Boutte has carved a lead role for New England, flashing Week 1 with 103 yards on 6 catches and Week 2 despite limited targets, scoring from a single grab. With Diggs’ workload monitored and a run-heavy approach led by Stevenson and Henderson, Boutte looks like a clear Week 3 must-add in 10+ team rosters, likely grabbing the No.2 WR slot as Maye’s offense grows.

Offensive balance and Maye’s development limit downside while boosting upside. Boutte’s role could become sustainable if Diggs’ workload remains controlled, making him a high-ceiling but volatile piece in the near term.

The Chiefs wore Free 4 shirts for Rashee Rice before the home opener vs. Philadelphia, a gesture Andy Reid labeled as affection for a teammate, not a political statement about the NFL. Rice sits out six games due to a personal conduct policy violation from a 2024 Dallas crash. He had 79 catches as a rookie in 2023, and despite an injury-shortened 2024, he posted postseason numbers. He can return October 19 against the Raiders.