Boutte caught two of his four targets for 24 yards in the Patriots' 38-10 win over the Dolphins in Sunday's regular-season finale.
In Boutte's return to action after missing one game due to a concussion, he logged a 58 percent snap share, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. That workload was actually tops among the Patriots WRs in Week 18. Looking ahead to Sunday's postseason opener against the Chargers, Boutte figures to remain a key target for QB Drake Maye, though the team's tendency to spread the ball around makes him a hit-or-miss fantasy option. On the season, the 2023 sixth-rounder caught 33 of his 46 targets for 551 yards and six TDs in 14 contests.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Cleared for Week 18
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Boutte (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dolphins.
Boutte was limited Wednesday, but he worked fully Thursday and Friday and now has been cleared to return to action after being inactive Week 17. In 13 regular-season contests, Boutte has recorded a 31-527-6 line on 42 targets, a pace that keeps him on the fantasy radar in deeper formats. With Mack Hollins (abdomen) on IR, look for Boutte to step right back into a significant snap share Week 18 while working alongside fellow WRs Stefon Diggs, Kyle Williams, DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Practices in full
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Boutte was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Boutte was limited in practice Wednesday and has since shed his non-contact jersey, but the Patriots have not yet officially confirmed whether he's cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. In order to retake the field for Sunday's regular-season finale against Miami, Boutte will need to officially gain full clearance from the concussion protocol, including from an independent neurologist.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Sheds non-contact jersey
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Boutte (concussion) is practicing Thursday without a red non-contact jersey, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Boutte appears on track to practice in full Thursday, but the Patriots haven't yet officially disclosed whether he's cleared the NFL's concussion protocol. In any case, Boutte looks to be trending toward a return to the field during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dolphins, but to do so he'll need to gain full clearance from the concussion protocol, including from an independent neurologist.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Returns to practice
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Boutte (head) returned to practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Boutte wore a red non-contact jersey, indicating that he still has multiple steps to clear in concussion protocol before he can play in a game. He missed Sunday's blowout win over the Jets but could be back for Week 18 against Miami.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Won't play Sunday
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Boutte (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets.
The same applies to Mack Hollins (abdomen), and in the duo's looming absence, look for Stefon Diggs to lead the Patriots' Week 17 WR corps, with Kyle Williams and DeMario Douglas (hamstring, questionable) -- if he's available -- in line to see added opportunities. Also in the mix will be Efton Chism, while John Jiles, Brandon Smith and Jeremiah Webb are candidates to be elevated from the team's practice squad ahead of Sunday's contest.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Not seen at Friday's practice
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Boutte (concussion) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Boutte also was listed as a 'DNP' Wednesday and Thursday, and it looks like the Patriots could be without him and Mack Hollins (abdomen), who also absent from Friday's session, this weekend against the Jets. The team's upcoming injury report will reveal whether either player has a chance to be active Week 17.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Not practicing Wednesday
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Boutte (concussion) wasn't spotted at Wednesday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Tuesday that Boutte is in the NFL's concussion protocol, with the wideout's absence Wednesday now giving him two more chances to make a practice appearance before the Patriots' Week 17 injury designations are revealed. If Boutte isn't cleared for Sunday's game against the Jets, fellow WR Kyle Williams would be in line for added snaps.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Secures only target
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Boutte caught his only target for 30 yards in Sunday's 35-31 loss to the Bills.
Boutte was limited to one or zero catches for the first time since Week 9, but he was still able to finish second on the team in receiving yards behind fellow wideout Mack Hollins (41). Boutte has been a real boom-or-bust option this season, finding the end zone in five different contests while also having five performances in which he was limited to 30 or fewer yards. The wide receiver will look to put together a more prolific stat line in Week 16 against the Ravens.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Sleeper WRs
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Boutte had a quiet game in Week 12 at Cincinnati with two catches for 15 yards on two targets, and that was in his return after missing two games with a hamstring injury. I'm hoping he'll get back on track against the Giants on Monday night in Week 13. The Giants are No. 6 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and 16 guys have scored at least 12.9 PPR points against New York this year. I like Stefon Diggs as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues, but Boutte can be used as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in deeper leagues, given the matchup. Prior to his hamstring injury in Week 9, Boutte had scored at least 13.5 PPR points in three games in a row, with four touchdowns over that span.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Two catches in return
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Boutte was on the field for 57 of 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, catching both of his targets for 15 yards in his return from a two-game absence.
Given that he logged an 80 percent snap share Sunday, Boutte appears to be past the hamstring issue that had sidelined him, positioning him to maintain his steady role in the Patriots' WR corps. Drake Maye's tendency to spread the ball around could lead to some quiet games for Boutte, but the 25-446-5 line he's compiled on 33 targets through 10 games highlights the 23-year-old's ceiling.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Full practice participant
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Boutte (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
Boutte returned to limited practice participation last week before missing a second straight game. He's now set to return for a favorable Week 12 matchup with Cincinnati, although it's possible Boutte loses a few snaps relative to his pre-injury workload, as Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins both responded well to boosts in playing time the past few weeks.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Practicing Wednesday
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Boutte (hamstring) participated in practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Boutte was listed as limited last Monday through Wednesday before being ruled out for the Patriots' Week 11 win over the Jets. The team's upcoming injury report will clarify whether the wideout remains limited or is now practicing fully ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Week 12 Waiver Priority List
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Boutte has been out for the past two games with a hamstring injury, but he's expected to practice Wednesday, which is a good sign of him returning to action in Week 12 against the Bengals. Prior to getting hurt in Week 9 against Atlanta, Boutte had scored at least 13.5 PPR points in three games in a row, with four touchdowns over that span. Boutte is worth adding in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB, and he would be a No. 3 Fantasy receiver against Cincinnati. If Boutte is out again then take a flier on Mack Hollins (21 percent rostered) for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. In two games without Boutte, Hollins had 10 catches for 170 yards on 15 targets.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Deemed limited Tuesday
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Boutte (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant Tuesday.
According to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com, Boutte was spotted working out off to the side during the media-access portion of Tuesday's session, so it's unclear if he was able to mix into drills at some point. With the Patriots unlikely to hold anything more than a light walkthrough Wednesday, Boutte could have a tough time proving that the hamstring injury is behind him ahead of Thursday's game against the Jets. While the third-year wideout was sidelined in Week 10 against the Buccaneers, rookie Kyle Williams benefited from the biggest boost in playing time among New England wideouts and made the most of his two targets, taking his lone reception to the house for a 72-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Not participating in practice
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Boutte (hamstring) didn't participate in the initial portion of Friday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
With Boutte trending toward a third consecutive DNP, the wideout doesn't seem likely to be available Sunday against Tampa Bay. If that ends up being the case, rookie Kyle Williams would likely see added snaps Week 10, with Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins also candidates to absorb targets that would normally go in Boutte's direction.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Logging DNP on Wednesday
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Boutte (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
With a DNP to start the week, Boutte's status for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers remains cloudy. If he ends up limited or out in Week 10, Kyle Williams would likely see added snaps, with Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins available to handle targets that might otherwise go to Boutte.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Hurts hamstring Sunday
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Boutte exited Sunday's game against the Falcons after sustaining a hamstring injury, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Prior to his departure from the contest, Boutte did not record a catch. In his absence, Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas will lead the Patriots' WR corps, with Kyle Williams and Efton Chism also on hand.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Extends TD streak to three games
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Boutte caught three of five targets for 75 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns.
Mack Hollins surprisingly led the Patriots in catches, receiving yards and targets, but Boutte made a big splash with a 39-yard TD strike from Drake Maye, one of three passing touchdowns by the second-year QB in the third quarter. Boutte has gotten into the end zone in three straight games, posting a 10-223-4 line on 12 targets during that surge, and he'll look to keep rolling in Week 9 against the Falcons.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Reaches end zone again
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Boutte recorded two receptions on two targets for 55 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Titans.
Boutte saw only two targets, his lowest total since Week 2. However, he still managed to turn in a productive effort thanks primarily to a 39-yard touchdown just before halftime to give the Patriots a lead they wouldn't concede. Boutte has now found the end zone in consecutive games, also logging his second- and third-best yardage totals of the season in those contests.
