Dominant 2025 Stats Breakdown

Olave's 2025 campaign marks a career high, with 1,044 receiving yards on 92 grabs, eclipsing his 2023 peak of 1,123 on fewer games played. He's scored 8 TDs, tying for 6th league-wide, while averaging 11.35 yards per catch and generating 233 yards after catch (YAC).

Key splits reveal consistency: 557 routes run yield a 1.87 yards-per-route-run (YPRR), with standout games like 104 yards vs. Carolina (Nov 9) and dual-TD outbursts vs. Chicago (Oct 19) and the Jets. Despite early-season losses, his target share (28.77%) has surged lately.

Compared to prior years, 2025 shows growth—up from 32 catches and 400 yards in injury-plagued 2024 (limited to 8 games by concussions). Total EPA stands at -4.85, but recent efficiency spikes with QB Tyler Shough's support.

Teammates like TE Juwan Johnson (70 rec, 733 yds) and RB Alvin Kamara complement Olave, stretching defenses and creating mismatches.

Recent Highlights and Resilience

Week 16's masterpiece vs. NYJ (10 rec, 148 yds, 2 TDs) propelled fantasy points to 26, his season high. Week 15 vs. Carolina delivered a game-tying TD among 85 yards, while Week 14 at Tampa Bay saw 30 yards in a gritty win.

Overcoming four career concussions—including two in 2024 that sidelined him—Olave has stayed durable in 2025, playing all 15 games. The Saints exercised his $15.49M option for 2026, signaling long-term faith.

Earlier highs include 98-yard, 2-TD games vs. Chicago and dual 98-yard outings vs. NE and another foe, blending volume (9 rec vs. ATL) with big plays (62-yard long vs. CAR).

Week 17 Outlook vs. Titans

Expected to suit up Sunday at 1 PM ET vs. Tennessee, Olave faces a Titans secondary vulnerable to WRs (95.4 QB rating against). His 63% catch rate and deep-threat ability (11.9 aDoT) position him for another 100-yard potential.

Fantasy owners rank him #70.51 ADP overall; start/sit advice leans heavily 'start' given 8 straight games with 30+ yards. Saints' offense, buoyed by Shough's 1,792 pass yds, relies on Olave's speed to exploit zones.

With playoffs looming, Olave's surge could define New Orleans' postseason fate, building on three wins in four December games.