Patriots wideout is finally proving what fans hoped for all along

"The New England Patriots were expecting big things from a rebuilt wide receiving core this season, and Kayshon Boutte was one of the guys being counted upon to make an impact. The third-year pass catcher had developed a strong rapport with Drake Maye during the 2024 season, even hauling in the quarterback's first career touchdown pass."

""He is just a talented kid. We knew coming into the game that he wins a lot of 50-50 balls. That is how I view him. It is like, hey, if we want to take a 50-50 shot, the ball is going to go to number nine. And he won a couple of them. And, yeah, that's what happened." Assuming Boutte keeps that up, that could be scary for the rest of the AFC, especially with Stefon Diggs playing well and DeMario Douglas finally having a great game on Sunday. Boutte's critical third-down catch on a back-shoulder throw to clinch Sunday's win was perhaps the most impressive of his five receptions in New Orleans. Kayshon Boutte can be the Patriots' x-factor on offense this season We all know what guys like Diggs and Hunter Henry can do, but Maye has been spreading the wealth to the entire Patriots' receiving core, particularly during the team's three-game winning streak. So where does Boutte come in? He's proven to be one of Maye's most reliable targets. While his numbers won't pop out at you, every team needs that one receiver who is going to be that "go-to guy" in the clutch."

Kayshon Boutte has emerged as a dependable third-year receiver with a growing rapport with quarterback Drake Maye, including hauling in Maye's first career touchdown. Through six games, Boutte has 18 receptions for 301 yards and three touchdowns, including two scores in a 25-19 win over the New Orleans Saints in his LSU backyard. Boutte's athleticism and ability to snatch the ball at its highest point have drawn attention around the league, with opponents noting his tendency to win 50-50 catches. Boutte delivered a critical third-down back-shoulder reception to clinch the win and has positioned himself as a clutch target.

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