Kayshon Boutte

Hollins' first 100-yard effort since 2022 was just the second of his career. This, after he randomly broke out for 89 yards two weeks ago. Today, Hollins was taking advantage of Kayshon Boutte's absence with a hamstring issue, but it's still a major surprise he led the Pats with double-digit targets on an afternoon where Drake Maye attempted only 31 throws. He also helped free TreVeyon Henderson for a long touchdown run with a killer block. The Pats' coaching staff has to be loving all this, but we are still skeptical Hollins is emerging as a legitimate WR4. That is especially true for a short-week Thursday night date with the Jets where the Pats are doubtful to be slinging the ball all over the yard.

The two targets were a disappointment on an afternoon where Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) didn't play, but Douglas has still been more involved of late. Just not enough for him to be a viable WR4 in fantasy, PPR or otherwise. He's not going to be commanding boffo looks for Thursday's short-week game against the Jets.

Patriots down two starters News story: With RB Rhamondre Stevenson out for a second straight week, rookie TreVeyon Henderson (51 of 68 snaps last week) is expected to lead the way again. Also, WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) and LB Christian Elliss (hip) are out. (Mike Reiss on X) FF Today's Take: Rhamondre is dealing with a toe injury that kept him out in Week 9 which will leave Henderson and Terrell Jennings to handle the running back work for the Patriots. Henderson out-snapped Jennings by a wide margin last week but touches were closer -- 18-12 in favor of Henderson. Boutte had been getting the most playing time of an Patriots receiver through 9 weeks. Expect rookie Kyle Williams to see some action but he's not likely to be fantasy relevant.

Head coach of the New England Patriots Mike Vrabel announced that the team will operate without key players Rhamondre Stevenson and Kayshon Boutte on Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Head coach of the New England Patriots Mike Vrabel announced that the team will operate without key players Rhamondre Stevenson and Kayshon Boutte on Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.