Greg Olsen Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

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Age: 39
Weight: 255 lbs
Height: 6' 5"
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by Brandon Niles

· Oct 31, 2019 · 9:06 AM EDT

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 9 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 vs. Tennessee Titans

Greg Olsen struggled last week against a tough 49ers defense, catching just two passes for 13 yards as the Panthers got destroyed. Olsen should fare better in more friendly matchups over the course of the season, but he’s been up-and-down this year anyway, so fantasy owners should play the matchups. He’s had only two games with double-digit fantasy points, and he’s had three games with less than four PPR points.

This week, Olsen faces a Titans defense that has been pretty stout this season but has been surprisingly vulnerable to opposing tight ends. They rank 25th in aFPA to the position and just allowed six catches and 97 yards to Hunter Henry just two weeks ago. Olsen hasn’t been consistent, but he should be able to take advantage of this matchup and is an excellent streaming option in all league formats this week.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 24, 2019 · 11:03 AM EDT

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 8 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 at San Francisco 49ers

Greg Olsen had a quality outing against the Buccaneers before the bye last week, putting up 52 yards on four receptions. It was good to see him rack up seven targets after only six combined in his previous two games, and he continues to be a reliable safety valve for whoever plays quarterback in Carolina.

This week is a tough matchup for Olsen against a 49ers defense that has been dominant this season. Only the Vikings rank higher in our aFPA to opposing tight ends, and they’ve allowed just five passing touchdowns all year. Olsen is a borderline starter since there is such a dearth of value at the position league-wide, but he’s a risky option in most leagues and if you can go with someone in a better matchup without too much drop-off in talent, definitely consider it.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 11, 2019 · 12:49 PM EDT

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (London Game)

Greg Olsen had an extremely disappointing game against the Jaguars last week, ending up with zero catches on only two targets. After 25 targets through the first three games, Olsen has only six over his past two. It’s concerning to see him targeted so few times, but he remains the starting tight end in Carolina and a quality safety valve if Kyle Allen decides to use him. Allen threw him a pair of touchdowns against the Cardinals in Week 3, so the connection has worked before.

This week, Olsen plays a Buccaneers defense that he was able to find room against in Week 2, catching six of nine balls thrown his way for 110 yards. Only the Cardinals rank lower than Tampa Bay in aFPA to opposing tight ends this year, and Olsen should be a quality option for owners looking for help at the position. We have him ranked inside our top-10 this week.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 03, 2019 · 1:50 PM EDT

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Greg Olsen had a bad game last week with only two catches and five yards. However, he’s been targeted an average of 7.3 times per game so far this season and has had double-digit fantasy points in two of four games. Olsen is a trusted target in the offense and quarterback Kyle Allen showed he can use him when he caught two touchdowns in Week 3 against the Cardinals.

The Jaguars have allowed the 12th-least aFPA to opposing tight ends this season, so they’re a hair above average. They did give up a touchdown to Noah Fant last week however, and Olsen should find some room this week. As a nice safety valve in the Carolina offense, Olsen is a quality low-end TE1 in all leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 26, 2019 · 12:12 PM EDT

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Houston Texans

Greg Olsen looked like he was in classic mode last week against the Cardinals, catching six of the seven balls thrown his way for 75 yards and two touchdowns. This followed a 110-yard performance in Week 2 and reminded fantasy owners how steady the veteran used to be. Olsen’s production against really bad defenses should be taken into consideration – the Cardinals are the worst team in the league in aFPA by the tight end position, and the Buccaneers are the 11th-worst – but his 25 targets so far this season are a good sign that he’ll be a mainstay of the offense while healthy.

The Texans have been very average against the tight end this year, so Olsen has a chance to thrive once again. His connection with new quarterback Kyle Allen didn’t seem to be a problem last week, so there’s no cause for concern heading into his second start with Allen under center. Fantasy owners should consider him a high-floor option and we have him just outside our top five at the position.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 20, 2019 · 10:01 AM EDT

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Arizona Cardinals
Greg Olsen looked great against the Buccaneers last week, catching six passes for 110 yards. He was targeted nine times, despite being hobbled heading into the game. Olsen should continue to be used as a safety blanket, and he’s a quality low-end starter with upside in good matchups. As long as he’s healthy, the Panthers will continue to use him. Cam Newton’s health is concerning, but he still see targets with a young quarterback even if Newton isn’t able to go.

The Cardinals gave up six catches, 131 yards and a touchdown to rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson in their first game. They followed that up by allowing eight catches, 112 yards and a touchdown to second-year tight end Mark Andrews last week. Regardless of the quarterback situation in Carolina, Olsen is a safe play with high upside in what could be a fantastic matchup.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 11, 2019 · 3:02 PM EDT

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Greg Olsen only caught four passes for 36 yards last week against the Rams, but he was targeted nine times and clearly has the trust of Cam Newton after years of being a security blanket. That’s a good sign for fantasy owners who grabbed Olsen late to be the primary tight end. He was nicked up in Week 1, but early reports say he should be good for his matchup against the Buccaneers.

Tampa held George Kittle to 54 yards last week, but he did catch eight passes. Expect the Panthers to continue to feature Olsen on short-to-intermediate routes, giving him a high floor in what should be a good matchup. Keep an eye on the injury report, but as long as he’s active, he’s a borderline starter in all league formats, and an excellent streaming option in shallow leagues.