Kendrick Bourne had a strong first season in New England. The five-year veteran receiver put up career bests in receptions (55) and receiving yards (800), while tying his career-high for touchdown receptions (five).
Those numbers aren’t the most eye-popping stats, especially considering that they weren’t good enough to finish in the top 10 in any of those statistical categories. But Scott Spratt of Football Outsiders believes Bourne’s better than what the traditional volume stats show, declaring him the most underrated player on the Patriots.
“With a career-high of 74 targets, Bourne has fallen well short of the 100-catch and 1,000-yard benchmarks that earn receivers the most attention.