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: Concussion confirmed
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Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Tuesday that Boutte is in concussion protocol, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.
Boutte was unable to return to this past Sunday's 28-24 win over the Ravens after checking out of the game in the fourth quarter to be evaluated for a head injury. With Boutte now having been diagnosed with a concussion, he could face an uphill battle to clear the five-step protocol in advance of the Patriots' Week 17 game against the Jets. Boutte's potential absence could free up more playing time out wide for rookie Kyle Williams, who had previously seen his largest snap shares of the season in Weeks 10 and 11 while Boutte was sidelined with a hamstring injury.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Sustains head injury
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Boutte (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Boutte was injured in the fourth quarter. To add insult to injury, he bobbled the ball on the play, allowing the Baltimore defender to knock away what would have been a long catch as the pair of players went to the ground. Prior to the injury, Boutte caught one of three targets for 16 yards.
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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: Expected to practice Wednesday
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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that he expects Boutte (hamstring) to take part in practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
The wideout practiced in a limited capacity prior to being ruled out against the Jets in Week 11 after previously sitting out Week 10 against Tampa Bay. In three appearances prior to injuring his hamstring, Boutte had tallied a tremendous 10-223-4 receiving line on 12 targets, and he'll face an exceptional matchup against the Bengals in Week 12 if he's able to retake the field.
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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.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Shines with two TDs in Sunday's win
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Boutte caught all five of his targets for 93 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 25-19 win over the Saints.
While his target volume was modest, it was Boutte's biggest share since Week 1, and he led the Patriots in receptions and receiving yards Sunday while hauling in scores of 25 and 29 yards from Drake Maye in the first half. Boutte will take an 18-301-3 line on 23 targets this season into a Week 7 clash with the Titans, and with Maye seemingly headed for a breakout campaign, the third-year wideout's fantasy value may be on the upswing.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Once catch versus Carolina
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Boutte, who was on the field for 34 of a possible 49 snaps on offense in Sunday's 42-13 win over the Panthers, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught one of his three targets in the contest for 18 yards.
Since opening the season with a six-catch, 103-yard effort Week 1, Boutte has just four catches (on seven targets) for 62 yards and a TD in three games since then. At that rate of production, he's a hit-or-miss fantasy lineup option ahead of this coming weekend's game against the Bills.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Two catches versus Steelers
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Boutte was on the field for 56 of a possible 74 snaps on offense in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Steelers, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, en route to catching two of his three targets for 28 yards.
While Boutte led Patriots WRs in snaps Week 3 for the second straight game, his target volume was modest, as QB Drake Maye spread the ball around Sunday. After opening the season with a six-catch, 103-yard effort, Boutte's recent output makes him a hit-or-miss fantasy option ahead of this weekend's game against the Panthers.
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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Week 2 Waiver Priority List
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Boutte, not Stefon Diggs or Demario Douglas, stepped up as the No. 1 receiver for the Patriots in Week 1 against Las Vegas with six catches for 103 yards on eight targets. He's now scored at least 16.3 PPR points in three of his past four games going back to last season, and he might be a viable Fantasy option moving forward. I'm hopeful Diggs and Douglas will continue to improve, but we shouldn't ignore Boutte as a potential No. 3 Fantasy receiver in deeper leagues. He's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
