Chris Olave carted off after taking scary hit from Panthers safety Xavier Woods

New Orleans wide receiver Chris Olave carted off the field at Bank of America Stadium.

Tim Weaver | Nov 3, 2024

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 25: Chris Olave (12) of the New Orleans Saints lines up and awaits the snap during a football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints on Sep 25, 2022, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. / (Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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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 Chris 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.

Xavier Woods flagged for hit on Chris Olave

This was the frightening hit on Chris Olave, who is now on a stretcher and being carted off the field.

Olave has suffered at least three documented concussions in his NFL career.pic.twitter.com/VXrewx3C7s https://t.co/7MK4rS6VX8
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 3, 2024

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.

Chris Olave shook hands with a few teammates before being carted off. pic.twitter.com/bDhz99KGzJ
— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) November 3, 2024

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.