FOXBORO — In most video games, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye doesn’t want any assist wanting like the most effective signal-callers within the NFL.
Taking part in towards a protection nearly as good because the Texans in Sunday’s 28-16 win, he did want a little assistance.
Enter Kayshon Boutte.
Boutte hauled in Maye’s third landing cross of the day, one-handed over All-Professional cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.
Maye couldn’t assist however discover the similarities to the first touchdown pass of his profession, which was additionally tossed down the best sideline to Boutte over Stingley.
“He retains on making them,” Maye mentioned of Boutte. “He retains on making performs, making me look good. I’m proud to have the ability to give him some throws to make a play on it. A one-handed catch, not a lot else to say about it. It was fairly candy.
“Form of the identical kind of throw as my first one to him. And he made a fair higher catch this time. Props to Kayshon for carry on enjoying. He was enormous for us tonight. That receiver room simply retains on doing good issues. Good job within the operating recreation. I feel I may have extra probabilities downfield and make higher throws. However you may’t be too exhausting on myself and transfer on to the subsequent one.”
Large receivers Stefon Diggs and DeMario Douglas additionally caught landing passes within the win, although Boutte led the workforce with 75 receiving yards on three catches.
Boutte had an outstanding begin to the season however slowed down as he handled a hamstring damage and concussion. He completed the yr with 33 catches for 551 yards with six touchdowns.
He additionally had a robust efficiency within the Patriots’ wild-card win over the Chargers, amassing 4 passes for 66 yards.
