Olsen (ankle) led the Panthers with eight receptions (on eight targets) for 105 receiving yards Sunday versus the Packers.
Olsen was one of few bright spots on the Panthers' offense Sunday, as the ever-reliable tight end caught all eight of his targets. Additionally, Olsen's 105 yards somewhat surprisingly set a career-high for the eight-year veteran. While rookie receiver Kelvin Benjamin embodies Carolina's most explosive pass-catcher, Olsen is easily the team's most dependable and is enjoying his best beginning to a season yet. Through seven games, Olsen boasts 41 catches (on 59 targets), 493 yards and five touchdowns.
Olsen has been arguably my most reliable player so far this year. I didn't get one of the top TEs in my draft, but I had read that Olsen was probably the "best of the rest". Even though he may not produce the juicy stats of a Julius or Jimmy, I am satisfied with the ten points or so on average that he produces.
Same. I got him super late in the draft, because nobody in my league wanted him. I actually wanted Witten over Olsen, but glad that never panned out for me. I've loved Greg Olsen on my team.
I traded for him 4 weeks ago for Emmanuel Sanders after Sanders broke out for two big games…Easily one of the best trades I have made. A security blanket of 10+ points from a TE is very nice considering the inconsistent QB play I get out of Nick Foles and Joe Flacco.
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Mr-Bob-DobalinaTue 10/21/14 11:43 PM
Olsen has been arguably my most reliable player so far this year. I didn't get one of the top TEs in my draft, but I had read that Olsen was probably the "best of the rest". Even though he may not produce the juicy stats of a Julius or Jimmy, I am satisfied with the ten points or so on average that he produces.
Brother_BrighamWed 10/22/14 12:57 AM
Same. I got him super late in the draft, because nobody in my league wanted him. I actually wanted Witten over Olsen, but glad that never panned out for me. I've loved Greg Olsen on my team.
GradyJWed 10/22/14 9:57 AM
Indeed! Very solid TE. I actually drafted him as insurance for Gronk. I feel like the 2011 Pats rolling in 2 TE sets!
goblizzWed 10/22/14 12:08 PM
I traded for him 4 weeks ago for Emmanuel Sanders after Sanders broke out for two big games…Easily one of the best trades I have made. A security blanket of 10+ points from a TE is very nice considering the inconsistent QB play I get out of Nick Foles and Joe Flacco.