Chris Olave Suffers Concussion in Saints Loss

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave sustained a concussion after a helmet-to-helmet hit during the first quarter of their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Olave fumbled the ball following the hit from Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum, which was then returned for a 58-yard touchdown by safety Antoine Winfield Jr. Despite the apparent helmet-to-helmet contact, no penalty was called, leading to criticism from the Superdome crowd. Olave, who had already been in concussion protocol twice in his NFL career, was ruled out for the remainder of the game. The Saints were already without starting quarterback Derek Carr, making the loss of Olave particularly impactful as they trailed 17-0 in the game. Olave had been a key player for the Saints, with 22 catches for 275 yards and a touchdown prior to this game.