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Chris Olave injury scare occurs during Saints' loss to Falcons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 5:03 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Chris Olave injury scare occurs during Saints' loss to Falcons

Summary

The New Orleans Saints lost to the Atlanta Falcons, 45-24, on October 5, falling to 1-3 overall. Chris Olave left the game with a potential injury after a hit, but reports indicate it may not be serious. He recorded eight receptions for 116 yards before departing. The Saints had concerns with Alvin Kamara’s knee but he returned to the game. New Orleans aims to recover against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5.

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Status Watch

•Saints lose to Falcons, 45-24, at Caesars Superdome.
•Chris Olave limped off in the fourth quarter, but no serious injury expected.
•Olave led the Saints with eight receptions for 116 yards.
•Alvin Kamara returned after a knee injury scare earlier in the game.
•Saints next face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5.

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5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Saints fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Chris Olave injury scare on MNF

What they're saying

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The New Orleans Saints absorbed a lopsided defeat to the Atlanta Falcons , 45-24, at Caesars Superdome on Monday to fall to 1-3, including 0-2 at home. It appeared that the painful loss could be extra costly after Chris Olave limped off the field following a big hit in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter. Fortunately, it was nothing serious […] The post Saints fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Chris Olave injury scare on MNF appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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