DeMario Douglas or Joshua PalmerWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DeMario Douglas is a New England Patriots wide receiver who averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026. Joshua Palmer is a Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver who averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRNew England Patriots#45 WR

DeMario Douglas

PPG

7.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

256

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRLos Angeles Chargers

Joshua Palmer

PPG

6.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

498

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DeMario Douglas vs Joshua Palmer: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DeMario Douglas	Joshua Palmer
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.6	6.8
Games Played	7	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	95
Receptions	23	42
Rec/Game	3.3	3.0
Receiving Yards	256	498
Rec Yds/Game	36.6	35.6
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	34	65
Target Share/Game	4.9	4.6
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start DeMario Douglas or Joshua Palmer in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for DeMario Douglas and Joshua Palmer is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, DeMario Douglas averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8.

Should I draft DeMario Douglas or Joshua Palmer in 2026 fantasy football?▾

DeMario Douglas averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026, and Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 across 14. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did DeMario Douglas and Joshua Palmer average in 2026?▾

DeMario Douglas averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2026. Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are DeMario Douglas and Joshua Palmer's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DeMario Douglas (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Joshua Palmer (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.