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Patriots Week 13 injury report: Two ruled out for Sunday’s game

Two ruled out for the Patriots in Sunday’s game against the Chargers.

The New England Patriots will be missing both rookie wide receivers, Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte, when taking the field against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

Things are looking uncomfortably thin at the wideout position with two more receiving targets out of action. The team has already been playing without Kendrick Bourne, and now with Douglas out, they’ll be missing their top-two most reliable receivers for their AFC clash with the Chargers.

Trent Brown and Riley Reiff both still being listed as questionable is concerning as well considering Los Angeles has a fearsome pass rush that will be looking to dominate in the trenches and cause more chaos for the Patriots’ struggling offense.

Here’s the full injury report for both teams on Friday:

New England Patriots

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
WR Demario Douglas Concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
RB Ty Montgomery II Illness DNP FP Active
C David Andrews Foot Limited Limited FP Active
LB Ja’Whaun Bentley Hamstring Limited Limited FP Active
LB Chris Board Back Limited Limited Limited Questionable
WR Kayshon Boutte Shoulder Limited DNP DNP Out
OT Trent Brown Ankle/Chest Limited Limited Limited Questionable
RB Ezekiel Elliott Thigh Limited Limited Limited Questionable
OL Riley Reiff Knee Limited DNP Limited Questionable
WR Matthew Slater Ankle Limited Limited FP Active
G Sidy Sow Ankle Limited Limited Limited Questionable
DL Deatrich Wise Jr. Shoulder Limited Limited Limited Questionable

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Los Angeles Chargers

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
WR Keenan Allen Quadricep DNP DNP Limited Questionable
OLB Khalil Mack Not injury-related Rest Active
TE Nick Vannett Concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
G/T Zack Bailey Back Limited DNP DNP Out
T Trey Pipkins III Wrist Limited Limited Limited Questionable
T Rashawn Slater Back Limited FP Active
S JT Woods Illness Limited Limited Limited Out
TE Gerald Everett Shoulder FP FP Active
WR Quentin Johnston Ribs/Finger FP FP Active
LB Eric Kendricks Knee FP FP Active
LB Kenneth Murray Jr. Shoulder FP FP Active
DL Otito Ogbonnia Knee FP FP Active
DB Ja’Sir Taylor Illness DNP DNP Out

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Not having Douglas and Boutte on the field means the team will have to depend on DeVante Parker, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton to step up at wide receiver.

The Patriots are also expected to activate Malik Cunningham, who is believed to be taking reps under center in special quarterback packages. He has spent most of the season working at wide receiver just in case a situation like this arose and he needed to make the transition.

Sunday might finally be that day for Cunningham.

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Patriots Week 12 inactives: Trent Brown, Kayshon Boutte IN vs Giants

Key players set to return for the Patriots against the Giants.

The bye week served the New England Patriots well enough to get key playmakers back in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.

After a week of rest, the Patriots will have Trent Brown, J.C. Jackson, DeVante Parker and Ja’Whaun Bentley all back in the lineup. Rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte also received the nod over Jalen Reagor to play against the Giants.

Brown being back on the field should help boost a Patriots offensive line that struggled against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 10. The unit gave up five sacks in a game where quarterback Mac Jones was benched.

Here is the full list of inactives for both teams:

The Patriots will be as healthy as they’ve been in a while when facing the struggling Giants.

A loss would obviously help New England’s positioning in the 2024 NFL draft, but a victory could boost morale for the team and coaches in a season that has disappointed in ways never imagined.

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Patriots Week 10 inactives: Ja’Whaun Bentley OUT, Kayshon Boutte IN

Here is the full list of inactives for the Patriots in Week 10 against the Colts.

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is officially active for the second time in the NFL season.

That’s the good news in the list of inactives released by the Patriots ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Indianapolis Colts.

Given the number of injuries at wide receiver, including both DeVante Parker and Kendrick Bourne being out, there was hope that Boutte would get more opportunities on the field. That day seems to have finally arrived for the former LSU standout against a Colts defense that bends and breaks more than most.

However, the bad news for the Patriots is linebacker and team captain Ja’Whaun Bentley being ruled out for the game. Bentley has turned into one of the team’s most reliable playmakers, and not having him on the field against a run-heavy team like the Colts is a big loss.

Here is the full list of inactives for the game:

The Patriots’ dwindling roster due to health reasons can’t seem to catch a break. It has given them something else to be forced to overcome in Frankfurt on Sunday against an opponent that is clearly better than them on paper.

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Patriots Week 9 inactives: Trent Brown and Kayshon Boutte OUT, Tyquan Thornton IN

Trent Brown and Kayshon Boutte are both inactive against the Commanders.

It could be another uphill battle offensively for the New England Patriots with the team ruling offensive tackle Trent Brown out for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.

Injuries have turned the 2023 season into an endless game of musical chairs for the Patriots’ offensive line. They are severely undermanned at the tackle position to the point where they’ve been trying veteran guard Mike Onwenu out at right tackle.

The constant player rotations up front has led to instability along the offensive front as a whole, which has created a bunch of problems for the run game and quarterback Mac Jones.

Rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte being inactive once again is also a big storyline considering coach Bill Belichick was singing his praises earlier in the week. Even with DeVante Parker and Kendrick Bourne both out for the game, Boutte is still struggling to get playing time on the field.

Here’s the full list of inactives for both teams in Week 9:

The Commanders traded away Montez Sweat and Chase Young before the trade deadline, but with Brown inactive, there might still be enough holes on the Patriots’ offensive front for them to wreak havoc on Jones and company.

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Patriots rookie Kayshon Boutte ready to shine for depleted WR group

After being a healthy scratch for seven straight weeks, Patriots rookie WR Kayshon Boutte is ready to make an impact.

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been having a productive week.

He was recently praised by coach Bill Belichick on Friday for having a strong week of practice, and it sounds as though he is ready to take on the challenge of filling a serious void for the Patriots.

The rookie has not played since Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. He did not record any statistics in that game. Nevertheless, now he has a chance to make a major impact with a depleted wide receiver group in New England.

Boutte recorded 1,782 receiving yards in his LSU career, and he has flashed big-time playmaking ability in the past. He is ready to take his game from simply being a healthy scratch to being productive for one of the NFL’s all-time great franchises.

He spoke about his mindset during Thursday’s media availability, as transcribed by NESN.com’s Zack Cox.

“It’s been a big week,” Boutte said. “Injuries happen in and out throughout the NFL. That’s part of the game. It’s unfortunate, but it’s part of the game. So they kind of preached to us about us having to step up.

“Being out since the first week, coming in, there’s huge expectations, so I’m just approaching this week harder than ever.”

The Patriots undoubtedly need to develop wide receivers for the future of their organization. A big game from Boutte against the Commanders on Sunday could be one of the first steps in doing that.

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Bill Belichick impressed with progress of rookie WR Kayshon Boutte

Rookie WR Kayshon Boutte has elevated his game at practice, according to coach Bill Belichick.

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick heaped praise on rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte on Friday.

Boutte has been having a strong week, as the wide receiver position has been hit with injuries. He could potentially have a larger role on the roster moving forward to help fill the void.

The former LSU star has not seen the field since Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, the Patriots may need some of the younger wideouts to step up with injuries at the position. We have already seen Demario Douglas play at a high level, and now, it may be Boutte’s turn to shine.

Belichick elaborated on his progress, as transcribed by NESN.com’s Zack Cox.

“I think this has probably been his best week,” Belichick said Friday morning.” … Performance, consistency, assignments, production. Practice is practice, but there are opportunities out there for everybody. You either take advantage of them or don’t take advantage of them.”

Boutte’s route-running and explosiveness could be important for a Patriots team that is lacking production at the wide receiver spot.

Kendrick Bourne tore his ACL last Sunday and is out for the season. DeVante Parker is currently battling his way back from a head injury. This could be an opportunity for the rookie to really make an impact and make a case to be in the wide receiver rotation permanently.

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Could Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte be in line for bigger role?

Will the injury-riddled Patriots lean more on rookie WR Kayshon Boutte?

The New England Patriots have struggled with consistent production at the wide receiver position. But could help be on the way?

Rookie wideout Kayshon Boutte was second in line in practice drills on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss. That on its own doesn’t mean much, but you have to wonder if Boutte’s snaps will increase with all of the recent injuries at wide receiver for New England.

The team is banged up at the position with Devante Parker and Kendrick Bourne both going down with injuries in the Week 8 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Bourne is out for the season with a torn ACL, and Parker is in concussion protocol.

Boutte hasn’t been active since the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. He did not make any statistical contributions in the game.

New England has played their young talent a bit more over the past couple games. For example, wide receiver Demario Douglas has taken on a bigger role. That was evident against the Buffalo Bills a couple weeks ago, when he tallied four catches for 54 yards.

It remains to be seen how Boutte will fit into the wide receiver scheme. Nevertheless, the Patriots may need to switch things up in order to save their season.

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Bill Belichick was candid with reason for WR Kayshon Boutte not playing

Bill Belichick was straightforward when asked about Kayshon Boutte’s game status.

Ever since the regular season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been on the side of a milk carton.

He has been missing in the lineup for the last six consecutive weeks with the receiving corps obviously struggling. DeVante Parker has taken a significant step back in the offense, and JuJu Smith-Schuster has yet to even get going.

Meanwhile, the Patriots have turned to the likes of Demario Douglas, Kendrick Bourne and Jalen Reagor to find an offensive pulse. The timing is perfect for Boutte to set himself apart in practice and convince the coaching staff that he’s ready to play in games.

But per Patriots coach Bill Belichick, that hasn’t happened yet.

“It’s a very competitive situation,” said Belichick, via NESN’s Dakota Randall. “I feel like we have a lot of competition at that position. Everybody’s in it. The guys who perform the best play the most, the guys who don’t need to perform better.

“They’re all competing. We have a number of players that I think are all — again, it’s very competitive. We’ll see how that goes.”

It’s hard to envision the Patriots changing course in Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins. They just signed Reagor to the 53-man roster, and Smith-Schuster is expected to return to the lineup as well.

That means Boutte will likely be left out in the cold for a seventh straight week.

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Patriots Week 4 inactives: Davon Godchaux IN, Cole Strange OUT vs Cowboys

Christian Barmore and Davon Godchaux are both active for the Patriots

The New England Patriots will be shorthanded heading into a Week 4 battle with a Dallas Cowboys team that is widely regarded as a Super Bowl contender.

Before the plane left Foxborough, the Patriots announced cornerback Jonathan Jones and guard Cole Strange had been downgraded as out for the game.

Rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez, Myles Bryant and Shaun Wade have done a tremendous job keeping things afloat on the backend of the defense. That effort must continue against a potentially explosive Cowboys offense still looking for a breakout game.

Meanwhile, rookie offensive linemen Atonio Mafi and Sidy Sow will have to step up and fill the void left by Strange.

Here’s the full list of inactives for the Patriots and Cowboys:

The good news for the Patriots is their defensive line will remain intact with Christian Barmore and Davon Godchaux both being listed as active for Sunday’s game.

They’ll need all of the help they can get to survive the battle in the trenches against a Cowboys team capable of dominating on both sides of the ball.

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Patriots Week 3 inactives: Trent Brown IN, Jonathan Jones OUT vs. Jets

Who’s in and who’s out for the Patriots?

The New England Patriots will have their four primary starting offensive linemen in the lineup for the first time in the 2023 season.

Trent Brown, Mike Onwenu, Cole Strange and David Andrews will all be on the field for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets.

It has been a revolving door at right tackle for the Patriots. So it remains to be seen how that position will shake out when facing a tough Jets defense. New England could give extended work to Vederian Lowe, or they could roll veteran Calvin Anderson out for a third straight week.

Regardless, the offensive line will be in a much better position to protect quarterback Mac Jones and finally get the run game going. Here’s the full list of inactives for the Patriots and Jets:

Cornerback Jonathan Jones was ruled out for the game on Saturday. So the Patriots will be entering this game depleted in the defensive backfield.

It’ll be down to rookie first-round draft pick Christian Gonzalez, Myles Bryant and Shaun Wade to hold off a Jets receiving corps spearheaded by star wideout Garrett Wilson.

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