Saints face criticism after Chris Olave injury scare in loss to Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 6:59 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The New Orleans Saints suffered a blowout 45-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on October 6, 2026. With the game out of reach, the decision to keep key player Chris Olave on the field late raised eyebrows, especially after he was seen limping following a potential injury. Fans and analysts criticized head coach Kellen Moore for risking Olave’s health in a meaningless situation, given his injury history. The severity of Olave's injury is not yet known, which could impact the Saints' offensive capabilities going forward.
- •Saints lose 45-24 to Falcons in Week 4.
- •Chris Olave recorded 491 receiving yards before the game.
- •Fans criticized coaching decisions for leaving Olave in late.
- •Olave experienced a potential injury as the game concluded.
- •Next updates needed on Olave's injury status.
- 6:59 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Coaching Failure,’ ‘This Makes Literally No Sense’ — NFL World Rips Saints After Chris Olave’s Injury Scare Late in Blowout Loss to Falcons
"The New Orleans Saints have been a wildly inconsistent team through the first four weeks of the season. After almost making a spirited comeback against the Detroit Lions in Week 1, they followed it up with a victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2.
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