Demario Douglas (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

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ROSTERED IN: 32% of Leagues

ANALYSIS: New England Patriots receiver Demario Douglas has been emerging every week in this offense. The rookie is in a struggling offense but has been getting enough opportunities to produce.

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.

In Week 9, 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.

Douglas came into Week 10 with an ankle injury, which may have resulted in him playing fewer snaps than he did the week prior. He finished playing 50 of the team's 69 snaps and ran 29 routes on 34 dropbacks. While his snap share was lower, he still was a full-time player in terms of routes run. The Patriots were on a bye in Week 11 and could have a new starter in Week 12.

Only JuJu Smith-Schuster ran more routes than Douglas. However, whereas JuJu ran 34 routes, he finished with just one target. Douglas on the other hand had eight targets. He caught six of them for 84 yards. He should be considered a WR3 in any PPR league for the rest of the season. The New England quarterback controversy between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe is unlikely to affect his production.

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