Baker has only appeared in two games this year and is yet to catch his first NFL pass. The fourth-round rookie is a long way from fantasy relevancy right now.
He was ruled out on Friday, though the injury is not expected to be a long term thing. Antonio Gibson draws the start. Tyquan Thornton, last year's second-rounder, is a healthy scratch today for the Patriots. Also inactive for the Patriots are: WR Javon Baker, QB Joe Milton, DT Eric Johnson, G Layden Robinson, and LS Joe Cardona.
Bourne, who began the season on the PUP last while recovering from a 2023 ACL injury, will make his season debut against Miami. Bourne and Ja'Lynn Polk should operate as the Patriots' top two receiving options for now. Patriots declared S Jabrill Peppers, S Kyle Dugger, WR KJ Osborn, QB Joe Milton, DE Jamree Kromah, WR Javon Baker, and TE Jaheim Bell inactive against Miami.