Chris Olave shines with 182 receiving yards in Saints overtime loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Chris Olave delivered a standout performance for the New Orleans Saints in their season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13, 2026, racking up 182 receiving yards. His effort nearly secured a new franchise record for most receiving yards in a season opener, falling just short of Wes Chandler's 205 yards from 1979. Although the Saints lost 31-30 in overtime, Olave's performance indicated strong potential for the season ahead. He caught 10 of 13 targets but did not score a touchdown. The Saints next face the Baltimore Ravens as they look to bounce back from this narrow defeat.
- •Olave's 182 receiving yards are the second-most in Saints history for a season opener.
- •New Orleans Saints lost 31-30 to Detroit Lions in overtime.
- •Olave had 10 receptions on 13 targets during the game.
- •Three touchdowns were scored by Devaughn Vele, Juwan Johnson, and Noah Fant.
- •Saints will face the Baltimore Ravens in their next matchup.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Saints news: Chris Olave nearly sets franchise record with monster season-opener
"The New Orleans Saints fell 31-30 to the Detroit Lions in a close overtime loss. Chris Olave was a man possessed for his club, as he ended the contest with a brilliant performance. It was so good, in fact, that he nearly set a new franchise record. After totaling 182 receiving yards in the season opener, the 26-year-old wideout has officially […] The post Saints news: Chris Olave nearly sets franchise record with monster season-opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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