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Boutte’s One-Handed TD Lifts Patriots Into AFC Championship

Boutte’s emergence now sets up a marquee test against Broncos corner Patrick Surtain II.

Kayshon Boutte gave the Patriots some breathing room with a clutch catch in the fourth quarter.
Foxboro, MA - The New England Patriots celebrate a touchdown by Kayshon Boutte during the fourth quarter of the Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Overview

  • Kayshon Boutte hauled in a one-handed, 32-yard touchdown over All-Pro Derek Stingley Jr. in the fourth quarter to give New England late separation in the divisional win over Houston.
  • Drake Maye endured heavy pressure with four strip-sacks and multiple postseason turnovers, yet teammates and coaches praised his poise and timely execution.
  • Boutte leads New England’s receiving surge this season with 33 catches for 551 yards and six touchdowns, helping the offense rise from 30th to second in points per game year-over-year.
  • The scoring play mirrored Maye’s first career touchdown to Boutte in October 2024 with Stingley in coverage, and Boutte said he realized the one-handed grab only after seeing the replay.
  • The Patriots advance to face Denver in the AFC Championship on Jan. 25 at Mile High, where Boutte could see frequent snaps against reigning Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II.