Douglas
WR · NE @ MIA
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET
Projected points9.4pts
Virgil
WR · ARI @ DAL
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points7.3ptsUsage estimate
Toss-up
Bench
DeMario Douglas or Reggie Virgil: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Toss-up. DeMario Douglas gets the nod over Reggie Virgil.
- Ahead by
- +2.1pts
- over Virgil
- Confidence
- Lower
- The two projections come from different sources; one is a Nuvela estimate
Virgil's number is our own estimate because his prop lines aren't posted yet, so this call is less sure than the gap looks.
Decides it
The case for Virgil is a faster paced opponent and a defense that gives up more deep shots (4.6 a game to 2.0).
Flips if
If the weather in DeMario Douglas's game turns worse, start Reggie Virgil.
Risk
Weather in DeMario Douglas's game: Outdoor · 73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff.
Highlights
DouglasToss-upWR · NE @ MIAUsually 9.2+0.2pts this week
Helps him
- +6.6last 3 vs avgHis last three games run 6.6 points above his season average.
Hurts him
- −0.5ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.35 touchdowns, below his usual 0.43.
- 4.9per gameHe sees only 4.9 targets a game.
- MIAvs WRsEdgeMIA is the 4th toughest defense for receivers.
VirgilFirst outWR · ARI @ DALUsually 1.6+5.7pts this week
Helps him
- +3.4ptspaceMost players at his position produce more than he has, so we expect him to bounce back some.
- +2.5ptsroleHe’s expected to play more snaps this week than he has lately.
Hurts him
- +7.0spreadEdgeHis team is expected to trail by 7.0.
Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
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Stat
Scoring
ProjectionDouglas: 9.4 (best)Virgil: 7.3
TD pointsof the projectionDouglas: 2.1Virgil: Our estimate
Expected TDsthis weekDouglas: 0.35Virgil: Our estimate
Projected team pointsDouglas: 25.0 (best)Virgil: 23.8
Red zone targetsper gameDouglas: 0.6 (best)Virgil: 0.3
Role
Snap shareDouglas: 55% (best)Virgil: 9%
Usage worthptsDouglas: 8.4 (best)Virgil: 3.0
Target shareDouglas: 16% (best)Virgil: 4%
Targets / gameDouglas: 4.9 (best)Virgil: 1.7
Air yards shareDouglas: 18% (best)Virgil: 6%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsDouglas: AboveVirgil: 1 RZ target
WOPRDouglas: 0.36 (best)Virgil: 0.09
RZ target shareDouglas: 13% (best)Virgil: 4%
Catch rateDouglas: 68% (best)Virgil: 40%
SeparationDouglas: 3.9 yds (best)Virgil: 1.0 yds
YAC over expectedDouglas: +0.9Virgil: +2.2 (best)
Usage worth vs scoredDouglas: Earned by usage 8.4Scored 9.2Virgil: Earned by usage 3.0Scored 1.6
Vacated targets this weekDouglas: 9.0 (best)Virgil: 3.3
Inside 10 target shareDouglas: 15% (best)Virgil: 6%
Range
FloorDouglas: 4.9 (best)Virgil: 4.0
CeilingDouglas: 17.8 (best)Virgil: 12.1
Points from TDssteadier when lowerDouglas: 28%Virgil: 0%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Douglas: 14%Virgil: 3 games
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterDouglas: 57%Virgil: 3 games
SteadinessDouglas: Volatile±8.3 pts · 7 gamesVirgil: 3 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionDouglas: D-2026, 6 gmVirgil: B+ (best)2026, 7 gm
Game scriptDouglas: Expected to lead (best)Virgil: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterDouglas: 0.8Virgil: 0.6 (best)
Defense funnelDouglas: NeutralVirgil: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedDouglas: 18th (average) (best)Virgil: 15th (average)
Starting QBDouglas: Maye (Active)Virgil: Brissett (Active)
Opp defender outDouglas: None listedVirgil: Bullard (DE)
WeatherDouglas: Outdoor73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rainVirgil: No concern
Roof / surfaceDouglas: OpengrassVirgil: Retractable roofturf
Rest / scheduleDouglas: 10 days restVirgil: Normal
Opp paceDouglas: 31st (slow)Virgil: 9th (fast) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameDouglas: 2.01st (tough)Virgil: 4.6 (best)29th (soft)
Opp catch rate allowedDouglas: 72% (best)31st (soft)Virgil: 65%25th (soft)
Form
Last 3 avgDouglas: 15.8 (best)Virgil: 1.6
Last 5 avgDouglas: 11.1 (best)Virgil: 1.6
vs seasonDouglas: +6.6 (Rising) (best)Virgil: Cooling
Yards per route runDouglas: 1.63Virgil: 1.93 (best)
Receiving aDOTDouglas: 10.3Virgil: 12.6
Target share trendDouglas: SteadyVirgil: Steady
Crowd
Nuvela position ranklower is betterDouglas: WR39 (best)Virgil: WR53
Yards linereceivingDouglas: 37.5Virgil: Our estimate
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