Is Chris Olave playing in Week 14? Latest injury update on Saints WR

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The New Orleans Saints are 2-10 and are coming off a close loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 13. During the week of practice before that Dolphins matchup, Saints WR Chris Olave sustained a back injury and was questionable for the match.

Olave was active in Week 13, but for Week 14, his status is once again listed as questionable after limited practices leading up to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers matchup.

However, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, the Saints are getting some good news on their wide receiver, as Underhill said Olave is "playing" in Week 14.

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In response to a fan question about whether Olave is playing or not, Underhill simply responded with one word: "playing."

Dealing with a back issue, Olave is expected to suit up in Week 14. Olave is coming off a strong Week 13 performance, where he had four catches for 47 yards and a touchdown against the Dolphins.

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On the season, Olave has 73 receptions for 781 yards and five touchdowns. Tyler Shough and Olave have found a strong connection, and the 25-year-old receiver in his fourth NFL season looks to be on the verge of a long-term extension as well.

But this back injury has been an issue, making Olave questionable for Week 13's matchup and now Week 14's matchup. While he practiced all week, the questionable designation left things uncertain.

However, according to Underhill, Olave is expected to suit up for the Saints in Week 14, as they will have a strong offense, minus Alvin Kamara, for a big matchup against the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay.

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