The New England Patriots will host the Buffalo Bills in Week 15. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Kayshon Boutte.
Is Kayshon Boutte Playing in Week 15?
Boutte is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Patriots’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Boutte in Week 15?
Boutee has defied logic by scoring on six of his 29 catches and 38 targets, taking full advantage of what Drake Maye brings to the table.
If you view “defying logic” as a way to run your fantasy team, there’s little I can say that is going to change your mind.
Patriot Scoring Rates
- Boutee: 20.7% of receptions and 15.8% of his targets
- All Others: 6.9% of receptions and 5.1% of receptions
His role comes with a level of variance, and we really haven’t seen the dark side of that variance just yet: when he’s been targeted, you’ve been rewarded. That’s a dangerous skill set to bank on in a perfect matchup, never mind in a potential weather spot against a Bills team that ranks top 10 in both deep ball passer rating and touchdown rate.
I can live with being knocked out of the fantasy playoffs, but I can’t live with it coming as a result of being left high and dry when banking on a WR whose profile is this reliant on singular plays.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Boutte’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 15
Boutte is projected to score 10.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Boutte to have four receptions for 52 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 15 Weather Impact: Bills at Patriots
The forecast for kickoff is 34 degrees Fahrenheit with 15 mph winds. Moderate winds may affect deep passes and field goal attempts.
