New England wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) has responded well to a week of practice, and he is expected to return to action when the Patriots face the Bengals in Week 12. Boutte missed the last two games after exiting the Patriots' Week 9 win over the Falcons with a hamstring injury. In his absence, veteran receiver Mack Hollins has stepped in as the team's most prolific deep threat, catching 10 of his 15 targets for 170 yards in wins over the Buccaneers and Jets. With Boutte back in action, the expectation is that Hollins will return to a role closer to the line of scrimmage and Boutte will continue to see work downfield. Boutte's 17.7-yard average depth of target ranks fifth among qualified wide receivers, and he is one of only three receivers with an ADoT above 13 yards and a reception percentage above 70%, illustrating his chemistry with Drake Maye and value within this offense. Against a subpar Bengals defense, he should be right back in play as a high upside flex play.
Nov 21, 2025 2:12 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) was a full participant in practice on Thursday. He has been able to log back-to-back full sessions, which bodes well for his status heading into Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Assuming Boute has another full practice on Friday, he should enter the weekend without any sort of injury designation. In such a scenario, he would reclaim his role as the No. 2 receiver in the Patriots' offense behind Stefon Diggs. Fantasy managers shouldn't rush to get him back into their lineups, though. The Bengals have allowed the second-fewest points to receivers playing out wide, which is where Boutte has amassed 89.3% of his snaps. Stefon Diggs and Hunter Henry are far better fantasy options among the Patriots' pass catchers.
Nov 20, 2025 9:34 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is back at practice on Wednesday, according to Evan Lazar of Patriots.com. Boutte has missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury, but he was limited Monday through Wednesday of last week before being ruled out for the Thursday night win over the New York Jets in Week 11. In Weeks 6-8, the 23-year-old pass-catcher caught 10 of his 12 targets for 223 yards and four touchdowns, so fantasy managers shouldn't forget about the third-year wideout in an ascending Patriots offense. With Boutte out for the last two games, Mack Hollins and rookie Kyle Williams have had bigger roles in the passing attack. If Boutte can upgrade to a full practice this week, he stands a good chance of returning to a great matchup against a weak Cincinnati Bengals defense.
Nov 19, 2025 3:51 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is a name to look for on waivers this week, as he is currently rostered in under 50% of leagues and is expected to return to practice on Wednesday after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury. In his third season, Boutte has become a favorite downfield target of MVP candidate Drake Maye, already racking up a career-high five receiving touchdowns in eight-plus games. While his target numbers have not been off the charts, the looks he's getting have been extremely valuable for fantasy, with an average depth of target of 17.7 yards. His 74.2% catch rate while maintaining such a high ADoT speaks volumes to the connection he's forged with Maye. Should he return for Week 12, he walks into a plus matchup against a struggling Bengals defense. If active, Mack Hollins, who has been the Patriots' downfield threat in Boutte's absence, will likely return to a less fantasy-friendly role closer to the line of scrimmage.
Nov 18, 2025 2:19 PM EST
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel reports that wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is expected to practice on Wednesday ahead of the team's Week 12 meeting with the hosting Cincinnati Bengals. Boutte has missed nearly three full games after picking up a hamstring injury early on in their win over the Falcons in Week 9. The LSU alum could only practice in a limited fashion in Week 11, so he'll presumably return to a full participant as they gear up for a road clash with the Bengals. When Boutte makes his way back to the field, teammate Mack Hollins' production figures to take a hit. The former will be a solid play against a bottom-ranked Cincinnati pass defense if he's active.
Nov 17, 2025 11:45 AM EST
The New England Patriots have ruled out wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) for the Thursday night game against the division-rival New York Jets, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Boutte will miss a second straight game this week after injuring his hamstring in the Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The 23-year-old's next chance to return to action will come in Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals. With Boutte sidelined again, Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, and DeMario Douglas should be New England's top receivers in a plus matchup against the two-win Jets, although rookie Kyle Williams, who had a 72-yard touchdown on Sunday, will also be more involved. Diggs has been super efficient and has had a nose for the end zone in his first year with the Pats, but Hollins should also be considered as a sneaky flex option on a short week with Boutte sidelined.
Nov 12, 2025 5:20 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) was listed as limited in Tuesday's practice for the second straight day this week with a hamstring injury. Boutte picked up the hamstring injury in the Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons and did not play in Sunday's victory on the road over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's a good sign that he's at least on the field, but he's in danger of missing a second straight game on a short week this Thursday evening against the division-rival New York Jets. Despite missing last week, the third-year pass-catcher is second on the team with 431 receiving yards on his 23 receptions (31 targets) in nine games. Still, Boutte is up in the air to play this week, making him a risky weekly fantasy play. If he misses a second straight game, Mack Hollins, who had a 100-yard game in Week 10, will be worth considering as a flex option. Rookie Kyle Williams and DeMario Douglas will also have more opportunities again behind WR1 Stefon Diggs.
Nov 11, 2025 5:35 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) missed Week 10's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a hamstring injury, but was estimated as a limited participant in practice on Monday. It's positive to see that Boutte listed as limited after not being able to practice at all last week. However, with the quick turnaround to face the Jets on Thursday night, it wouldn't be surprising if Boutte was held out for one more week, as hamstring injuries can be tricky. The 23-year-old has been a valuable piece of New England's offense, serving as a big-play threat for Drake Maye. If Boutte were to miss his second straight game, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, and rookie Kyle Williams will see bumps in routes and targets.
Nov 11, 2025 11:39 AM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) was estimated as a limited practice participant on Monday. Boutte suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons and did not play in Sunday's victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's good news that he was at least listed as limited on Monday, but we would not be surprised at all if the 23-year-old pass-catcher misses a second game in Week 11 on Thursday Night Football against the division-rival New York Jets. Boutte will probably need to upgrade to a full practice on Tuesday or Wednesday to avoid a questionable designation. Before his injury in Week 9, the third-year wideout had four touchdowns in three games. His hamstring injury has stalled his progress, though, and he'll be a risky WR4/flex if he's active on Thursday. With Boutte out on Sunday, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, and rookie Kyle Williams all had bigger roles behind Stefon Diggs.
Nov 10, 2025 7:05 PM EST
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced on Friday that wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) will not play this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10 action, per Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. This was the expectation after Boutte missed practice all week following a hamstring injury he picked up early in last Sunday's win over the Atlanta Falcons. Before the injury, the 23-year-old was on a three-game touchdown streak, so he's worth stashing in fantasy leagues if you have the room. Boutte already has a career-high five touchdown catches and has contributed 23 receptions for 431 yards on 31 targets through nine games in his third NFL season. With Boutte sidelined this weekend, Stefon Diggs will operate as the clear No. 1 wideout, with DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins also in line for more targets. Rookies Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III will be looking for more snaps as well.
Nov 7, 2025 1:23 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) was not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Friday, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. Boutte has not practiced all week after injuring his hamstring in the Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons, so he's likely to be officially ruled out for Week 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers later on Friday. The 23-year-old ended his streak of three straight games with touchdowns after getting hurt early in last Sunday's game against Atlanta, as he finished with no catches on just one target. He will probably be questionable, at best, for Week 11, too, with that contest coming next Thursday night against the division-rival New York Jets. With Boutte likely out this weekend, Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, and Mack Hollins will likely start in three-wide sets, with rookie Kyle Williams also likely to see an expanded role.
Nov 7, 2025 12:29 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is missing from practice for a second straight day this week on Thursday due to a hamstring injury that forced him from the Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, according to Taylor Kyles. Boutte is trending in the wrong direction to play in this weekend's contest on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unless he can return to practice on Friday in some capacity. The 23-year-old's momentum was halted by his injury on Sunday, as he was unable to pull in his only target before leaving and never returning. In the three games leading up to Week 9, Boutte was on the rise, with 10 catches on 12 targets for 223 yards and four touchdowns. If Boutte misses Week 10 action, Stefon Diggs and DeMario Douglas will be the Pats' top receivers, with tight end Hunter Henry also seeing a boost in fantasy value.
Nov 6, 2025 3:05 PM EST
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said that wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) will not practice with the team on Wednesday, per Patriots.com's Evan Lazar. With a DNP to begin the week, Boutte is in danger of missing the Week 10 game in Tampa against the Buccaneers after he injured his hamstring in the Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons and was unable to return to the contest. The 23-year-old third-year receiver ended his streak of three straight games finding the end zone as a result, and he failed to catch his only target last Sunday before leaving the game. DeMario Douglas only played 24% of the offensive snaps against the Falcons, but he benefited from Boutte's injury to go for a season-high 100 receiving yards and his third touchdown of 2025 on four catches. Douglas, Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, and rookie Kyle Williams would see expanded roles if Boutte is unable to play this weekend.
Nov 5, 2025 1:34 PM EST
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said that wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is unlikely to practice at the start of this week after he injured his hamstring in the one-point win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9, according to Chad Graff of The Athletic. Boutte's status for the Week 10 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is "up in the air." The 23-year-old was looking to score for the fourth straight game on Sunday, but instead, he finished with zero catches on just one target before leaving the contest and not returning. Fantasy managers should have a better idea of Boutte's Week 10 status later this week, but as of right now, he's questionable, at best. DeMario Douglas, who had his first 100-yard game and scored against Atlanta, would be in flex territory in fantasy as the WR2 for the Pats against Tampa if Boutte is eventually ruled out.
Nov 3, 2025 12:12 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of his team's Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The 23-year-old was targeted once and did not record a catch before being forced to exit the game. With Boutte unable to return, Patriots wide receivers Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, and DeMario Douglas could all see an uptick in targets. Additionally, rookie wideout Kyle Williams could be in line for increased playing time. Boutte's three-game touchdown streak that he carried heading into the week will come to an end due to his injury
Nov 2, 2025 3:04 PM EST
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is questionable to return to his team's Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons due to a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old was targeted once and did not record a catch before exiting the game. If Boutte is unable to return, Patriots wide receivers Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, and DeMario Douglas could all see an uptick in targets. Additionally, rookie wideout Kyle Williams could be in line for increased playing time. Boutte entered Week 9 with a three-game touchdown scoring streak, which is now at risk due to injury.
Nov 2, 2025 2:17 PM EST
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
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