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Las Vegas Raiders-New Orleans Saints FEED topic: Can Raiders’ secondary contain Chris Olave?

Every defensive back who sees the field is going to have to bring their A-game.

Yahoo Sports · September 25, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders-New Orleans Saints FEED topic: Can Raiders’ secondary contain Chris Olave?

The Saints are an up-and-coming team in the league, finishing last season strong and beginning the current campaign 1-1, with a one-point overtime loss to the Detroit Lions serving as the blemish on their record. A big reason for New Orleans ' rise is its relatively new quarterback and wide receiver connection: Tyler Shough and Chris Olave .

Dating back to last season, Shough has been the Saints' starting quarterback for 11 games, and Olave has 76 receptions for 962 yards and six touchdowns during that timeframe. Over the past two weeks, they've been one of, if not the best, duos at taking deep shots to put heavy stress on opposing secondaries (more details in this week's key matchups column ).

The other aspect of Olave's game that makes him a tough cover is that he splits his time fairly evenly between being a left or right outside receiver and in the slot. So every defensive back who steps on the field for the Raiders will have to be on high alert.

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