Douglas caught two of five targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

As if catching passes from Bailey Zappe against the stout Jets secondary wasn't tough enough on its own, Douglas also had to contend with a snowstorm. The 2023 sixth-round draft pick showed some promise this season with 49 catches for 561 yards on 78 targets, though he failed to score a touchdown across 14 games as a rookie. The Patriots will likely try to bolster their wide-receiver room in the offseason, but Douglas could also benefit from a potential upgrade at quarterback, which could come via the Patriots' third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Douglas caught three of five targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 27-21 loss to the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

It was modest production, but Douglas actually led the Patriots' wide receiver corps in targets, in part due to the early exit of DeVante Parker (ribs). Douglas has hauled in at least three passes in eight straight games for which he's been active dating back to Week 7, posting a 37-405-0 line on 56 targets during that time. The rookie wideout will look to end his season with a splash in Week 18 against the Jets.

Douglas recorded five receptions on nine targets for 74 yards in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

Douglas paired with DeVante Parker to lead a depleted New England pass-catching corps that was without JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) and Hunter Henry (knee). He picked up the majority of his yardage on a 41-yard contested catch over a Broncos' defender early in the third quarter. Overall, Douglas has topped over 70 yards in two of his last four games, though that was interrupted by two missed contests due to a concussion. His strong close to the season could help him secure a significant role with the team in 2024, even if there are upgrades to the skill-position groups.

Douglas, who was on the field for 38 of a possible 53 snaps on offense in Sunday's 27-17 loss to Kansas City, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught three of his five targets in the contest for 33 yards.

EDGE Analysis

In his return from a two-game absence due to a concussion, Douglas slid back into a key role in the Patriots offense, and that should remain the case for the 2023 sixth-rounder over the final three weeks of the season. Douglas' fantasy upside during that stretch hinges on the performance of an inconsistent passing attack, but the rookie wideout should at least see steady enough playing time and targets to merit attention in deeper PPR formats.

After clearing the NFL's concussion protocol, Douglas doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

Douglas missed the Patriots' last two games, but he'll be back in action this weekend and should reclaim a key role in the team's Week 15 pass-catching corps. In the 10 games he's suited up for, Douglas has averaged 3.6 catches on 5.5 targets for 41 yards, a rate of production that gives the 2023 sixth-rounder modest fantasy utility in PPR formats.

Coach Bill Belichick said Friday that Douglas (concussion) has cleared the NFL's protocol and "should be available" Sunday versus the Chiefs, Mike Kadlick of 93.7 WEEI Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Douglas has missed two games while progressing through the league's five-step concussion protocol, but barring any setbacks it looks like the wideout will be available Week 15. A rookie sixth-round pick, Douglas has drawn 38 targets in his last five appearances and is averaging 53.4 receiving yards per game in that span. That puts him on the fantasy radar as a potential flex option, though Kansas City's secondary represents a tough matchup.

Douglas (concussion) remained limited in practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Douglas has missed back-to-back games, but the rookie wide receiver's capped sessions Wednesday and Thursday offer hope that he could potentially return to action Sunday against the Chiefs. Also listed as limited by the Patriots on Thursday were fellow WRs DeVante Parker (knee), JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle), Tyquan Thornton (hamstring) and Kayshon Boutte (shoulder).

Douglas (concussion) was a limited participant in his return to practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Douglas has missed the Patriots' last two games, but the wide receiver's return to practice in some capacity marks a step forward as he makes his way through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. He's one of four Patriots receivers on the Week 15 injury report, with all of DeVante Parker (knee), JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) and Kayshon Boutte (shoulder) also practicing on a limited basis Wednesday.

Douglas (concussion) was present for practice Wednesday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Douglas has missed two straight games, but the wide receiver's presence at Wednesday's practice paves the way for a potential return to action Sunday against the Chiefs. The Patriots will reveal the extent of Douglas' participation in practice when the team releases its first Week 15 injury report later Wednesday.

Douglas (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game at Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Douglas hasn't returned to practice since being concussed Week 12 and now officially will be out for a second straight game. DeVante Parker saw a team-high nine targets in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Chargers, and he'll be the favorite to serve as New England's de facto No. 1 WR again -- assuming he's able to play through the minor knee injury that has him listed as questionable. JuJu Smith-Schuster, also listed as questionable (due to an ankle injury), was also a near-every-down presence for the Patriots on Sunday. Beyond those two, Tyquan Thornton and Jalen Reagor are the likely bets to take WR snaps for New England.