The Patriots’ receiver corps made significant strides on Sunday afternoon with rookie Drake Maye under center.
Thanks to the 22-year-old QB’s ability to push the ball down the field, New England’s young crop of pass-catchers finally showed out in Foxborough.
DeMario Douglas broke through as Maye’s most-targeted wideout, with the second-year pro reeling in six catches off nine targets for 92 yards and a touchdown. Fellow 2023 NFL Draft pick Kayshon Boutte also had his best game as a pro, finishing with three catches for 59 yards and a touchdown.
But that breakout performance on offense didn’t carry over for New England’s other talented young wideout in Ja’Lynn Polk.