"Boutte - who exited Sunday's win over the Falcons - has emerged as Drake Maye's most-trusted target on deep balls this season. The 23-year-old wideout has reeled in 23 catches and five touchdowns already this fall, averaging 18.7 yards per catch so far. Maye and New England's offense still managed to land punches against Atlanta's top-ranked pass defense in Week 9, with DeMario Douglas breaking through with his first 100-yard game of his NFL career."
"But New England's offense will be missing a key facet of their offense in a critical game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday if Maye can't air throws deep down the field to a player like Boutte. Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels, and the rest of New England's coaching staff could dial up more snaps for wideouts like Douglas or even a bigger target like the 6-foot-4 Mack Hollins moving forward."
Kayshon Boutte did not participate in practice Thursday because of a hamstring injury after exiting Sunday's win over the Falcons. Boutte has 23 catches, five touchdowns and an 18.7-yard average per catch this season, serving as Drake Maye's primary deep-ball target. New England still produced offense in Week 9, including DeMario Douglas' first 100-yard NFL game. Boutte's potential absence for Sunday at Raymond James Stadium could limit downfield options, prompting increased snaps for DeMario Douglas or Mack Hollins. Rookie Kyle Williams has two catches on six targets for 20 yards and could see an expanded role as he progresses.
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