The New Orleans Saints struggled in the red zone during their game against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite moving the ball well, they faced issues in the red zone, resulting in settling for field goals and a costly interception. Wide receiver Chris Olave had an impressive performance, amassing over 100 yards in the first half, but he suffered a concussion and was ruled out for the rest of the game. This injury further depleted the Saints' receiving corps, already missing Michael Thomas and Rashid Shaheed.
Already without Michael Thomas and Rashid Shaheed, the Saints lost fellow WR Chris Olave to an injury on Sunday. What's the latest on Olave? https://t.co/B5c5L4A3gl
Chris Olave (concussion) ruled out against Falcons https://t.co/kA1gIJgHpf
Saints WR Chris Olave ruled out vs. Falcons with concussion https://t.co/ZOqQlnc58h https://t.co/0s2P4vRPN5
Chris Olave: Ruled out with concussion https://t.co/YNJjvTCusp
#Saints WR Chris Olave has a concussion and will not return to today's game vs. Atlanta. He had 7 catches for 114 yards on the day. https://t.co/TywklJT4j9
Saints ruled out WR Chris Olave due to a concussion.
Chris Olave (concussion) has been ruled out.
Saints' red zone drive implodes in a pile of penalties and a sack. They settle for another field goal. It's now 14-12.
Chris Olave banged his head on the turf while trying to make that catch. The Saints can not afford to lose him.
Chris Olave put up BIG numbers in the first half: #Saints 7 rec | 114 yds | 18.4 fan pts https://t.co/tleAaaovOM
#Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) is tackled by Atlanta #Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Atlanta. He has 7 catches for 114 yards with 3:54 left in the second quarter. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) https://t.co/Ri22klFwAI
Chris Olave has 120 yards in the first half. Saints offense has moved the ball well all day, but red zone issues persist.
Week 12 and Derek Carr has finally figured out how good Chris Olave is. #Saints
Chris Olave is well on his way to a career day. He now has six catches for 103 yards and we still have 4:58 left in the first half.
Saints WR Chris Olave up to 103 yards on six catches -- obviously the most promising development of the day so far
Who knew Saints' red-zone woes could reach a new low? Offense moving so well before they give up the 92-yard pick-6.