Chris Olave has been making waves in fantasy football this season, particularly since Week 9. Under quarterback Tyler Shough, Olave has emerged as a significant player in the league.
Chris Olave’s Fantasy Performance
From Week 9 onwards, Olave ranks as the WR22 based on fantasy points per game. His performance includes a 22.4% target share, averaging 61.6 receiving yards per game, and a remarkable 1.95 yards per route run. Crucially, he has a solid first-read share of 31.3% during this period.
Key Statistics
- Target Share: 22.4%
- Average Receiving Yards: 61.6 yards per game
- Yards Per Route Run: 1.95
- First-Read Share: 31.3%
- End Zone Targets: 4
- Deep Targets: 10
This week, Olave is set to face the Carolina Panthers, a team that has adopted a defensive strategy featuring single high coverage at a notable rate of 58.5% since Week 8. Against this type of defense, Olave has recorded a 26.5% first-read share, alongside 2.19 yards per route run.
Carolina Panthers Defense
The Panthers have struggled against perimeter wide receivers, ranking among the bottom in terms of allowing PPR points per target since Week 10. Currently, they are allowing the seventh-most points in this category.
Overall, Chris Olave stands out as a reliable wide receiver option, demonstrating strong potential as a WR1 or WR2 for the upcoming match against the Panthers. His ability to capitalize on favorable matchups, particularly against Carolina’s defense, could be a game-changer for fantasy players this week.
