Patriots OC notices a new playmaker emerging at wide receiver

Kayshon Boutte is emerging into a key target on offense

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt gave wide receiver Kayshon Boutte high praise ahead of Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.

According to Van Pelt, Boutte has been one of the team’s “most consistent” players. The second-year wide receiver has recorded 11 catches for 185 yards and a touchdown this season.

He got more involved late in the Patriots’ comeback win over the New York Jets last week. He recorded three critical catches for 46 yards on six total targets.

“The last four weeks, his plays has been exceptional,” Van Pelt said, when speaking with media members during the week.

Boutte’s emergence could spell good things for the Patriots offense.

The team has waited for another receiver to emerge alongside DeMario Douglas as a consistent playmaker. Up to this point, that player has been the former LSU standout.

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