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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Chris Olave vs Drake London

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Drake London and Chris Olave are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRNew Orleans Saints#9

Chris Olave

PPG

13.6

Games

Rec

100

Rec Yds

1,163

Rec TDs

Targets

156

Bye

Week 11

WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Chris Olave

Drake London

Head to Head

13.6 PPG14.0 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Olave: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #9 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Olave is producing at 62% of elite pace and Drake London at 64%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Chris Olave vs Drake London: Who Should You Start?

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Chris Olave finished the 2025 season at 13.6 PPG over 16 games with the New Orleans Saints, while Drake London clocked in at 14.0 across 12 appearances for the Atlanta Falcons. A 0.4-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Target volume is the story here. Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025, while Drake London drew 112. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Chris Olave, even in weeks where Drake London posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Chris Olave is off Week 11 and Drake London Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Chris Olave (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Chris Olave by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chris Olave played 16 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatOlaveLondon

PPG (Half-PPR)13.614.0

Games Played1612

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)218168

Receptions10068

Rec/Game6.35.7

Receiving Yards1,163919

Rec Yds/Game72.776.6

Receiving TDs97

Targets156112

Target Share/Game9.89.3

Age2524

Experience3 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Drake London at 14.0 PPG, 0.4 points per game above Chris Olave's 13.6. 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 Drake London in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Chris Olave's 13.6 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 Drake London average in 2025?▾

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Chris Olave and Drake London's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Olave (NO) has a bye in Week 11, and Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Olave or Drake London a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Chris Olave by 0.4 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.