The New England Patriots (1-2) will host the Carolina Panthers (1-2) in Week 4. 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 4?
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 4?
Entering draft season, every year, I pick a boring receiver that I want to add to the end of my roster. These picks never get much attention in the room, but if it’s Week 9 and I’m battling through three injuries and two bye weeks, you know how good 10 PPR points sounds?
DeMario Douglas and Wan’Dale Robinson were my two targets in that mold this summer, and to say the results have been drastically different would be an egregious understatement.
This season, Douglas has turned 13 targets into 13 yards.
I was under no assumption that Drake Maye would be an overly consistent passer this season, especially early on, but he has been. He’s been consistent in his lack of interest in getting Douglas the ball with any sort of space.
Fortunately, that’s become obvious before bye weeks start, and I need to reach for depth. Douglas should be nowhere near lineups or rosters for that matter, right now, even in deep PPR formats.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Douglas’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 4
Douglas is projected to score 8.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Douglas to have 4 receptions for 40 yards and 0.1 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 4 Weather Impact: Panthers at Patriots
The forecast for kickoff is 76 degrees Fahrenheit with 8 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
