be worth monitoring. The 2022 first-round pick has just over three weeks to get healthy ahead of New Orleans' preseason opener against the Cardinals. OIave is coming off back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons to begin his NFL career and is positioned nicely as a potential third-year breakout candidate, especially as the clear No. 1 target in a wide receiver room that also includes Rashid Shaheed, Cedrick Wilson and A.T. Perry, but that's assuming he's indeed able to return to full health without missing much time.
Injury Status
Status: NFI-A
Type: Shoulder
Season | Team | Routes Run | Receptions | Rec. Yards | Target Share | Touchdowns | YAC | ADoT | Catch % | Total EPA | Targets/Route Run | Expected YPRR | YPRR | Adjusted YPRR |
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2024 | 22 | 2 | 11 | 20.9% | 0 | -1 | 6 | 66.7% | -1 | 0.14 | 1.69 | 0.5 | 0.14 | |
2023 | 559 | 87 | 1125 | 23.8% | 5 | 347 | 13.29 | 60.8% | 43.7 | 0.26 | 1.41 | 2.01 | 1.93 | |
2022 | 439 | 72 | 1042 | 24.9% | 5 | 210 | 14.17 | 56.7% | 31.6 | 0.29 | 1.3 | 2.37 | 2.4 |