Chris Olave leads NFL receiving yards after Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Week 1 of the NFL season concluded with Chris Olave of the New Orleans Saints leading all players in receiving yards, amassing 182 yards on 10 receptions. Zay Flowers of the Baltimore Ravens followed with 150 yards and a touchdown. Other notable performances included Christian Watson of the Green Bay Packers, who recorded 147 yards and two touchdowns, and Dalton Kincaid of the Buffalo Bills, who tallied 130 yards. Olave's strong start sets a promising tone for the season, as he is on track to excel after finishing eighth in receiving yards last year.
- •Chris Olave led Week 1 with 182 receiving yards and 10 catches.
- •Zay Flowers finished second with 150 yards and one touchdown.
- •Christian Watson and Dalton Kincaid had strong performances with 147 and 130 yards, respectively.
- •DJ Moore also contributed with 100 yards and one touchdown for Buffalo.
- •Caleb Douglas led all rookies with 94 receiving yards for the Miami Dolphins.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — NFL receiving yards leaders after Week 1
"Chris Olave was far ahead of everyone else when it came to receiving yards in Week 1.
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