Chris Olave's illness creates uncertainty for Saints against Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Chris Olave's illness adds uncertainty to the New Orleans Saints' lineup ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the New York Giants on October 15, 2026. Olave returned to practice as a limited participant on Friday but is officially listed as questionable. If he is unable to play, receiver Devaughn Vele is positioned to take over as the top option, while Alvin Kamara is also listed as questionable with a back injury. The Saints' injury report reflects key absences, particularly in their defense, with linebackers Kaden Elliss and Anfernee Jennings ruled out. Fantasy managers should monitor Sunday morning updates, particularly regarding Olave's condition.
- •Chris Olave returned to limited practice but is questionable for Week 6.
- •Alvin Kamara is also listed as questionable after limited practices.
- •Devaughn Vele is the top waiver pickup if Olave is ruled out.
- •Kaden Elliss and Anfernee Jennings are officially out for the game.
- •The Saints face the Giants in the early window on October 15, 2026.
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Saints Week 6 injury report vs. Giants: With Chris Olave ill, who is worth a fantasy football waiver pickup?
"Chris Olave’s illness creates late-week uncertainty for fantasy managers, but his return to practice suggests he is trending toward playing against the New York Giants. If Olave is ultimately ruled out, Saints receiver Devaughn Vele would become the best immediate replacement, while Germie Bernard and Tre Tucker offer stronger alternatives for […] The post Saints Week 6 injury report vs. Giants: With Chris Olave ill, who is worth a fantasy football waiver pickup? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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