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BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues
ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: Douglas got his first opportunity to play regular snaps in Week 7 and he made the most of them. He finished with six targets, four receptions, 54 receiving yards, and chipped in a rushing attempt for 20 yards. The New England passing offense has been stagnant for most of the year, so it seemed like only a matter of time before they gave their rookie, who performed really well in the preseason, a chance to make a difference.
In Week 8, he actually led the receivers in snaps, routes run, and targets. He played 10 more snaps, had seven more routes run, and earned four more targets than the next closest receiver other than Kendrick Bourne, who will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. He finished with five receptions for 25 yards and chipped in another rushing attempt for four yards.
Bourne's injury effectively makes Douglas the new No. 1 receiver for the Patriots. This past weekend, he played 53 of the team's 64 snaps. This was the most among any New England receiver. He also ran 38 routes on 46 dropbacks. This also led all New England receivers. Douglas had seven targets, five receptions, and 55 yards.
Like each of the past two weeks, Douglas also received one carry. He's clearly the team's most trusted receiver and that shouldn't change the rest of the season. Douglas is best suited in PPR leagues because he doesn't work downfield and there's a significant lack of touchdown upside in the New England offense. However, in full-PPR leagues, Douglas could be a solid add and decent flex starter.
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