What Happened to Chris Olave? NFL Injury Update

As a die-hard Saints fan with years of heartache and joy etched into my fandom DNA, I must admit that Chris Olave‘s recent injury has sent a shiver down my spine. The young wide receiver has been a beacon of hope for our team this season, showcasing his talent week after week. However, the mysterious hamstring injury has cast a shadow over his performance, leaving many of us questioning whether he is truly fit to play.


24-year-old wide receiver Chris Olave of the New Orleans Saints raised some concerns among the team’s fanbase when he appeared on their injury report. Yet, it seems like the injury might not be severe as he participated in last week’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite this, his involvement was limited to only one chance to catch the ball, leading many fans to speculate if Olave is still dealing with an injury.

How did Chris Olave get injured?

In their injury report, the New Orleans Saints have not specified the cause of Chris Olave’s injury. Nevertheless, it has been made known that he is struggling with a hamstring issue, leading some to wonder if he’ll be part of the team in Weeks 4 and 5.

During the matchup with the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4, Olave’s hamstring issue posed a challenge, yet he persevered and accumulated 87 yards, together with ten chances to catch the ball and eight receptions, in that NFL contest.

Will Chris Olave return to play with the New Orleans Saints?

Regardless of his hamstring issue, Chris Olave took part in the New Orleans Saints’ game versus the Chiefs, which took place on October 7 at Arrowhead Stadium.

In the game, Olave managed to advance ten yards, catching two of four passes thrown his way. This was the lowest performance of the 2024 season for him since Week 1. Subsequently, his brother, Josh Olave, expressed his thoughts on a social media platform X, suggesting that the Saints coaching staff may have been favoring Chris less. Josh questioned on X (Twitter), “Only one target?

Additionally, the Week 5 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Chiefs ended up being quite disheartening. The game’s outcome was clearly in Kansas City’s favor, with a final tally of 26 points to 13 points.

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2024-10-08 16:10