Jordy McElroy, Patriots WireSun, November 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM UTC·1 min readThe New England Patriots will be getting some serious reinforcements at wide receiver on Sunday with Kayshon Boutte likely returning after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury.
Boutte has arguably been the most improved player on the roster not named Drake Maye this season. He has come a long way from being a rumored trade candidate to the Patriots' top downfield receiving target.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThrough nine game appearances, he has 23 receptions for 431 yards and five touchdowns.
Boutte being back on the field puts tremendous stress on opposing defenses and opens opportunities up underneath for other players. He makes the team significantly better just by being on the field.
On Sunday, he'll have a chance to face the worst defense in the NFL. The Bengals are ranked dead last in scoring defense and total yards. Teams are averaging 257.3 passing yards per game against them this season, which is the second-worst in the league.
Maye and Boutte could have a field day in this matchup.
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