Saints WR Chris Olave Hospitalized Due to Blood Clot in Lung, Out for Week 18
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave has been hospitalized after a blood clot was detected in his lung. The blood clot was found early, and he is not expected to play in Week 18. According to Saints reporter Nick Underhill, Olave is expected to be discharged on Thursday. Olave, 25, has no prior history of blood clots and has been sidelined for about a month, per ESPN.
This season, Olave has appeared in 16 games, recording 100 receptions for 1,163 yards and 9 touchdowns, ranking 6th in receptions and 7th in yards in the NFL. During the Saints' current four-game winning streak, Olave has contributed 27 receptions, 382 yards, and 4 touchdowns, developing a productive pairing with rookie quarterback Tyler Shough.
The upcoming weekend holds important implications for the NFC South division. The Carolina Panthers can clinch the division title with a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or if the Saints lose to the Atlanta Falcons. The Buccaneers will face the Panthers on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Saints taking on the Falcons on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET.
