Is Chris Olave Playing Today? Latest Injury Update And Start/Sit Advice on Saints WR Ahead of Week 13

The New Orleans Saints are thin at wide receiver, recently losing Brandin Cooks as the team released him five days ago. Earlier this season, right before the trade deadline, the team shipped wide receiver Rasheed Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks.

As the Saints prepare to face the Miami Dolphins today, their leading wide receiver Chris Olave appeared on the injury report this week with a chance to miss today’s game. Let’s explore what caused this and his game status for today.

Chris Olave Injury Update

Chris Olave experienced back spasms this week that kept him limited at practice. Olave left Wednesdy’s practice with the injury, didn’t practice on Thursday, but made his return back a day later on Friday.

Head coach Kellen Moore described his status as day-to-day. This made him pop on the injury report as questionable earlier this week for today’s game.

Will Chris Olave Play In Week 13?

Yes, Chris Olave will play today against the Miami Dolphins. Despite dealing with some back spasm issues this week, it wasn’t enough to keep him out as Adam Schefter reported this morning that he would be active today.

Schefter: Chris Olave (back) expected to play Week 13.

— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) November 30, 2025

Chris Olave Fantasy Outlook

On the season, Chris Olave has been the No. 1 wide receiver in New Orleans. He’s recorded 69 receptions for 734 yards and has scored four touchdowns through the air. In the 11 games that he’s played this season, Olave has had 10+ targets in seven games this season and has had 50+ receiving yards in 10 games this season.

Should You Start Chris Olave?

Yes, you should start Chris Olave today. He ranks in the top 16 in both receptions and receiving yards, and has been a consistent wide receiver all season. Olave hasn’t put up eye-popping numbers, but he’s been good enough all season to serve as a WR2 or at worst as a flex start. Facing the Miami Dolphins defense which ranks 21st in scoring and 24th in yards allowed, Olave could be set up to have a productive game.

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