Overview
- Olave is dealing with back spasms and returned to practice Friday after leaving Wednesday early and missing Thursday.
- NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported there is some optimism he will play, though his status remains a gameday decision.
- Running back Alvin Kamara has been ruled out with a knee injury for Week 13, according to the team's injury report.
- Through 11 games Olave leads the Saints with 69 receptions for 734 yards and four touchdowns, including nine catches for 70 yards in last week's loss to Atlanta.
- New Orleans has not topped 20 points since Week 5, and if active Olave is expected to be a key target for rookie quarterback Tyler Shough.