Devaughn Vele

It was business as usual for Johnson, who has at least four catches in three-of-four Tyler Shough starts. He scored in Shough's first two starts but has since run dry in that department. That is to be expected with Shough taking his lumps on a week-to-week basis. Johnson led the Saints in targets this week, though Devaughn Vele paced the team in catches and yards. Johnson will remain a low-end TE1 for his Week 14 matchup with the Bucs.

Olave entered Sunday listed as questionable because of back spasms. He moved well and earned plenty of targets, but the fact that Devaughn Vele led the team in all receiving categories could point to the back injury being a minor issue for Olave in this contest. Olave could have made up some ground on Vele late in the game had he brought down a game-winning score. Tyler Shough put the ball on the money on a deep shot to Olave during the Saints' final drive. Navigating two defenders near the end zone, Olave let the ball slip between his hands, blowing a chance at the win. It was a frustrating end to a floor performance from the young wideout. He will remain in the WR2 ranks when the Saints take on the Bucs.

Vele gathered in all eight targets for 93 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 21-17 defeat against the Dolphins.

Vele also recovered an onside kick late in the fourth quarter to keep hope alive for the Saints. They would eventually fail to convert a quarterback sneak on fourth down, putting their comeback effort to bed. Chris Olave dealt with back spasms in practice this week. He was listed as questionable heading into today's game. Olave suited up but posted a quiet box score outside of a touchdown, catching just four passes. The back issue likely forced the Saints to lean on Vele--normally their No. 2 receiver--in this game. Olave should be healthier next week, putting Vele's ceiling somewhere around the WR4/5 border versus the Bucs.

A limited session to open the week is nothing new for Olave. The bigger concern is that he left practice earlier, meaning he suffered the injury during today's session. It could have been a precautionary measure from the Saints, but there is at least a chance this issue will force him to miss time. Devaughn Vele is the next man up for the Saints. Tight end Juwan Johnson would also see more work if Olave misses any time.