During the New England Patriots' walkthrough practice on Monday, quarterback Drake Maye has gone to wide receiver DeMario Douglas "a ton," according to Taylor Kyles. Douglas is on the rise on fantasy draft boards this year as one of the most productive and consistent wideouts for the Patriots during training camp. The 24-year-old slot receiver could flourish in offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' system after he caught 66 of his 87 targets for 621 yards and three touchdowns in 17 games a year ago. The Patriots also have Stefon Diggs coming back from a torn ACL last year in Houston. If healthy, Diggs will be the team's WR1, but it doesn't mean that Douglas can't be fantasy relevant alongside him, mainly in PPR formats. Right now, Douglas is ranked at RotoBaller as the WR69, so fantasy managers won't need to spend much on him.
Aug 11, 2025 1:10 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas was "popping" during New England's practice session on Wednesday, according to reports from Mike Reiss of ESPN. During a scrimmage against the Washington Commanders, Douglas was credited for "having a day" against their secondary. The 24-year-old is competing alongside Stefon Diggs for the top role in the wide receiver room. Last season, Douglas began to establish a strong connection with Drake Maye over the final stretch. In his last eight games, he saw just under five targets per game and eclipsed the 50-yard mark three times. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during camp as he could continue to establish himself, as the top pass catcher. For now, he is worth a look as a WR4 with upside in standard formats.
Aug 6, 2025 11:51 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas has been the team's "second-best wide receiver" to date in training camp practices, according to Chad Graff of The Athletic. Despite this, Graff writes that Douglas' playing time could be limited because he only works from the slot. In 17 games (seven starts) for New England last season, Douglas recorded 66 catches for 621 yards and three touchdowns. He looks to be the team's primary slot receiver and could be the number two target-earner behind Stefon Diggs. Douglas doesn't have a ton of explosion down the field, and he's scored just three touchdowns in 31 career games, so his profile for fantasy is better suited towards PPR-scoring formats.
Aug 5, 2025 9:58 AM EST
DeMario Douglas has been the New England Patriots' "most consistent" wide receiver in training camp, according to Paul Perillo of Patriots.com. After hauling in 66 passes on 87 targets for 621 yards and three touchdowns in 2024, the 24-year-old Douglas has continued to develop a rapport with quarterback Drake Maye this summer. With Maye likely to take a leap forward this season under new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, Douglas should be among the beneficiaries. Slot receivers have been known to thrive under McDaniels, who got the best out of Julian Edelman, Wes Welker, Danny Amendola, and Jakobi Meyers in the past, which bodes well for Douglas.
Jul 29, 2025 8:35 PM EST
According to Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com, New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas has been quarterback Drake Maye's No. 1 pass-catcher, and "it isn't close." The duo reportedly flashed their connection in Saturday's practice on a scramble drill, with the Liberty alum turning upfield and snagging a long touchdown. Douglas has been a star at camp, per Kyles, "consistently getting open" and "catching everything thrown his way," -- looking exceedingly comfortable in Josh McDaniels' offense. The sentiment surrounding Maye is that he'll take a significant step forward in Year 2. If that's the case, and Douglas is ascending to a prominent role in the offense, he'd be a steal at his current ADP, sitting just inside the top 200 in drafts. At first blush, he'll likely be a more valuable PPR asset. Still, it isn't often you find a team's No. 1 option in the double-digit rounds.
Jul 26, 2025 3:51 PM EST
Patriots.com's Evan Lazar writes that along with wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee), New England Patriots pass-catchers DeMario Douglas and third-round rookie Kyle Williams are "locks" to make the 53-man roster. Mack Hollins also has a very strong chance of making the team. Douglas, 24, was the highest-rated Patriots receiver in ESPN's receiver score metric, finishing 25th among qualified pass-catchers. He had 66 catches for 621 yards and three touchdowns on 87 targets in his second NFL season and is set to reprise his role in the slot for the Pats in 2025. A lot of Douglas' early-season fantasy value will depend on whether Diggs is ready to start the regular season or not, and if he is, how effective he'll be. Douglas should see enough volume to be worth a late-round PPR flier in deeper leagues, but the Patriots also have much more competition at the position than they did a year ago.
Jul 15, 2025 2:00 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas caught three of his four targets for 34 yards during Sunday's Week 18 win over the Buffalo Bills. The second-year slot receiver finishes his 2024 campaign with 66 catches, 621 yards, and three touchdowns. Although he technically out-produced all other Patriots receivers this season, he lost significant ground to Kayshon Boutte as soon as Drake Maye took over as New England's starting quarterback. Heading into 2025, both Boutte and Douglas can expect to face competition as the Patriots bring in a new coaching staff and look to bolster their offense with a big-name wide receiver addition.
Jan 5, 2025 8:41 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas continues to trend upward ahead of Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Douglas had consistently been playing fewer than two-thirds of the Patriots' offensive snaps, but his snap share jumped to a season-high 92 percent in Week 17, and he could have a similar role against the Bills during the Patriots' regular-season finale. Douglas has been somewhat productive lately, too, catching 11 passes for 90 yards and two touchdowns over his last three games. The 24-year-old has suddenly found the end zone at a greater frequency than ever, and he remains one of the leading targets in New England's Drake Maye-led offense. Fantasy managers should expect him to rank as a low-end WR3 or high-end WR4 in Week 18.
Jan 3, 2025 11:13 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas caught four of his five targets for 49 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in blowout fashion. It was a peculiar game for Douglas, who had one catch for one yard and another catch for a loss of two yards along the way. Nevertheless, he salvaged and even boosted his fantasy value with a big 39-yard touchdown reception. The score came on a free play after a Los Angeles defender had jumped offside. Douglas, who has at least three catches in each of his last eight games, will rank as a low-end WR3 option for Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills.
Dec 29, 2024 12:03 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas remains on the fringe of the fantasy radar heading into Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Douglas is the overall WR48 in PPR leagues this year, but he has seen reduced opportunities lately with just 11 catches for 64 yards over his last three games. He did salvage his Week 15 showing with a touchdown, and his last three performances have represented his floors. Still, though, he doesn't inspire much confidence for the fantasy playoffs. If there's one factor to be excited about, however, it's his matchup. Douglas is set to face a Chargers defense that allows the fifth-most fantasy points to slot receivers. Douglas takes 73.1 percent of his snaps from the slot (fifth-most in the NFL), so perhaps this is a matchup made in heaven. Still, he'll need to fight for targets in an offense that has seen increased productivity from Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, Kendrick Bourne, and Kayshon Boutte. As a result, Douglas remains in the WR4 tier for fantasy purposes.
Dec 27, 2024 12:45 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas caught four of his five targets for 33 yards during Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The dependable slot receiver continued to demonstrate his rapport with Drake Maye, but he was still less productive than Kayshon Boutte, Austin Hooper, and Hunter Henry in the pass-catching department. New England does not have an alpha receiver, but they have enough dispersed talent in the passing game that it has become challenging to trust Douglas (or any Patriots wide receiver) on a weekly basis. If there's one thing working in the 24-year-old's favor, it's his increased role around the goal line. He scored a touchdown last week against the Arizona Cardinals, and he was so close to finding the end zone again this Sunday, but replay review determined that Douglas' alleged one-yard touchdown grab actually came loose and hit the ground before he had full control. Regardless of the officials' ruling, it's promising to see Maye look Douglas' way in key situations, especially as the Patriots' offense shows more and more signs of life down the stretch. Douglas ranks as a fantasy WR4 with legitimate WR3 upside. He can be started in fantasy leagues with at least 14 teams when he takes on the Los Angeles Chargers next Saturday.
Dec 23, 2024 2:36 AM EST
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.
Dec 21, 2024 12:09 AM EST
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.
Dec 15, 2024 9:26 PM EST
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.
Dec 13, 2024 2:47 PM EST
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.
Dec 2, 2024 2:55 AM EST
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.
Dec 1, 2024 11:38 AM EST
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.
Dec 1, 2024 8:13 AM EST
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.
Nov 29, 2024 3:57 PM EST
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.
Nov 28, 2024 3:52 PM EST
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.
Nov 27, 2024 4:39 PM EST
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