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• Saints' Chris Olave: WRs to Start

  3D ago • By Jamey Eisenberg

  Olave returned from a one-game absence with a concussion in Week 8 at the Chargers and had one of his best games of the season with eight catches for 107 yards on 14 targets for 18.7 PPR points, and he did that without Derek Carr (oblique). Carr is expected to return in Week 9 against the Panthers, who have allowed the opposing No. 1 receiver to score at least 15.8 PPR points in five games in a row. Look for Olave to make it six in a row this week.

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• Saints' Chris Olave: Logs 107 yards in return

  6D ago • By RotoWire

  Olave had eight receptions (on 14 targets) for 107 yards during Sunday's 26-8 defeat to the Chargers. Olave eclipsed 100 receiving yards for the first time this season. He also logged a season high in targets and matched his season high for receptions. This all took place in a game during which Olave temporarily exited for a concussion check and rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler was benched for second-year signal-caller Jake Haener midway through the third quarter. With No. 2 wideout Rashid Shaheed now out for the season with a meniscus injury, Olave could continue to see an increase in targets moving forward. He'll hope to have another productive outing with QB1 Derek Carr (oblique) expected to return for next week's game versus the Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 3.

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• Saints' Chris Olave: Clears concussion protocol

  9D ago • By RotoWire

  Olave cleared concussion protocol and will be available for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. Olave already looked on track to be available this weekend after turning in a full practice Thursday, but Terrell's report confirms that the wideout now has received clearance from an independent neurologist, the final stage of the five-step protocol. After sitting out last week's loss to the Broncos, Olave should be ready to reprise his usual duties as the Saints' No. 1 wideout, though he'll be on the receiving end of passes from rookie Spencer Rattler rather than Derek Carr (oblique), the latter of whom is expected to miss a third straight start. Olave suited up in Rattler's first NFL start back in Week 6, but the former played just two snaps before exiting with the concussion.

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• Saints' Chris Olave: Full practice Thursday

  9D ago • By RotoWire

  Olave (concussion) practiced in full Thursday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports. Olave sustained a concussion Sunday, Oct. 13 against the Buccaneers and sat out last Thursday's loss versus the Broncos, but he's made quick work this week by following up Wednesday's limited session with all activity one day later. It's unclear if he's made his way through the protocol for head injuries, but he'll need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to return to action Sunday at the Chargers.

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• Saints' Chris Olave: Limited in return to practice

  10D ago • By RotoWire

  Olave (concussion) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. Making his first appearance on the field since suffering a concussion Oct. 13 against the Buccaneers, Olave was operating with a cap on his reps, indicating he still has a few hurdles to get past in the protocol for head injuries, including clearance from an independent neurologist. His activity level Thursday and Friday may be telling for his chances to return to action Sunday at the Chargers.

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