Chris Olave posts 116 receiving yards in Saints' loss to Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 5:48 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave caught eight passes for 116 yards during a Week 4 loss against the Atlanta Falcons. Olave was targeted 12 times, leading all players in targets. This marks the third time in four games this season that he surpassed 100 receiving yards. However, questions remain regarding his red-zone effectiveness, as he has scored just 11 touchdowns in over three seasons despite consistent yardage production. The Saints will look to address these concerns as they continue their season.
- •Chris Olave caught eight passes for 116 yards
- •He was targeted a game-high 12 times
- •This is his third 100-yard game this season
- •Saints lost to the Falcons in Week 4
- •Olave has scored 11 touchdowns over four seasons
- 5:48 AMYahoo Sports — Chris Olave tops the 100-yard mark once again
"Chris Olave led all players with 12 targets, eight receptions, and 116 yards on Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons.
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