Is Kayshon Boutte playing today? Why Patriots' WR isn't doing anything early vs. Broncos

Kayson Boutte has one of the most fascinating statistical profiles of any wide receiver in the NFL.

The New England Patriots' WR has seen all but one of his catches all season (regular season and playoffs) go for either a first down or a touchdown.

When Drake Maye throws him the ball, normally good things happen.

Early in the AFC Championship Game, though, Boutte was missing in action.

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Is Kayshon Boutte playing today?

Yes, Boutte is active and healthy and playing for the Pats on Sunday.

He's just not getting the football.

Through two drives, Maye had completed three passes. All three had gone to Stefon Diggs.

Boutte had one early target, but it was incomplete.

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The Patriots will need Boutte, and their entire passing game, to get going to have a chance to reach the Super Bowl.

Early, though, it was a quiet start for Boutte.

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