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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Olave vs Terry McLaurinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chris Olave is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.6 PPG to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chris Olave is the better fantasy play this season.

Chris Olave is the better play on a neutral week. 13.6 PPG with 1,160 yards gives a reliable baseline. Terry McLaurin at 9.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Chris Olave higher, but do not fade Terry McLaurin entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRNew Orleans Saints#9PPG LEADER

Chris Olave

PPG

13.6

Games

Rec

100

Rec Yds

1,163

Rec TDs

Targets

156

Bye

Week 8

WRWashington Commanders#35

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Chris Olave

Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

13.6 PPG9.5 PPG

16 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Olave: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #9 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Olave is producing at 62% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. That ranking gap means Chris Olave carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Olave vs Terry McLaurin: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Chris Olave and Terry McLaurin for your lineup, you are not alone. Chris Olave finished the 2025 season at 13.6 PPG for the New Orleans Saints (16 games), and Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 for the Washington Commanders (10 games).

That 4.1-point weekly advantage for Chris Olave is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025, while Terry McLaurin drew 60. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Chris Olave, even in weeks where Terry McLaurin posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Chris Olave sits Week 8 while Terry McLaurin is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Chris Olave is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Terry McLaurin is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Chris Olave (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Chris Olave outscored Terry McLaurin by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chris Olave played 16 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. That durability gap means Chris Olave contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chris Olave scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Chris Olave is 5 years younger than Terry McLaurin (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Olave vs Terry McLaurin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Olave	Terry McLaurin
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.6	9.5
Games Played	16	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	95
Receptions	100	38
Rec/Game	6.3	3.8
Receiving Yards	1,163	582
Rec Yds/Game	72.7	58.2
Receiving TDs	9	3
Targets	156	60
Target Share/Game	9.8	6.0
Age	25	30
Experience	3 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Chris Olave at 13.6 PPG, 4.1 points per game above Terry McLaurin's 9.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chris Olave or Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Olave has the edge at 13.6 PPG compared to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Chris Olave and Terry McLaurin average in 2025?▾

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Chris Olave and Terry McLaurin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Olave (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Terry McLaurin (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Olave or Terry McLaurin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Chris Olave outscored Terry McLaurin by 4.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.