Match day updates:Chris Olave expected to play on Sundayaccording to Ian Rapoport.
of new orleans saints Star wide receiver Chris Olabe may not be available for Sunday's key divisional game away. atlanta falcons Olave suffered a hamstring injury during Friday's practice and was added late to the injury report. Despite entering this week without any injury concerns, Olave will be a player to keep an eye on heading into Sunday morning.
Chris Olave injury status
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter,The Saints list Olabe as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons. Olave suffered a hamstring injury and was officially listed as a limited participant in Friday's practice. Schefter said Olave is being considered by the team on a “day-to-day basis.”
Orabe's situation is eerily similar. philadelphia eagles Wide receiver AJ Brown injured his hamstring in practice before Week 2. Brown injured his hamstring in practice before playing against the Falcons and has missed two games since then. The severity of the injury will have to be determined, but the Saints hope Olave won't have to miss out.
What Chris Olabe's injury means for fantasy football
Over the past two weeks, Olave has begun to find his stride in the new Saints offense assembled by offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Olave and Derek Carr were just starting to get on the same page. The Saints wide receiver has been the No. 15 WR in fantasy football over the past two weeks, including a 20.6 point performance last week.
The Saints will naturally be hoping their star playmaker will be available Sunday. Olave will be a big boost against a Falcons defense that allowed 12 receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown. kansas city chiefs Last week it was wide receiver Lachie Rice.
It's hard to know how Olave's hamstring will react, so even if it's less than 100 percent, it could be a riskier start in fantasy football. That being said, he is a player who should remain in the lineup given the upside he brings.
If Olave is unavailable, Rashid Shahid will be the Saints offense's top wide receiver. Shahid has 169 yards on the season, all of which came in the first two weeks. In Weeks 1 and 2, Shahid was a fantasy football WR9 and showed the ability to produce at the WR1 level.
With AT Perry out and Cedric Wilson questionable, Mason Tipton could be a player to target in a very deep league. Tipton impressed during training camp, increasing his snap count from 25 percent in Week 2 to 32 percent in Week 3. He also had three goals against the Eagles.
However, it is important to stick to known quantities here. Olave's injury will likely create more targets for running back Alvin Kamara. Kamara has 10 receptions this season for 132 yards and one touchdown. The Saints running back remains one of the best receiving threats in the NFL's backfield. Kamara will definitely play a big role in the offensive game plan if Olave is sidelined.
