Worrying Scene: Chris Olave’s Injury Sparks Concern After…
You never want to see this, even against a divisional opponent. Even when it’s the Saints. About midway through the first quarter, Carolina Panthers safety Xavier Woods laid an illegal hit on wide receiver Cris Olave, who was a defenseless receiver.
Several yellow flags were thrown onto the turf immediately. It was a pretty scary scene as it was clear immediately that Olave was seriously hurt.
After an extended delay to the game, Olave was eventually carted off the field. He did have movement in his extremities and shook a few hands on his way out.
According to the Fox broadcast, it is indeed a concussion and Olave is currently on his way to the hospital.
As for the game itself, the Saints are running all over the Panthers and their “defense” but have bailed them out whenever they choose to throw the ball, so they’ve had to settle for two field goals. New Orleans leads 6-0.
