Who Should I Start? Kayshon Boutte or Emeka Egbuka

Friday, October 17, 11:12 AM

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.

Friday, October 17, 12:05 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) was seen working off to the side with trainers during Friday's practice, per Greg Auman of FOX Sports. The standout rookie was labeled as a non-participant on Thursday, so it's encouraging to see him upgrade his practice status a day later. While Egbuka hasn't explicitly been ruled out for the team's matchup with the Lions on Monday Night Football, the expectation is that he won't be available. That could change, and the Bucs could certainly use him, considering fellow wideout Chris Godwin (leg) and running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) also aren't expected to play. Fortunately, Tampa Bay is on track to get veteran Mike Evans (hamstring) back in the fold, but fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on the Ohio State product's designation ahead of his game in Week 7.