New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has a three-game touchdown streak, finding the end zone four different times during that span. His sudden spurt of success has vaulted him to the overall WR24 spot in PPR leagues so far, and he'll look to climb even higher and extend his touchdown streak in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons. This is a difficult matchup, as Atlanta has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. However, they've been softer against perimeter receivers like Boutte, allowing the 12th-fewest points to receivers out wide. Between the matchup, Boutte's track record, and New England firing on all cylinders offensively, the 23-year-old receiver should be viewed as a fringe top-24 fantasy option this week. He's a high-end WR3 who can be a low-end WR2 in deeper leagues.
Nov 1, 2025 9:53 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte scored his fourth touchdown in his last three games in Week 8, recording three catches for 75 yards and a score on five targets against the Cleveland Browns. The 23-year-old has now hauled in 23 catches for 431 yards and five touchdowns on 30 targets across eight games so far this season. Boutte has been a big-play merchant for New England, averaging 18.7 yards per reception. Perhaps most encouraging for his fantasy outlook, Boutte has led Patriots wide receivers in snaps in each of the team's eight games. Boutte's average of 3.8 targets per game leaves something to be desired. Still, with his explosive play ability and playing time floor, he profiles as a boom/bust deep league flex option and could be a player to target on the waiver wire heading into a Week 9 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.
Oct 27, 2025 10:50 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was carrying a two game touchdown-streak into Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. The 23-year-old was able to continue finding success during Sunday's victory. Boutte hauled in three of his five targets for 75 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. It has been a nice stretch of play for Boutte who was quiet to begin the season. He figures to be a possible WR3 for the Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
Oct 26, 2025 6:36 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte continues to be an intriguing WR3/flex option as he showcases his big-play ability at the NFL level. Boutte had a quieter stretch of games earlier in the year, but he broke out with two touchdowns in Week 6 against the Saints. Now, he has seven catches, 148 yards, and three touchdowns over his last two games. He will look to carry his momentum and upside into Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns. Fortunately for Boutte, Cleveland has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to perimeter receivers, giving the third-year receiver a chance to shake his defender and score more touchdowns. Managers playing in deeper leagues or dealing with bye weeks can certainly justify Boutte as a WR3/flex this week.
Oct 25, 2025 9:21 AM EST
Against the Titans on Sunday, New England Patriots third-year wide receiver turned in his second consecutive strong fantasy performance, on the back of three touchdowns in the last two games. He has put up a respectable 148 receiving yards over that span, but has done it on only seven targets. Since leading the team in targets in the season opener, he has yet to see more than five looks in any other game, averaging under three targets per game in his last six games. Josh McDaniels' offense has long been difficult to predict for fantasy football, but fortunately for Boutte, by every metric, Drake Maye has been one of the best deep ball throwers in the league, adding value to each of those targets. With six teams on a Week 8 bye, Boutte becomes a high-priority waiver add wherever he's still available, and in many cases, can be plugged right into the starting lineup.
Oct 20, 2025 3:04 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was one of the top fantasy breakouts in Week 6, and he'll look to carry that momentum into another favorable matchup against the Tennessee Titans in Week 7. Boutte exploded last Sunday with five catches, 93 yards, and two touchdowns, taking advantage of a Saints defense that is notoriously poor against perimeter receivers. The Titans' run defense is far weaker than their pass defense, but Boutte still has an opportunity to excel with a positive game script in place. The Patriots could take several deep shots, looking to run up the score or take advantage of a defense that recently endured turmoil with the mid-season firing of head coach Brian Callahan. Boutte continues to be an intriguing WR3/flex with additional upside.
Oct 18, 2025 12:34 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte will look to continue building trust with quarterback Drake Maye this weekend when the team takes on a vulnerable Tennessee Titans defense. Boutte has primarily been an afterthought this season in the Pats' passing game, but has gained 90 or more yards in each of the two outings in which he's garnered five or more opportunities. Teammate Stefon Diggs (chest) is the team's target leader (37), although he hasn't exactly separated himself from the pack by a wide margin. If Boutte can continue progressing, there's a chance he'll develop a solid weekly floor. Fantasy managers can't rely on the 23-year-old as a high-volume option just yet, but he's worth monitoring for a week or two to see if he can build off his Week 6 performance.
Oct 17, 2025 11:12 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has returned to the fantasy radar after his impressive outing against the New Orleans Saints in Week 6. The third-year LSU product caught all five of his targets for 93 yards and two touchdowns, taking advantage of a favorable matchup against a secondary ranking at the bottom of the league when covering perimeter receivers. While Boutte may not see another matchup as favorable for the rest of the season, Sunday's outing still has him trending upward ahead of Week 7. Boutte may be the Patriots' top scoring threat in the receiving game, and he offers the most explosiveness as a big-play option deep downfield. In addition to being a solid waiver wire option for the rest of the season, he also has short-term streaming appeal against a Titans defense allowing the eighth-most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025.
Oct 15, 2025 2:15 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte caught all five of his targets for 93 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints. His touchdowns came on 25-yard and 29-yard receptions, respectively. Boutte had been relatively inconsistent through the first five weeks of the season, but he vaulted himself back onto the fantasy radar this Sunday. His breakout was not necessarily a surprise, given that New Orleans' defense entered this week having allowed the 10th-most fantasy points to perimeter receivers. In addition to taking advantage of a favorable matchup, Boutte capitalized on a homecoming of sorts. The young receiver grew up in Louisiana and previously played college football at Louisiana State University, and on Sunday, he posted a phenomenal two-touchdown game in Louisiana's only NFL stadium. He's a low-end WR3/flex in deeper leagues ahead of another favorable matchup against the Tennessee Titans in Week 7.
Oct 12, 2025 6:01 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been underwhelming in fantasy football lately, and he'll look to get right against the New Orleans Saints in Week 6. Boutte broke free for 100 yards in Week 1 but has been held to fewer than 9.0 fantasy points (PPR) in every game since then. Last week against the Bills, he caught three passes for a respectable 43 yards but played a season-low 62 percent snap share. It's hard to predict Boutte's stat line in any given week, but it has become a common trend to see him fail to reach his projections. That will likely remain the case on Sunday as he remains behind Stefon Diggs, but if there's one factor working in Boutte's favor, it's the matchup. Boutte is a deep threat who runs most of his routes out wide; New Orleans has allowed the fewest fantasy points to slot receivers but the 10th-most fantasy points to perimeter receivers. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on Boutte, stashing him on the bench in deeper leagues.
Oct 11, 2025 1:31 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte desperately needs to bounce back in order to salvage his fantasy value on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. Boutte caught six passes for 103 yards in Week 1 and then added a touchdown the next week, raising plenty of speculation that he was ready to take on a massive role and could be a strong WR3 in fantasy football. However, he has just four catches over his last three games, looking relatively uninvolved despite a snap share over 70 percent. Time could be ticking for Boutte to get back on track, and it probably won't happen Sunday against the Bills. Buffalo has allowed the sixth-fewest receiving yards and 10th-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025, as well as the 14th-fewest fantasy points to perimeter receivers like Boutte. He can be benched in all leagues and dropped in leagues with 12 or fewer people.
Oct 4, 2025 10:34 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte turned heads with six catches for 103 yards in Week 1, but with just three catches for 44 yards since then, he's off the fantasy radar. Managers simply can't trust Boutte heading into Week 4 against the Carolina Panthers, as his inconsistent volume has quickly turned him into a potential wide receiver bust. Plus, he certainly isn't getting any favors with this week's matchup. The Panthers have allowed the fewest catches, second-fewest receiving yards, and second-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. He ranks as the overall WR53 this week, according to RotoBaller's fantasy experts.
Sep 27, 2025 1:32 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte led the position groups last Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, getting on the field for 56 snaps, which equated to a 76 percent snap share. Boutte saw the field for at least 10 snaps more than each of his fellow receivers, and the only pass-catcher who out-snapped him was tight end Hunter Henry. Despite playing more than three quarters of the snaps this season, the LSU product has failed to replicate the Week 1 showing in which he caught six passes for 103 yards. Over his last two games combined, he has just three catches on four targets, though he did add a touchdown along the way. Boutte's snap share suggests he should be a low-end WR3/flex option, but his volume and production indicate that he should be left on the bench. For now, managers should oblige and leave the 23-year-old on the bench in most fantasy leagues. However, his ability to get on the field does spark some optimism.
Sep 24, 2025 1:18 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte remains in the low-end WR3/flex tier ahead of his Week 3 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Boutte is averaging 12.5 fantasy points (PPR) per game this year, and he salvaged his one-catch showing last week with a touchdown. The 23-year-old has been one of Drake Maye's favorite and most reliable targets, and that should continue to be the case this Sunday. It's a particularly intriguing matchup for Boutte given that 88.1 percent of his snaps have come on the perimeter, and the Steelers have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to perimeter receivers in 2025. Boutte leads all Patriots receivers in snaps this year and should impress in a high-volume role this weekend. Fantasy managers in leagues with at least 12 teams should feel comfortable starting Boutte in Week 3.
Sep 20, 2025 2:39 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte converted his only target into a 16-yard touchdown reception during Sunday's Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins. There was a lot of hype surrounding Boutte after he was named a starter in the season opener and caught six passes for 103 yards while playing 82 percent of the offensive snaps. However, his usage and productivity took a step back this past weekend as he was not a starter and his snap share dropped to 72 percent. Plus, while Boutte did salvage his fantasy performance with a touchdown, it was concerning to see him drop so low in the pecking order with just one target. At this point, Stefon Diggs has been the only Patriots receiver with similar stat lines between Week 1 and Week 2. Boutte has a low floor and moderately high ceiling, ranking as a high-end fantasy WR4 against the Steelers in Week 3.
Sep 16, 2025 3:30 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is looking to build off a very strong season opener as he prepares to take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. Boutte emerged as Drake Maye's favorite and most dependable target last weekend, catching six of the eight passes thrown his way for 103 yards. He led the New England wide receiver corps with his 82 percent snap share. All signs point to Boutte remaining heavily involved in Week 2 against a porous Dolphins defense that was ripped apart by the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday. Boutte's involvement isn't as guaranteed as some of the other alpha receivers in the NFL, but he still has a steady floor with a very high ceiling. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable deploying him as a solid WR3/flex option in Week 2.
Sep 13, 2025 10:57 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (shoulder) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday due to a shoulder injury. Boutte was a popular waiver-wire add in fantasy this week after his breakout Week 1, where he recorded six catches for 103 yards against the Las Vegas Raiders. The 23-year-old has a chance to establish himself as a starting outside receiver for New England this season as long as this shoulder injury does not limit his availability or effectiveness. Boutte's practice status on Friday is worth monitoring, as he will probably enter the weekend with a questionable tag if he is unable to practice in full.
Sep 11, 2025 4:47 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (shoulder) remains an intriguing waiver-wire option despite the injury as his team is set to take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. The talent has always been visible for the LSU product, but the third-year pro appears to be developing a real chemistry with New England quarterback Drake Maye. Boutte finished the 2024 season with 16 catches for 240 yards and two touchdowns in the final three games, and started 2025 with a 103-yard showing. The Pats brought in Stefon Diggs and still roster DeMario Douglas, both of whom are factors, though Boutte is showing legitimate fantasy potential. His shoulder ailment is worth watching in Week 2, but he's shown some season-long potential that could strengthen a manager's bench.
Sep 11, 2025 9:31 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor him during the week. However, seeing him open the week in a limited capacity does not suggest that this injury is not severe. In the season opener, Boutte emerged as Drake Maye's top target as he brought in six of his targets for an impressive 103 yards. Boutte enjoyed an impressive conclusion to the 2024 season, and it appears he is building off his strong finish. Over his final three games in 2024, Boutte scored two touchdowns and averaged 80.0 yards per game. Given his role as the team's top wideout, he carries high-end WR3 value heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins.
Sep 10, 2025 5:07 PM EST
In speaking with reporters on Monday, New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte sent a reminder that at one point in his college career, he was considered a first-round talent. Following two surgeries to repair a broken ankle and a disappointing final season at LSU, he was drafted by the Patriots in the 6th round of the 2023 Draft. Boutte believes that the first-round pedigree is still there after pacing all New England pass catchers on Sunday with eight targets, six receptions, and 103 yards. Boutte's place on the depth chart was cloudy heading into his third straight year with a new coaching regime, but he was one of the bright spots of New England's training camp, and he looks to have cemented a role in what could be an upstart passing game. Boutte should be a priority waiver add wherever he remains unrostered.
Sep 8, 2025 2:39 PM EST
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