Romeo Doubs enters the 2026 season as the Patriots’ clear No. 2 wide receiver behind A.J. Brown following his four-year free-agent deal and New England’s trade acquisition of the veteran. His 2025 career-high 724 yards on 55 receptions with Green Bay established a baseline, but target volume figures to be capped near 15 percent in an offense that also features tight end Hunter Henry and slot options. Drake Maye’s deep-ball tendency offers some upside on contested catches, yet the crowded depth chart and Brown’s health status—particularly after the Week 1 ankle injury—represent the dominant variables. Any extended absence by Brown would elevate Doubs’ snap share and red-zone looks, while his own minor ankle concern and the Patriots’ overall passing volume will shape the final yardage total.