NFL 2022 Week One rookie WR rankings


3. Chris Olave – Saints

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New Orleans acquired a sluggish begin to this recreation and caught hearth late, scoring 17 of their 27 factors within the fourth quarter in finishing the comeback win. Chris Olave didn’t have an enormous day catching the ball although he did capitalize on all his alternatives. Olave was focused thrice and ended the sport with three catches for 41 yards within the Saints’ 27-26 victory.

Primarily based on what Olave was given, that’s a good solution to begin one’s NFL profession. However Olave is the third broad receiver possibility at greatest on a group that options the returning Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry. In Week 1, Landry was the standout of the group, torching the Falcons for seven receptions and 114 yards receiving.

Not a foul exhibiting for Olave, as he was on the sector for greater than 70 p.c of the group’s offensive performs. Certainly, because the season goes on and Jameis Winston turns into extra snug throwing to Olave, and that relationship grows, so will his targets.