Chris Olave Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Buccaneers
Published 1:43 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024
In Week 18 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), WR Chris Olave and the New Orleans Saints will meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have the 29th-ranked pass defense in the league (244.9 yards conceded per game).
With his upcoming matchup against the Buccaneers this week, should Olave be considered a lock for your fantasy football lineup? We break down the stats and trends below.
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Chris Olave Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Projected Fantasy Points: 2.8
- Game Day & Time: January 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
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Chris Olave Fantasy Points by Week
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Points (PPR) | Targets | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @Panthers | 3.1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Week 2 | @Cowboys | 12.8 | 6 | 4 | 81 | 0 |
| Week 3 | @Eagles | 20.6 | 6 | 6 | 86 | 1 |
| Week 4 | @Falcons | 16.7 | 10 | 8 | 87 | 0 |
| Week 5 | @Chiefs | 3 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Week 6 | @Buccaneers | -0.5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Week 8 | @Chargers | 18.7 | 14 | 8 | 107 | 0 |
| Week 9 | @Panthers | 2.3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
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Chris Olave Fantasy Stats
- Thus far in 2024, Olave is 92nd at his position and 261st in the NFL in fantasy points, with 44.7 (5.6 per game).
- In his past three games, Olave has accumulated 10.5 fantasy points (3.5 per game). He has 125 receiving yards on 10 catches (16 targets) and zero touchdowns.
- Looking at his past five games, Olave has 20 receptions on 30 targets, for 222 yards, and a total of 20.2 fantasy points (4.0 per game).
- Chris Olave accumulated 14.6 fantasy points — six catches, 86 yards and one touchdown — in Week 3 versus the Philadelphia Eagles, his best game of the season.
- In his worst game of the season — Week 6 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Olave finished with -1.5 fantasy points. His stat line: one catch, five yards, on one target.
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