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(Jan 11, 2026 · Week 19)

Lockdown defense was certainly in effect during Wild Card Weekend’s Sunday nighter, but it was only inevitable that at some point, Kayshon Boutte and his star quarterback would connect on a meaningful downfield play. As if knowing the Bolts were too close for comfort on the scoreboard, Boutte went to the skies himself for a nifty route and catch, accompanied by enough speed to secure a 42-yard play. That play helped encourage a New England field goal just plays later, keying what became the Patriots’ 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Jan. 11, 2026. Among the night’s receiving leaders, Boutte secured four passes for 66 yards.

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