Romeo Doubs Fantasy Football Start or Sit Advice for Week 5

Romeo Doubs scored twice in Buffalo last week, turning nine targets into 23.8 PPR points and giving New England’s passing game its first real spark of the season. With A.J. Brown on injured reserve and Mack Hollins injured, Doubs could be the top option left standing when Las Vegas visits Foxborough. Find out whether you should start or sit Romeo Doubs in Week 5.

Romeo Doubs Start or Sit Advice for Week 5

The target picture is opening up in his favor. Doubs and Hollins are tied for the team lead with 20 targets apiece, each holding a 16.9% share, and they split New England’s downfield work almost evenly at 29.2% and 30.3% of the air yards. Hollins did not practice Wednesday with a calf injury and was not spotted during the open portion of Thursday’s session. Brown, who played only in Week 1, is not expected back until around Week 8. If Hollins sits, Doubs is the clear No. 1 receiver in this offense.

Week 4 showed what that role can look like. Doubs drew nine targets against the Bills after seeing 11 across the first three games, catching six for 58 yards and both touchdowns. All three of his red zone targets this season came in that game, a sign that Drake Maye is starting to look his way when the field shrinks.

The Raiders’ coverage has a tendency that suits him. Las Vegas is allowing receivers to catch just 48.6% of their targets, well below the league average of 62.7%, but the passes that do connect go for 16.9 yards per catch against a league mark of 13.3. Las Vegas contests the ball and gives up chunk plays when it loses, and Doubs is averaging 16.9 yards per reception himself.

The Biggest Fantasy Risk for Romeo Doubs in Week 5

New England’s passing game is the anchor on his value. The Patriots are throwing for 213.8 yards per game with a 71.9 team passer rating, scoring just 16.2 points per game and converting 44.4% of their red zone trips. That is a thin environment for any receiver, and Doubs’ 0.0 PPR points in Week 1 show how quickly a game can go quiet when the offense stalls.

Las Vegas also makes those passing downs uncomfortable. The Raiders have 12 sacks and four interceptions, and they allow 27.2 PPR points per game to wide receivers, well below the league average of 32.0, with only two receiving touchdowns surrendered. Their schedule of Miami, the Chargers, New Orleans and Kansas City has thrown right around league average, so those numbers hold up.

Week 4 also leaned heavily on the two touchdowns. Without them, his line was six catches for 58 yards. Another multi-score afternoon against this defense would be asking a lot.

Fantasy Outlook for Romeo Doubs in Week 5

Doubs is a Start in Week 5 as a FLEX option, with a stronger case if Hollins is out. The volume should be there, his recent red zone usage gives him a path to points, and the Raiders’ habit of surrendering big plays when they lose a rep gives him upside.

The floor is the concern. New England’s offense has struggled to sustain drives, and Las Vegas has kept receivers out of the end zone. Fantasy managers needing a FLEX play should feel comfortable plugging Doubs into the lineup, but he is not a set-and-forget option in an offense this inconsistent.

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