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Scouting report

by Brandon Niles

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 11, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 vs. New Orleans

Greg Olsen had an off week against the Chiefs with only 39 yards, but he still caught five balls and was targeted eight times as the Panthers slipped to 3-6 on the season. Olsen remains one of the most consistent fantasy TEs in football and should continue to be heavily targeted in the Carolina offense.

This week, Olsen should have a great game against a Saints team that has given up the third most points to opposing teams this year and allows the most passing yards per game of any team in the league. Olsen is an elite option and should be started in all league formats.

by Brandon Niles

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 10, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 vs. Kansas City

Greg Olsen had another nice game against the Rams last week, catching five passes for 52 yards and a touchdown. Olsen leads all TEs and is actually eighth in overall receiving yards in the NFL this season. He’s a vital part of the Panther offense and should continue to be leaned on heavily by QB Cam Newton.

The Chiefs have only allowed one touchdown to the TE position all season, but they rank in the bottom half of the league in overall pass defense and Olsen is the kind of elite TE that can be matchup proof. He should be active in all leagues and should continue to be one of the top TE options each and every week.

by Brandon Niles

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 9, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 vs. Los Angeles

Greg Olsen is coming off a down week against the Cardinals, where he caught only one of the three passes thrown his way for 11 yards. It was Olsen first legitimately bad game of the season, and likely an anomaly. The team got up early and leaned on the running game, with only 27 pass attempts all game. That won’t be the case every week.

This week, Olsen should get back on track against the Rams. The Rams have been very average against the pass this season, but half of the six passing touchdowns they’ve allowed this year have gone to TEs. Expect another game where Olsen is heavily-targeted and he should be active in all leagues.

by Brandon Niles

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 8, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 vs. Arizona
Greg Olsen had another strong outing against the Saints before the bye, with six catches on seven targets and 94 yards. Olsen has been one of the most consistent fantasy options this season and he leads all TEs in yards and receptions.

This week isn’t the best matchup for Olsen. The Cardinals have only allowed five passing touchdowns all season, and not a single one to the TE position. In fact, the Cardinals are best in the league against the TE spot, averaging only 2.1 fantasy points per game to TEs in ESPN standard leagues. Still, Olsen will be targeted so heavily he should still be in for a quality game. We still have him as a top option in all league formats, and he should be active in all leagues.

by Brandon Niles

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 6, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 at New Orleans
Greg Olsen didn’t find the end zone on Monday night against the Bucs, but he did catch nine passes for 181 yards. Olsen is fourth in the league in receiving yards and has been a monster in the passing game for Carolina. He’s also tied for fifth in the NFL with 33 receptions.

Olsen goes up against a Saints defense that allows 301 passing yards per game to opposing offenses and he should once again be heavily targeted in a game that could end up being a shoot-out. He’s the top fantasy option at the TE position every week right now and should be active in all league formats.

by Brandon Niles

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 5, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Tampa Bay
Greg Olsen had another nice game last week against the Falcons, catching six passes for 76 yards and a touchdown. He leads all TEs in fantasy points so far this year and has scored a touchdown in two of the last three games. He also leads the team with an average of 10 targets per game through the first quarter of the season.

This week he faces a Bucs team that has struggled on defense so far this year. While they haven’t given up a touchdown to a TE yet, they also haven’t faced a team that emphasizes the TE position through four games. The Bucs have allowed nine touchdown passes to opposing teams, 28th in the league, and Olsen should once again be an elite fantasy option in all leagues.

by Brandon Niles

CAR TE Greg Olsen - Week 4, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Atlanta
Greg Olsen only had 64 yards against the Vikings last week, but he did catch six passes on a team-high 10 targets and he remains Cam Newton’s favorite option in the passing game, with nine targets per game through the first three weeks.

This week, Olsen should definitely be active in all league formats. The Falcons gave up 109 yards and a TD to the tight end position on Monday night, and they are tied for dead last with Detroit in touchdown passes allowed this season. Olsen is an elite fantasy option every week, one of the steadiest out there, and should be used over anyone else at the position.

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