Is Kayshon Boutte playing tonight? Why Patriots WR is off to slow start in Week 13 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It wasn't clear who would step up as the New England Patriots' No. 2 wide receiver going into the season, but Kayshon Boutte has stepped into that role.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGoing into Week 13, Boutte ranked third in receiving yards on the team with 446, and that's also good enough for second among the team's wideouts.
However, Boutte is not off to a good start in the Week 13 game against the New York Giants. Here's a closer look at what's going on.
Is Kayshon Boutte playing tonight?
Yes, Boutte is active and healthy, he just hasn't been targeted yet.
Boutte should get going soon, as the Patriots need him for their offense to be at its very best.
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