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

· Sep 05, 2019 · 9:36 PM EDT

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Los Angeles Rams

At 34 years old and coming off back-to-back injury-plagued seasons, Greg Olsen is out to prove he still has some fuel left in the tank. Olsen had only 291 yards on 27 receptions in 2018 as the Panthers struggled in the passing game, but he did manage four touchdowns, giving him some upside if he proves to be healthy.

Heading into Week 1, Olsen appears to be healthy and will face a Rams defense that allowed the eighth-most touchdown passes in the league last year. Olsen is risky given his struggles the past two years, but the Panthers will still look to him in the red zone and he stands a decent chance of hitting paydirt in this matchup. We have him ranked as a borderline starter and viable streaming option.

by Brandon Niles

· Jul 26, 2019 · 9:08 AM EDT

CAR TE Greg Olsen - 2019 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Prior to 2017, there were few players in the league as consistent as Greg Olsen. He had at least 800 yards in each of the previous five seasons, including at least 1,000 yards in the previous three. Olsen only played nine games last year, but he demonstrated some his playmaking against the Bucs in November with six catches, 76 yards and a touchdown. If Olsen can be healthy this year, he should continue to be a primary target for quarterback Cam Newton.

Fantasy Downside

Olsen has struggled to stay on the field the last two seasons. He’s missed 16 games over the past two season combined. At 34 years old, he’s unlikely to regain the ability to separate that made him so dangerous early in his career, and multiple foot injuries get harder and harder with age. Youngster Ian Thomas showed flashes of ability as a rookie last year and he may end up eating into Olsen’s snaps and targets.

2019 Bottom Line

Olsen says he’s healthy heading into August, which is a good sign for Panther fans and fantasy owners looking for bargains at the tight end position. He’s currently going in the 12th round of 12-team leagues, which will be a steal if he can stay on the field and get even close to the kind of production he had prior to all the injuries. He’s worth a gamble with such a small cost for owners looking to forego the position in early rounds.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 30, 2018 · 11:41 AM EST

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Greg Olsen struggled last week against the Seahawks with only two catches and 11 yards. While his yardage and reception numbers haven’t been impressive this season, he’s found the end zone in four of his past six games, making him a fairly consistent option in a season where it’s hard to get fantasy production out of the tight end position.

This week, Olsen will face a Buccaneers defense that has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends this year. Expect Olsen to continue to get red zone looks and to have a better-than-average chance at scoring in a game that has shootout written all over it. We have him inside our top-10 ranking this week.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 23, 2018 · 11:55 AM EST

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 vs. Seattle Seahawks

Greg Olsen only caught two passes for nine yards last week against the Lions, but he scored his fourth touchdown in five games and continues to be looked at often in the red zone. Olsen has been very steady, albeit a little touchdown-dependent, since coming back from his foot injury earlier this season, and fantasy owners have been able to plug-and-play the veteran once again.

This week, Olsen faces a Seahawks defense that has allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game to the tight end position this season. However, in a season marred by inconsistent tight end play, there’s something to be said for consistency, and Olsen has been producing as of late. We have him as a top-five option in all leagues despite a tough matchup.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 16, 2018 · 12:30 PM EST

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 11 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 at Detroit Lions

After scoring a touchdown in three straight games, Greg Olsen struggled along with most of the Panthers offense last week, putting up only 40 yards on four receptions against the Steelers. Olsen led the team in targets with six however, and it’s good to see him re-establishing a solid rapport with quarterback Cam Newton after a lost season in 2017.

This week, Olsen and the Panthers will try to bounce back against a Lions defense that has been above average against the tight end position, but was just torched by the Bears offense last week. Olsen’s role in the offense should make him a nice option regardless of matchup, and he should be active in all leagues, particularly with six teams on bye.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 07, 2018 · 6:04 PM EST

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 10 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 at Pittsburgh Steelers

Greg Olsen had a great game against the Buccaneers last week, catching all six passes thrown his way for 76 yards and his third touchdown in as many games. Olsen is still a little nicked up, but he’s looking more and more like the consistent fantasy tight end he’s been throughout most of his Panthers career.

This week, Olsen will face a Steelers defense that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to the tight end position this year, including 53 receptions. Olsen has cautiously returned to his status as a top fantasy tight end, and he should be active in all leagues in what should be a good matchup.

by Brandon Niles

· Nov 02, 2018 · 12:18 PM EDT

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 9 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Greg Olsen is starting to look like himself again, as he hauled in four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown last week against the Ravens. It was his second touchdown in as many games, and he’s averaged 5.3 targets over his last three outings.

This week, Olsen faces a Buccaneers defense that gives up the fourth-most fantasy points per game to the tight end position. He should be featured heavily and if Ryan Fitzpatrick can get the Tampa Bay offense humming, this game could be a shootout. We have Olsen as an elite fantasy option this week, particularly with a lot of teams on bye, and he should be active in all formats.