Chris Olave moves up fantasy football rankings after Jordyn Tyson injury
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 3:47 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Heath Cummings updated his 2026 fantasy football wide receiver tiers following a hamstring injury to Jordyn Tyson. Chris Olave rises in the rankings as a result, moving closer to the second tier of wideouts. Ja'Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Puka Nacua maintain their positions in the top tier based on projected points per game. Other receivers including Rashee Rice, Justin Jefferson, and Zay Flowers populate the third tier alongside Olave. Analysts continue to evaluate individual player health and team passing volumes as the draft season approaches. The updated projections emphasize the potential for high-upside rookies and the uncertainty surrounding players returning from injuries.
- •Chris Olave moved up in the fantasy rankings following a hamstring injury to Jordyn Tyson.
- •Ja'Marr Chase leads the top tier with a projection exceeding 18 fantasy points per game.
- •Rashee Rice and Justin Jefferson dropped into the third tier amid health and volume concerns.
- •Luther Burden III and Emeka Egbuka fell in the rankings due to groin and toe injuries respectively.
- 3:47 PMCBS Sports — Heath Cummings' 2026 Fantasy football wide receiver tiers 3.0: Chris Olave rises after Jordyn Tyson's injury
"Heath Cummings breaks down his projection-based wide receiver tiers, with Chris Olave rising and several high-upside options gaining value
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