New England Patriots DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs came up big in Sunday's 21-14 road victory over the Miami Dolphins as the team secured the AFC East crown, catching seven of his eight targets for 87 yards. It's hard to believe, but Diggs' Week 18 receiving total was actually his highest since Week 6. It's a testament to his late-season swoon, and Diggs' night could have been even better. The 30-year-old superstar made a move to freeze All-Pro corner Jalen Ramsey on the first play of Buffalo's second series of the game, only for quarterback Josh Allen to overthrow a long would-be house call. Allen was later able to find his favorite target, however, lofting a 36-yard pass that Diggs made a spectacular grab on to get his squad into a goal-to-go. It was an encouraging performance from Diggs, who could function as a target hog in next Sunday's Wild Card clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers depending on the status of No. 2 wideout Gabe Davis (knee).

New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas turned five targets into two catches for 13 yards during Sunday's loss to the New York Jets. He also added one rush for no gain. The Liberty product finishes his rookie campaign with 49 catches and 561 receiving yards, but he's still searching for his first NFL touchdown. Douglas enters the offseason as New England's top wide receiver, but the team will surely look to add significant competition at the position through the draft, free agency, and trades.

New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas remains an unreliable option in fantasy football with an unfavorable matchup and subpar weather conditions on tap for Week 18. Douglas, 23, caught just three passes for 31 yards last week against a Buffalo Bills defense that is typically soft against slot receivers. This week, he'll face a much tougher test in the form of the Jets, who allow the fewest catches, yards, and fantasy points to wideouts. To make matters worse, Sunday's game is expected to feature heavy snow, rain, and wind, creating unfavorable conditions for the passing game. Managers can leave Douglas on the bench in most fantasy leagues.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs' late-season slump has some questioning his health heading into Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Miami Dolphins. Ever since hitting Week 10's injury report as a late addition with back soreness, Diggs just hasn't been the same after a wild nine-game start saw him average 7.8 receptions (10.8 targets) for 92.7 yards with seven total touchdowns. In seven outings since Week 10, however, the 30-year-old three-time Pro Bowler is managing just 4.3 catches (7.9 targets) for 37.4 yards with only one score. Diggs enjoyed his best game of the campaign against Miami in early October, rattling the Fins for a 6/120/3 receiving line. With star cornerback Xavien Howard (foot) out in Week 18, it puts Diggs at risk of facing shadow coverage from superstar Jalen Ramsey. Diggs is more of a midrange WR2 with some contrarian appeal in DFS tournaments due to his recent woes.

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) won't suit up for the Week 18 matchup against the New York Jets. The veteran tight end will see his 2023 campaign come to an end with the Pats not in playoff position. He finished with 42 receptions, 419 yards, and six touchdowns in 2023. Henry will come short of his fifth straight 500-plus yard campaign. The 29-year-old looked much better once Bailey Zappe took over under center. His absence on Sunday should mean that Mike Gesicki gets more looks as the No. 1 tight end.