After offensive explosions in the first two weeks of the 2024 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints fell back down to earth in a Week 3 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, quarterback Derek Carr and the rest of the Saints offense looked like a true juggernaut that could move the football at will.
However, New Orleans was stumped by the Philadelphia defense as the Saints couldn’t get anything going outside of rush attempts and short-yardage passes to Alvin Kamara.
Wide receiver Chris Olave did break out as the Saints’ top-receiving option after a slow start to the season, but he was a late addition to the Week 4 injury report after suffering a hamstring injury at practice.
Getting injured that late in the week is never a good sign for a player’s status, and Olave is deemed as questionable to suit up.
However, it appears he could make it onto the field against the Atlanta Falcons.
“Chris Olave will travel with the Saints to Atlanta and still has a real chance to play on Sunday, per sources,” wrote Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football.
Chris Olave will travel with the Saints to Atlanta and still has a real chance to play on Sunday, per sources. https://t.co/Xg4egp7UTd
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) September 28, 2024
This is great news for the Saints and Olave, who will be taking on the Falcons in an important NFC South matchup that could have playoff implications down the line.
Carr and Olave have been getting more in sync this season, and their connection is a huge part of the team’s passing game and offense overall.
