It only took one game playing with rookie quarterback Drake Maye for DeMario Douglas to haul in his first NFL touchdown reception.
The Patriots failed to get the job done against the Houston Texans on Sunday, but the growing connection between Maye and Douglas is something to be positive about.
Douglas beat out his man on a nice route, and the rookie quarterback hit him in stride. The second-year star receiver took the ball 35 yards up the field and dove into the end zone for six points.
Douglas is starting to find his groove in the Patriots offense after being underutilized earlier in the season. He made his presence felt on Sunday with six catches for 92 yards and a touchdown.
.@popshotta3 goes 3️⃣5️⃣ yards for his first NFL TD!
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— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 13, 2024
Maye had an impressive showing in his debut as a starter, and the trickle-down effect was a big game for Douglas. In a team in need of playmakers, Douglas might be the best on the roster.
And the Patriots might finally have the right quarterback to get the most out of him.
