TL;DR
- Chris Olave is questionable for Week 13 with a back injury sustained in practice.
- Despite the injury, Olave is expected to play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
- Olave remains an every-week starting option despite the Dolphins' restrictive defense against receivers.
- Start Chris Olave this week, but temper expectations slightly due to the back issue.
The New Orleans Saints face a significant uncertainty at the wide receiver spot for Week 13, with Chris Olave being designated as questionable for their matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
Olave was healthy to begin the week, but he suffered a back injury in practice on Wednesday that forced him to sit out on Thursday before he returned to a limited practice on Friday, leading to the questionable tag.
Here's what we know about Olave's chances of suiting up on Sunday afternoon against the Dolphins.
Is Chris Olave playing today?
Yes, Olave is expected to overcome his back issue and play in Week 13, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
"Saints expect WR Chris Olave, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a back injury, to play vs. The Dolphins, per source," Schefter reported.
Advice on whether to start or bench Chris Olave
Not much advice is needed for Olave, who is an every-week starting option after ranking as WR8 overall through 11 games.
The Dolphins have been rather restrictive with wide receivers in 2025, allowing only seventh-fewest fantasy points per game to that position.
However, that isn't sufficient to prevent us from Including Olave in our selections for this week. It might be wise to moderate your expectations slightly, nonetheless.
Verdict: Start
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