The Patriots left Chicago’s Soldier Field with a win on Sunday, with several players on both sides of the ball contributing en route to a convincing 19-3 victory.
But on an afternoon where New England’s reworked roster executed with complementary football, veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne found himself miring on the sideline.
The 29-year-old wideout — coming off of his most productive performance of the season against the Titans (four catches on six targets, 41 yards) — didn’t log a single snap in Sunday’s win.
According to the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan, Bourne’s benching was due to New England wanting to prioritize more playing time for younger receivers.