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    Saints WR leaves the game against Buccaneers

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    The New Orleans Saints have had to deal with a lot of injury issues at the start of the 2024 NFL season, and it looks like they’ve had to deal with another major upset in Week 6.

    Chris Olave left the game in the first quarter after suffering an injury on his first catch of the day. The veteran wideout took a shot to the head during the short reception and appeared dazed afterward. Medical staff members from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Saints quickly attended to him before he got up and walked to the medical tent for treatment.

    Here’s what you need to know about Olave’s injury and how it could impact the Saints, who are already without top quarterback Derek Carr and several offensive linemen.

    Chris Olave injury update

    Olave apparently suffered a head injury on the Saints’ first offensive drive in their Week 6 game against the Buccaneers.

    Olave caught a five-yard dump-off from rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler on a second-and-15 play. The third-year receiver turned toward the sideline in an attempt to avoid Tykee Smith, but was hit hard by cornerback Zyon McCollum, who was guarding the sideline.

    Olave fumbled after getting the hit, and Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. picked it up and returned it for a touchdown. Meanwhile, Olave stood behind the piece and seemed dazed. Tampa Bay’s medical staff immediately came to his aid before New Orleans staff came across the field to treat him.

    Olave was able to get up and leave the field under his own power. He was treated in the blue medical tent before going to the locker room to be examined for concussion.

    The Saints announced during the second quarter that Olave had suffered a concussion and would be out for the rest of the game. His status for the “Thursday Night Football” game in New Orleans in Week 7 could also be in question.

    Who is Chris Olave’s backup on the Saints WR depth chart?

    Olave’s backup is Bub Means. The rookie fifth-round pick out of Pitt entered Week 6 with just one goal in four career games, but made his first career catch against the Buccaneers after replacing Olave.

    The Saints will have just four healthy receivers on the roster, with Olave ruled out. They are as follows:

    Rattler can also rely on the Saints’ tight end, currently led by Juwan Johnson and Foster Moreau, to serve as his top targets.

    Chris Olave stats

    Olave had just one catch for five yards before suffering a concussion against the Buccaneers. He entered Sunday’s game with 22 catches for 275 yards and one touchdown on the season.

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