No stress, rook.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick mentioned Friday rookie receiver Kayshon Boutte “probably” loved his finest week of observe main as much as Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Commanders.
Boutte, a sixth-round choose final April, has been a wholesome scratch each week for the reason that Pats’ season opener. During that 25-20 loss to the Eagles, Boutte didn’t register a catch regardless of seeing 4 targets. Previously, he flashed abilities as a possession receiver with plus physique management and a few burst within the preseason.
On Thursday, Boutte indicated to reporters he would play this weekend, saying “my name’s being called.” Last weekend, he fell behind each receiver on the depth chart aside from Tyquan Thornton, who was additionally a wholesome scratch at Miami. Thornton can be anticipated to swimsuit up Sunday, pending the supply of veteran starter DeVante Parker (concussion).
Extra factors
Sunday’s climate forecast is looking for temperatures within the mid-50s with minimal wind at kickoff … ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky mentioned final week he texts with Mac Jones about Jones’ footwork and sport efficiency. This week, Jones was requested what sort of recommendation Orlovsky’s given him. He dodged, saying: “A lot of people text me throughout the week. Sometimes it’s hard to get back. I don’t talk to everybody. But, I do see some texts from people, and I always take advice, whether it’s players or coaches, or whatever.” … The Patriots have crushed the Commanders of their final 4 conferences. Washington’s most up-to-date win got here in Sept. 2003, the Pats’ final loss earlier than ripping off an NFL report 21 straight wins … Patriots practice-squad defensive lineman Will Bradley-King is the one participant on the crew who as soon as performed in Washington. The solely ex-Patriots on the Commanders’ roster are backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett and linebacker De’Jon Harris.
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