FOXBORO — Patriots rookie huge receiver Efton Chism needs to be in line for extra offensive snaps Sunday in opposition to the Chargers.
With Mack Hollins on injured reserve with an belly damage, Chism has taken on a few of the veteran huge receiver’s snaps as a run blocker. With it has come three catches for 75 yards and a landing within the Patriots’ final two video games.
“Tremendous grateful for the chance,” Chism mentioned. “Undoubtedly not taking it as a right. Simply attempting to fill these sneakers of Mack. He does a whole lot of soiled work right here, and attempting to do my greatest capacity to proceed that. And simply carry just a little totally different vitality to us.”
Chism entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Jap Washington this spring. He made the 53-man roster after spectacular performances in OTAs, coaching camp and the preseason.
Nonetheless, he didn’t tackle a large position on offense till Hollins went on IR. The second hasn’t appeared too massive for Chism to date. He did nonetheless acknowledge getting some pre-game jitters.
“I imply, I feel everybody type of does just a little bit. However simply the preparation I attempt to put into it all through the week calms these nerves, so I can go on the market and simply play free and never take into consideration something in a detrimental method,” Chism mentioned. “Simply go on the market and simply play.”
Kayshon Boutte popped up on the damage report Thursday with a hamstring damage and was restricted in consecutive practices. That leaves Chism, Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas and rookie Kyle Williams because the staff’s totally wholesome huge receivers with Boutte questionable to play.
