Overview
- Kayshon Boutte has been a non-participant in Wednesday and Thursday practices with a hamstring injury and is considered day-to-day, according to Mike Vrabel.
- Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Vrabel said Kyle Williams has progressed, practices reliably, and knows multiple receiver spots, positioning him for more snaps.
- Williams has two catches for 20 yards this season and has played roughly 21% of offensive snaps, reflecting a limited role to date.
- After Boutte exited the Falcons game, Williams logged a season-high 31 snaps and showed separation against A.J. Terrell, with Drake Maye noting there has been no miscommunication.
- Boutte has been New England’s primary deep option with 23 catches for 431 yards and five touchdowns, so if he sits against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium, targets could shift toward Williams, DeMario Douglas, and Mack Hollins.