Who Should I Start? Nick Westbrook-Ikhine or DeMario Douglas


Week 1 Projections

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Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
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Rec
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4.7 0.0 0.0 1.7 20.6 0.2

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine News

Dolphins Release Nick Westbrook-Ikhine

Monday, February 16, 10:05 AM

The Miami Dolphins released wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine on Monday, a source told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. In addition to Westbrook-Ikhine, the Dolphins also released receiver Tyreek Hill (knee) and pass-rusher Bradley Chubb. The 28-year-old wasn't much of a factor on offense for Miami in his lone season with the team in 2025, even with Hill suffering a season-ending knee injury in the first half. Westbrook-Ikhine finished with just 11 receptions on 20 targets for 89 yards and no touchdowns in his 15 games played in his sixth year in the NFL. It was a major disappointment after he had a career year in 2024 with the Tennessee Titans in 17 games, when he caught 32 passes for 497 yards and nine touchdowns on 60 targets. He should latch on eventually with a new team, but he'll be in a depth role and will face an uphill battle for fantasy relevance.


Week 1 Projections

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5.3 0.0 0.0 2.3 22.2 0.1

DeMario Douglas News

DeMario Douglas in Limited Role Heading into Contract Year

Thursday, February 19, 5:04 PM

New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas had a disappointing third year in the NFL, even though his team advanced all the way to the Super Bowl. The 25-year-old pass-catcher had career lows in catches (31), targets (46), and receiving yards (447) while scoring just three touchdowns for the second straight season in 17 regular-season games. Quarterback Drake Maye was in the running for MVP honors in his second season, but Douglas just couldn't stand out in a crowded receiving corps that also included Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, and rookie Kyle Williams. His 447 receiving yards were fifth on the team, and he added seven carries for 21 yards on the ground. Douglas will be in a contract year in 2026, but with all of the above-mentioned receivers returning to New England, it's hard to envision Douglas becoming a strong weekly fantasy football option.


Nick Westbrook-Ikhine vs. DeMario Douglas

Still trying to decide between Westbrook-Ikhine and Douglas? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is projected to score 4.7 points this week while DeMario Douglas is projected to score 5.3 points.