The New England Patriots defense was standing tall against Drake Maye and the first-team offense down inside the red area during Monday’s practice. But facing a 4th-and-3 after head coach Mike Vrabel called a timeout, the QB floated a ball to the back right corner of the end zone under pressure.

What looked like a prayer somehow ended in Kayshon Boutte’s hands, as the receiver went up-and-over the cornerback in coverage and appeared to tip-toe along the sideline for a touchdown.

“I would say I for sure caught the ball. I think the main focus was getting both feet in bounds, which I think I did,” Boutte said Tuesday. “It was a fourth-and-3, got to have it situation. Drake just kind of got flushed out of the pocket. Just a receiver making plays.”

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