Boutte delivered a Week 2 touchdown on limited snaps after a Week 1 breakout, but his usage dropped to 72% snap share. He’s a high-ceiling, low-floor WR4 in many leagues with potential for progressive role growth if Week 3 usage improves.

<p>Boutte’s usage is volatile after a Week 2 TD, with a lower-than-expected snap share and the risk-reward profile of a WR4 with breakout potential.</p><p>Managers should weigh his upside against the floor; a bigger role or a burst score could push him into flex consideration in deeper formats this week.</p>

Boutte has carved a lead role for New England in an emerging offense. Week 1: 6 targets, 6 receptions, 103 yards vs Raiders. Week 2: one target, 16 yards and a TD, showing flex value. Enter Week 3 as a likely No.2 WR behind Diggs with Maye steadily improving.

Boutte posted a respectable PFF grade with growing involvement, hinting at increasing role potential as the Patriots expand their passing targets beyond the primary options.

Boutte contributed a scoring drive in the quarter, illustrating a growing role in the Patriots’ offense. His involvement signals potential target share growth as the season progresses, adding another dimension for fantasy managers to consider in combined passing-game lineups.