The New England Patriots will visit the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR DeMario Douglas.
Is DeMario Douglas Playing in Week 2?
Douglas is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Patriots’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit DeMario Douglas in Week 2?
DeMario Douglas had a 7.3-PPR point catch in the first quarter, and his other six targets against the Raiders totaled 0.5 PPR points.
That’s not going to work.
Douglas’ career aDOT is under seven yards (Sunday: 5.4 yards), and that means that he needs to be incredibly efficient to make it worth your while.
Two catches for -2 yards isn’t exactly that.
In fact, it’s the opposite. Being that bad in that role is difficult to comprehend. I think better times are ahead, but that’s not exactly saying much. It’s possible that Douglas turns into a low-level flex option (he did earn multiple end zone targets in a game for the first time in his career on Sunday) and/or bye-week replacement with time, but with zero teams on a bye and still relatively good health league-wide, that time is not now.
Judging by your Start/Sit Tool, you guys weren’t considering Douglas as a viable option last week, and that’s the correct mindset to take this weekend. I’m keeping him rostered because I do think the growth of Drake Maye could give Douglas a Khalil Shakir-like trajectory with time, though that’s not something I’m betting on in the short-term.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Douglas’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Douglas is projected to score 10.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Douglas to have 5 receptions for 50 yards and 0.1 touchdowns. Douglas could also add 3 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Patriots at Dolphins
The forecast for 1:00 PM ET kickoff is sunny with temperatures around 85°F and winds up to 4 mph.
