New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas did not play for much of the second half of Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now, we have an official reason why. Douglas was in on bo

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones (22) breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in London. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

In the second half, Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas remained on the sideline, and his absence was noticeable with the offense sputtering. The team announced late in the third quarter that Douglas is dealing with an illness, and he's questionable to return.