Douglas finished as the WR20 for Week 9 so far, catching 5 of 9 targets for 102 yards in a 45-27 loss to the Packers. He led New England in targets and receiving yards, with a long of 36. Douglas also ran a team-high 37 routes on 43 snaps. Drake Maye threw 38 times as the Patriots played from behind, though he also threw 3 INTs.
2026 Fantasy Football Impact
That target total nearly doubled Douglas’ season average of 4.6 per game (WR59). He came in with a 16.2% target share (WR55) on one of the league’s most run-heavy offenses (51.6% pass rate, 27th). He’s made the most of his looks, beating his expected fantasy points by 2.2 per game. He’s now strung together two strong weeks after catching all 3 of his targets for 76 yards and a TD in Week 8 (WR13).
Week 10 is at Detroit, which allows the 8th-most fantasy points to WRs (35.2 per game). The Lions rank 21st in Pass Defense Power with an 18.1% pass defense DVOA. They’ve also allowed the fourth-most EPA per pass play (0.20). New England is on bye in Week 11. Week 12 is at the Chargers, who allow the 5th-most points to WRs (36.9) and rank 12th in Pass Defense Power. Those are two strong matchups for Douglas as a WR3/flex option if A.J. Brown continues to miss games.
