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Newer update on Chris Olave: Alvin Kamara injury update: questionable for Week 6 vs. Giants (back)

Chris Olave, Alvin Kamara injury update: Expected to play Week 6 vs. Giants

Both Saints stars are expected to play Sunday against the Giants, according to a report.

By Cole Hartwell
Chris Olave
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Chris Olave (illness) and Alvin Kamara (back) are expected to play in Week 6 against the New York Giants, according to a report.

What happened

Olave missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with an illness. Kamara has been dealing with a back issue. The report said both are expected to play Sunday.

Context

Olave has 98.7 PPR points this season, with 54 targets, 39 receptions, 537 receiving yards and one touchdown. He has played 86% of snaps.

Kamara has 37.7 PPR points this season, with 28 carries for 86 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. He has also caught 13 passes on 16 targets for 41 receiving yards. Kamara has played 32% of snaps.

Timeline

On Oct. 16, Fantasy Football Desk reported Olave missed his second straight practice with an illness. He was listed as a non-participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday. The Saints were expected to issue injury designations for Sunday’s road game against the Giants on Friday.

Depth chart

Olave is the Saints’ top receiver. Devaughn Vele is next on the depth chart, with 62.2 PPR points this season. Bryce Lance has 10.7 PPR points.

What’s next

The Saints visit the Giants on Sunday, October 18.

Rap: Chris Olave (illness), Alvin Kamara (back) expected to play Week 6.

🏈 Fantasy impact

With both Olave and Kamara expected to play, fantasy managers can plan to start them as usual. Olave is a high-volume receiver, averaging 19.7 PPR points per game. Kamara’s usage has been limited this season, with only 32% snap share, but his two rushing touchdowns in Week 4 show his scoring upside. Sleeper projects Olave for 17.6 PPR points and Kamara for 10.0 PPR points this week. Devaughn Vele would be the next receiver up if Olave is unexpectedly limited.

Quick answers

Will Chris Olave play in Week 6?

Chris Olave is expected to play in Week 6 against the Giants, according to a report.

Will Alvin Kamara play in Week 6?

Alvin Kamara is expected to play in Week 6 against the Giants, according to a report.

What is Chris Olave's injury status?

Chris Olave missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with an illness, but is expected to play in Week 6.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. New Orleans Saints depth chart, WR (Sleeper)
  4. Chris Olave injury update: Misses second straight practice with illness ahead of Week 6 vs. Giants (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Rap: Chris Olave (illness), Alvin Kamara (back) expected to play Week 6. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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