Approaching their Week 12 road matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals , the New England Patriots’ passing attack, led by quarterback Drake Maye , picked up a punch with wide receiver Kayshon Boutte returning to full practice on Wednesday, per Chad Graff of The Athletic. Boutte had missed the previous two games due to a hamstring injury sustained in Week 9’s narrow 24-23 victory against the Atlanta Falcons.

Boutte has been an essential contributor for New England this season. He recorded 23 receptions for 431 yards and five touchdowns in nine games before the injury, averaging 18.7 yards per catch on 31 targets. According to the PFSN Wide Receiver Impact Metric, he ranks as the seventh-most influential receiver in the league, providing a reliable option on third downs and deep pass

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