Saints WR Chris Olave entered Sunday questionable to play due to back spasms. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and sat out Thursday’s session before returning on Friday. Ultimately, he suited up against Miami to snag 4 of 7 targets for 47 yards and a score.

Saints WR Chris Olave (back) is active for today’s game vs. the Dolphins. The back spasms that limited his practice reps this week add risk to his Week 13 fantasy profile. But we haven’t heard anything about Olave’s playing time being impacted today.

Saints WR Chris Olave (back) is expected to play vs. the Dolphins today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Olave dealt with back spasms this week, only getting in limited practices on Wednesday and Friday. That adds some risk to his Week 13 profile, but Olave still belongs in the vast majority of starting lineups.

Saints WR Chris Olave (back) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Dolphins. He was reportedly experiencing back spasms on Wednesday and then didn’t practice on Thursday. Olave was able to return to a limited practice on Friday. We’ll look for more updates on his status and get New Orleans’ inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday.

Saints WR Chris Olave (back) went from a limited practice on Wednesday to no practice on Thursday. HC Kellen Moore called Olave's back issue "no big deal" on Wednesday, so we're still expecting him to play vs. Miami this weekend. But check back tomorrow to see how Olave is listed on the final injury report.

Rookie QB Tyler Shough completed 19 of 27 passes for 282 yards and 2 TDs with no INTs i in the win against the Carolina Panthers. He supported the Saints’ top two receiving weapons in WR Chris Olave (5-104-1) and TE Juwan Johnson (4-92-1). Despite the strong showing, the Saints' offense only scored 17 points.

WR Rashid Shaheed drew a team-high nine targets in Sunday's loss to the Rams. That more than doubled the total for his nearest teammates (Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson tied at four). Shaheed also led all Saints in receptions (5) and receiving yards (68). That marked the third straight game in which Shaheed has garnered at least nine targets.

Saints WR Chris Olave (ankle) is off the final Week 8 injury report. He progressed from no practice Wednesday to limited participation on Thursday to full-go on Friday. Olave should be ready for his usual voluminous role vs. the Buccaneers this weekend.

Saints WR Chris Olave (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. Insider Nick Underhill reported yesterday that Olave is expected to play vs. the Buccaneers this weekend, and this practice puts him on track. We'll see how Olave is listed on the final injury report tomorrow, but he can be penciled into Week 8 fantasy lineups for now.

Saints WR Chris Olave (ankle) missed Wednesday's practice. New Orleans Football's Nick Underhill hears that Olave injured his ankle in the Week 7 loss to the Bears but is expected to play vs. the Buccaneers this weekend. He can stay penciled into fantasy lineups for now, but we'll keep an eye on Olave over the next few days.

Saints WR Chris Olave was the one shining spot of the Saints’ offense going 5-98-2 on 7 targets. He had the only scores of the entire day for the Saints who only mustered 14 points against the Bears. TE Juwan Johnson went 5-79-0 on seven targets while WR Rashid Shaheed led the team with nine targets only going 4-40-0.

The forecast for today's Saints-Bears game calls for winds of 15 mph with gusts around 30. That's enough to impact the passing and kicking games. We've made some projection docks to both passing games, although guys like QB Caleb Williams and WRs Rome Odunze and Chris Olave can remain in fantasy lineups. Avoid both kickers in this game. The over/under in this one has dropped from 46.5 to 44.5.

Saints WR Chris Olave caught 3 of 6 targets for 20 yards and 1 score in Sunday’s loss at Buffalo. He’s now been held under 60 yards in four straight games.

Saints WR Chris Olave tallied 14 targets, 10 catches, and 57 yards in a 31-point loss to Seattle. He led New Orleans in all major receiving categories.

Saints WR Chris Olave took a big hit in the fourth quarter of Sunday's opener vs. the Cardinals. He looked a bit woozy and went into the medical tent, presumably for a concussion check. We'll update Olave's status when we know more.

Update: Olave returned on New Orleans' next possession.

The New Orleans Saints have named Spencer Rattler as the team’s Week 1 starting QB, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Saints TE Juwan Johnson described new HC Kellen Moore's system as a "fast-break offense." Johnson added that he's "really excited" about the scheme.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Saints QB Derek Carr has a shoulder injury that might cost him the upcoming season.