The four catches and six targets both matched Boutte's season high. He has actually drawn exactly six looks in four straight appearances. That has established a WR4 floor, but Boutte has yet to spike a week in this low-upside offense. He has reached 50 yards one time all season, 59 five weeks ago. Even with Drake Maye looking a little bit better each week, there should usually be better WR5 options to jam into your second FLEX spot.
Boutte caught a 23-yard pass in the second half from Drake Maye for his highlight of the day. The Pats have been using Boutte and DeMario Douglas more often, indicating they may be trending upward in the offense's pass-catching hierarchy. The recent increased usage is encouraging, but Boutte is still no more than a WR5 for Week 11 against the Rams.
Polk was only targeted once in the Pats' win over the Bears. Luckily for fantasy managers, it was a two-yard touchdown in the first half. Polk was benched in Week 9 and has seen decreased usage in favor of DeMario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte, but the Pats' pass-catching rotations are constantly changing. Polk is a dynasty hold, but isn't on the redraft radar for now.
Maye won the battle of first-round rookie quarterbacks, throwing the sole touchdown of the game against the Bears. He threw an interception in the first quarter, making a poor throw right to Bears LB T.J. Edwards, and another near pick in the third quarter dropped by Bears DB Kevin Byard. Maye flashed his mobility with four carries for 24 yards and several scrambles to try to salvage plays outside the pocket. His touchdown pass was a two-yard toss to Ja'Lynn Polk in the second quarter, primarily hitting short throws throughout the game and a few deep passes to Austin Hooper and Kayshon Boutte. Maye's dual-threat ability give him high-end QB2 upside against the Rams in Week 11.