Chris Olave Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Buccaneers
Published 12:49 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024
In Week 18 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), wide receiver Chris Olave and the New Orleans Saints will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have the 29th-ranked pass defense in the league (244.9 yards allowed per game).
With his upcoming matchup versus 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).
- Across his past three games, Olave has 10 receptions on 16 targets, for 125 yards, and has picked up 3.5 fantasy points on average (10.5 in all).
- Olave has accumulated 222 yards receiving, on 20 catches (30 targets), with zero touchdowns and an average of 4.0 fantasy points (20.2 total) in his past five games.
- In his best game of the season, Chris Olave finished with 14.6 fantasy points — six receptions, 86 yards and one touchdown. That was in Week 3 versus the Philadelphia Eagles.
- In his worst game of the season, Olave finished with -1.5 fantasy points — one reception, five yards, on one target. That was in Week 6 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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