Chris Olave and the Saints vs. the Panthers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 12:55 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

New Orleans Saints receiver Chris Olave has a tough matchup in their season opener (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), playing the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers gave up the third-fewest passing yards last year, 171.5 per game.

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Matchup Information

  • Matchup: New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers
  • Game Day: September 8, 2024
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Receiving Yards Prop: Over 64.5 (-114)

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Olave’s Current Injury Status

  • Olave does not appear on the injury report this week.

Olave’s Season Stats (2023)

Targets Receptions Yards YAC TDs Yards/Catch
138 87 1,123 347 5 12.9

Olave’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • Olave was 47th in the NFL with 347 total yards after the catch last year.
  • Olave’s 12.9 yards per catch average was 40th in the NFL
  • With 1,123 receiving yards on 138 targets last year, he was 48th in the NFL with 8.1 yards per target.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The Panthers gave up 171.5 passing yards per game, ranking them third in the NFL against the pass last year.
  • The Carolina pass defense ranked fourth in the league last season (19 passing TDs conceded).
  • The Panthers collected eight interceptions a year ago, ranking them 27th in the NFL.
  • Olave will go up against a Carolina squad that gave up 122.4 rushing yards per game last season and was 23rd-ranked in the NFL in run defense.
  • The Panthers allowed 25 rushing touchdowns a season ago. That mark ranked 32nd in the NFL.

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