- Chris Olave: 10 catches, 182 yards, 13 targets.
- Zay Flowers: 5 catches, 150 yards, a touchdown, 6 targets.
- Olave’s longest catch was 47 yards; Flowers’ was 54.
Chris Olave had the larger target and catch total. Zay Flowers had the more explosive per-catch result and scored. Their big Week 1 afternoons deserve different follow-up checks.
Start with the Fantasy Desk and the latest Shark Snip blog coverage, then make the lineup choice that fits your own scoring and roster.
Olave’s volume came in a heavy passing game
New Orleans’ final ESPN summary records a 31-30 overtime loss at Detroit. Tyler Shough threw 56 passes for 410 yards. Olave caught 10 passes for 182 yards on 13 targets. His longest reception was 47 yards, leaving 135 yards on his other nine catches.
Flowers was explosive in fewer attempts
Baltimore’s final ESPN summary records a 41-23 win at Indianapolis. Lamar Jackson attempted 25 passes for 324 yards. Flowers caught 5 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown on 6 targets. His 54-yard longest catch leaves 96 yards on the other four receptions, and his 30.0 yards per catch came from 150 divided by five.
Olave’s ten catches give PPR managers a different scoring path from Flowers’ five. Flowers’ touchdown adds to his score in standard and point-per-reception leagues. Read those facts beside your league rules before choosing between them.
Start or Sit
Olave’s 13 targets are the first number to watch next week. Flowers’ six targets, five catches and 150 yards are his. Keep both in the Week 2 lineup conversation without pretending one Sunday answers the season.
FAQ
How many targets did Olave have?
Olave had 13 targets.
What was Olave’s longest catch?
It was 47 yards.
What were Flowers’ stats?
Flowers had 5-150-1 on 6 targets.
What was Flowers’ longest catch?
It was 54 yards.
What to watch next: Watch Olave’s next target count and Flowers’ next mix of targets, catches and yards.
Where these numbers come from
ESPN final summaries checked September 13, 2026: Saints at Lions and Ravens at Colts.
