Who Should I Start? DeMario Douglas or Travis Hunter

Sunday, October 12, 11:00 PM

The New England Patriots' passing attack was humming on Sunday in the Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints on the road, and wide receiver DeMario Douglas was one of the beneficiaries. Douglas entered Week 6 action with only seven catches on 16 targets for 30 yards and one touchdown, so he probably wasn't in many starting fantasy lineups against the Saints. The 24-year-old finished the 25-19 win with three catches on four targets for a season-high 71 yards and his second touchdown of the year. His day could have been much bigger, but a potential 61-yard touchdown was reversed early in the contest. Douglas' 71 receiving yards were second on the team, behind only Kayshon Boutte, who also scored twice. It was nice to see Douglas break out in what had been a disappointing season to this point, but fantasy managers should remain skeptical on his big-play potential as the WR3 behind Boutte and Stefon Diggs.

Wednesday, October 8, 10:11 AM

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Travis Hunter could start to see more downfield opportunities after flashing big-play ability in Week 5's 31-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The second-overall pick caught three passes for 64 yards, highlighted by a spectacular 44-yard jump-ball grab that showcased his elite athleticism and contested-catch skills. Plays like that offer a glimpse of what Hunter could become in Liam Coen's offense once his role expands. However, through five weeks, Hunter has yet to make a consistent fantasy impact. He's caught 16 of 24 targets for 182 yards and remains without a touchdown in his young career. His limited usage caps his fantasy upside for now, as he ranks 76th among receivers in snap share (60.3%) and 71st in route participation (69.7%). While his two-way ability continues to draw attention, Hunter's offensive workload remains too limited for reliable fantasy production. He's best viewed as a stash in deeper leagues, with breakout potential later in the season if his offensive role grows.