Overview
- Boutte exited late in the second quarter and, after an initial questionable designation, was ruled out early in the third.
- The third-year wideout entered Week 9 with 23 catches for 431 yards and five touchdowns and led Patriots receivers with a 71.8% snap share.
- With Boutte sidelined, opportunities expanded for DeMario Douglas and Kyle Williams alongside Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins.
- Rookie Efton Chism was active primarily for kickoff returns as New England adjusted roles on game day.
- The team has not disclosed the severity of the hamstring injury and will monitor Boutte ahead of next week's road game at Tampa Bay.