DeMario Douglas Headed For Favorable Week 16 Matchup
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas is an intriguing fantasy option ahead of his Week 16 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. While Douglas was held to just three catches for 11 yards (plus one touchdown) last Sunday, he has a promising chance to bounce back in Orchard Park this weekend. This optimism is rooted in the Bills' subpar performances against slot receivers this season. Buffalo has allowed the second-most fantasy points to receivers in the slot, which bodes well for Douglas, who has played 400 slot snaps this season (fifth-most in the NFL). Plus, with the Patriots expected to be playing from behind, there should be no shortage of targets for Douglas this week. He's not a touchdown or big-play threat, but his impressive volume and favorable matchup make him a fringe top-36 fantasy receiver in PPR leagues.
DeMario Douglas Salvages Performance With Short Touchdown Grab
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas caught each of his three targets for 11 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The 23-year-old was headed for a low-volume, low-yardage performance when Maye boosted his fantasy production by scrambling toward the goal line and shoveling the ball to Douglas for a three-yard touchdown. The Liberty product has struggled to command a significant target share over the last couple of weeks as Maye continues to spread the ball around to players like Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, Kendrick Bourne, and Kayshon Boutte. As a result, Douglas will rank outside the top 36 fantasy receivers heading into Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills.
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas is back on the fantasy radar as a dependable WR3/FLEX option in Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals. Douglas caught four passes for just 20 yards in his last game, but he averaged a solid five catches and 51.5 yards in the four weeks prior to that. The second-year receiver typically operates out of the slot, making him a dependable safety valve for Drake Maye in short-yardage scenarios. Fortunately for Douglas, the Cardinals struggle to defend slot receivers, allowing the fifth-most fantasy points per game to the position. New England's 24-year-old pass catcher is a dependable WR3 option as the fantasy playoffs get underway this week.
DeMario Douglas Delivers Low Yardage On Four Catches
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas caught all four of his targets for 20 receiving yards during Sunday's Week 13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Although four targets represent solid volume, Douglas' low yardage total was not enough to put him on the fantasy radar in Week 13. In fact, this was his lowest yardage and fantasy points total since Week 8 against the New York Jets. As New England pass-catchers Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, Kayshon Boutte, and Kendrick Bourne continue to command significant target shares, there may be fewer opportunities for Douglas. He should rank as a WR4 in fantasy football on the other side of the Patriots' Week 14 bye.
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's Week 13 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Douglas had been listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week long, but the expectation as of Sunday morning was that he would be able to play. The 23-year-old has been a productive volume-based option through seven games with Drake Maye as his quarterback, catching 30 passes for 324 yards and one touchdown during that span. He remains Maye's favorite wide receiver even amidst the emergencies of Kayshon Boutte and Kendrick Bourne. The second-year receiver out of Liberty can be deployed as a low-end WR3/FLEX option in fantasy football this week.
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas (ankle) is expected to be active for Sunday's Week 13 game against the Indianapolis Colts, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Douglas had been listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week long. The 23-year-old has been productive through seven games with Drake Maye as his quarterback, catching 30 passes for 324 yards and one touchdown during that span. He remains Maye's favorite wide receiver even amidst the emergencies of Kayshon Boutte and Kendrick Bourne. The second-year receiver out of Liberty can be deployed as a low-end WR3/FLEX option in fantasy football this week.
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas (ankle) has been listed as questionable to play this Sunday against the visiting Indianapolis Colts in Week 13. Douglas was limited in practice this week and is now up in the air to play this weekend. If the 23-year-old is ruled out, it would be a serious downgrade for New England's offense, as he's been one of quarterback Drake Maye's favorite target through the air. Douglas entered Week 13 leading the team's receiving corps in receptions (48), receiving yards (477) and targets (66) while scoring one touchdown in 12 games in his second season in the NFL. Because of his injury, Douglas becomes more of a shaky WR4/5 option for fantasy managers this weekend. If he's unable to get the green light to play on Sunday morning, Kendrick Bourne and Kayshon Boutte will likely be the top receivers, with tight ends Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper also seeing more work.
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas (ankle) and safety Kyle Dugger (ankle) were both limited for a second consecutive practice on Thursday. Douglas has appeared in all 12 games so far this season, catching 48 passes for 477 yards and one touchdown en route to ranking as the overall WR46 in fantasy football. He has seen an uptick in volume with Drake Maye under center and should be treated as a fringe top-36 option heading into Week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts. Meanwhile, Dugger has made frequent appearances on the injury report all season long, ultimately playing in eight games while registering 42 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble.
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas (ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury, according to Evan Lazar of Patriots.com. Douglas is coming off another productive showing where he tallied 62 yards off five receptions in their loss to the Miami Dolphins last weekend. Over his past three games, Douglas has averaged a solid 57.0 yards per game and seen 6.0 targets per contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the week, as he has two more opportunities to upgrade to full participation before the weekend. If he can suit up, he would face a weak Indianapolis Colts defense that has allowed the 14th-most PPR points to opposing WRs this season.
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas converted seven targets into five catches for 62 yards during Sunday's Week 12 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Douglas has continued to be one of the Patriots' most productive receivers in his second NFL season, bringing his season totals to 48 catches, 482 yards, and one touchdown so far this year. He'll remain a very intriguing, volume-based WR3/FLEX option heading into next week's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
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