Boutte also caught a two-point conversion that doesn't show up in the stat sheet. Per usual, Boutte ran plenty of routes for a Pats team still searching for answers at wide receiver. Despite an every-down role, Boutte has yet to top 59 yards or five catches in a game this year. That isn't likely to change following New England's Week 14 bye. He will remain in the WR5/6 ranks versus Arizona in Week 15.
Despite consistently being on the field more than any other Patriots receiver, Boutte has struggled to put up fantasy numbers. The Patriots are also often trailing and throwing, so that's doubly bad news for the 22-year-old receiver. This is one example of volume that isn't worth chasing in fantasy.
The four catches and six targets both matched Boutte's season high. He has actually drawn exactly six looks in four straight appearances. That has established a WR4 floor, but Boutte has yet to spike a week in this low-upside offense. He has reached 50 yards one time all season, 59 five weeks ago. Even with Drake Maye looking a little bit better each week, there should usually be better WR5 options to jam into your second FLEX spot.