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The New England Patriots signed wide receiver Romeo Doubs during the offseason to provide a little extra punch in their wide receivers room. The signing of Doubs came after the team cut ties with Stefon Diggs and before the blockbuster trade for A.J. Brown, which sent Doubs to the WR2 role. But Doubs has been nowhere to be found in his first game with the Patriots in the Week 1 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. Here's what's going on. Is Romeo Doubs playing tonight? Yes, Doubs is healthy and in the lineup. However, we has played on just 12 of the 32 snaps the team was on the field for in the first half, which is not what you'd expect for a guy on a four-year, $68 million contract. Another issue is the Patriots aren't doing much through the air. Drake Maye has completed 10-of-12 passes, but only for 66 yards and one touchdown. Doubs isn't the only one struggling, as New England's leading receiver is A.J. Brown and he has just three catches for 26 yards, both tops on the team. Hopefully things change in the second half, but it won't be easy against the Seahawks' elite secondary. And that's especially true if Doubs doesn't see the field more. MORE NFL NEWS Ashton Jeanty injury update from Raiders all but confirms RB's Week 1 status Is Jadarian Price or George Holani the Seahawks' lead back in Week 1? Is TreVeyon Henderson playing tonight? Latest injury update on Pats RB