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Chris Olave or Joshua PalmerWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chris Olave is a New Orleans Saints wide receiver who averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Joshua Palmer is a Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver who averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRNew Orleans Saints#9 WR
Chris Olave
PPG
13.6
Games
16
Rec
100
Rec Yds
1,163
Rec TDs
9
Targets
156
Bye
Week 8
WRLos Angeles Chargers
Joshua Palmer
PPG
6.8
Games
14
Rec
42
Rec Yds
498
Rec TDs
2
Targets
65
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Olave vs Joshua Palmer: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatChris OlaveJoshua Palmer
PPG (Half-PPR)13.66.8
Games Played1614
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)21895
Receptions10042
Rec/Game6.33.0
Receiving Yards1,163498
Rec Yds/Game72.735.6
Receiving TDs92
Targets15665
Target Share/Game9.84.6
Age26-
Experience3 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chris Olave or Joshua Palmer in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Chris Olave and Joshua Palmer is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Chris Olave averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8.

Should I draft Chris Olave or Joshua Palmer in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025, and Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 across 14. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Chris Olave and Joshua Palmer average in 2025?▾

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 6.8 points per game.

When are Chris Olave and Joshua Palmer's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Olave (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Joshua Palmer (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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