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KENDRICK BOURNE #84 - WIDE RECEIVER - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
170 YDS •
16 REC •
1 TD
170 YDS
16 REC
1 TD
Kendrick Bourne 10/15: "We've been growing as a team very well" Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne addresses the media on Friday, October 15, 2021.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM
Three catches in Week 5 win Bourne caught all three of his targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 25-22 win over the Texans.
Impact Bourne logged 32 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in the contest, while Jakobi Meyers was out there for 58 snaps and Nelson Agholor saw action on 43 plays. Prior to Sunday's modest statistical effort, Bourne had caught 11 of 13 targets for 154 yards and a TD over his previous two outings. He'll look to pick up the pace in this coming Sunday's game against Dallas, but as long as Meyers, Agholor and TEs Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith command their share of targets, Bourne's PPR production could be hit or miss.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kendrick Bourne dodges pursuit on 15-yard catch and run New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne dodges pursuit on 15-yard catch and run.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM
Kendrick Bourne storms through Texans via end around New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne storms through Texans via end around.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM
Kendrick Bourne 10/7: "The less I can think, the faster I play" Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne addresses the media on Thursday, October 7, 2021.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM
Catches all five targets Bourne logged 36 of a possible 59 snaps on offense in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Buccaneers, en route to catching all five of his target for 58 yards, NESN's Zack Cox reports.
Impact Bourne, who opened the season with two modest efforts, now has 11 catches on 13 targets for 154 yards and a TD over his last two games. While Jakobi Meyers (27 catches for 246 yards to date) has emerged as QB Mac Jones' favorite target, Bourne's recent chemistry with the rookie signal-caller suggests that he could maintain PPR utility Week 5 with what looks like a favorable matchup versus Houston on tap.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Posts big game in losing effort Bourne had six receptions (eight targets) for 96 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Saints.
Impact Bourne broke out in a big way after posting just three receptions for 17 yards over the first two games of the season. A big reason for the uptick in production was Mac Jones' inability to connect with top target Nelson Agholor (two catches on eight targets), who had to deal with the return of shutdown corner Marshon Lattimore (hand). Bourne remains third on the wide receiver depth chart, so fantasy managers shouldn't overreact to this huge performance. Up next is a matchup with the Buccaneers next Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Winston has 2 TDs, Saints pick Jones 3 times in 28-13 win
Jameis Winston threw two touchdown passes, Malcolm Jenkins returned an interception for a score and the New Orleans Saints beat the New England Patriots 28-13SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jets' Saleh hearing suggestions, criticisms, even from Mom
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Two catches in Week 2 Bourne caught two of his three targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 25-6 win over the Jets.
Impact Bourne, who was out there for 31 of the team's 58 snaps on offense, was once again out-snapped by fellow WRs Jakobi Meyers (52) and Nelson Agholor (50), en route to his second straight three-target contest. Down the road, there will be games where Bourne is more involved in the team's passing game, but for now he profiles as a complementary option in an offense that spreads the ball around.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots coaching staff pumping new players for information on Jets Pats wide receiver Kendrick Bourne played for the Jets’ offensive staff during his four years in San Francisco, while defensive lineman Henr...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
One catch in Week 1 Bourne was on the field for 33 of a possible 75 snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Dolphins, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bourne was out-snapped by fellow WRs Jakobi Meyers (74) and Nelson Agholor (64), en route to catching one of his three targets for 17 yards. Though he'll no doubt have weeks where he's more involved in the team's passing game, steady volume may be hard to come by for him with RB James White and TEs Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry also commanding their share of targets on a weekly basis.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
College teammates Tagovailoa, Jones ready for 1st NFL clash
Mac Jones spent most of his college career at Alabama watching from the sidelineSEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills look to take control again in young, new-look AFC East
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Rookie QB Mac Jones ushers in new era for revamped Patriots
Bill Belichick spent a lot of money this offseason to help the Patriots put a 7-9 finish in 2020 behind themSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matt Judon, Mac Jones, Kendrick Bourne and more: Patriots roster is overhauled as they set for new season Jones is the face of the new era in New England, but he is merely one piece among an offseason of sweeping changes.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Belichick mum on QB decision as other roster decisions loom
Bill Belichick still isn’t saying whether Cam Newton or rookie Mac Jones will be his Week 1 starter at quarterbackAUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barkley, Newton back as Giants, Pats wrap up joint practices
Running back Saquon Barkley participated in 7-on-7 drills for the first time this preseason during the final day of joint practices between the Giants and PatriotsAUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs 31 snaps Thursday Bourne caught one of his two targets for 23 yards in Thursday's 35-0 preseason win over the Eagles.
Impact Per NESN's Zack Cox, Bourne logged 31 snaps in the contest, while Jakobi Meyers and Nelson Agholor "got the starting wideout treatment, playing 15 and 14 snaps, respectively." Cox also noted that the trio look "like sure bets to be the Patriots' top receivers this season." In that context, Bourne could emerge as a fantasy factor in deeper formats, though it must be noted that New England's attack could well feature a run-heavy approach and plenty of two-TE sets, a scenario that could make steady volume hard to come by for any of the team's key wide receivers.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Newton rips fastball to Kendrick Bourne for 23-yard gain New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton rips fastball to wide receiver Kendrick Bourne for 23-yard gain.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • NFL.COM
Kendrick Bourne eager to show Eagles what they missed out on at joint practices The Eagles were one of Bourne's suitors in free agency last March.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM
Looks to cement role In his latest 53-man roster projection, Paul Perillo of the Patriots' official site predicts that Jakobi Meyers, Nelson Agholor, Bourne and Gunner Olszewski will head the team's wi...
Impact Perillo's projection supposes that N'Keal Harry, who's had a strong training camp to date, remains a candidate to be dealt, though that's not a lock to occur if the 2019 first-rounder continues his strong play. Either way, Bourne -- who signed a three year, $15 million contract with New England this offseason -- seems destined for a key role in New England's passing attack in 2021, with his ability to line up outside or in the slot an asset in that regard. That said, steady volume may be an issue for Bourne, if the team leans heavily on the run and/or two tight-end sets, which is quite plausible.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Belichick: Relationship good with Harry despite trade demand
Patriots coach Bill Belichick says there remains an open dialogue between himself and receiver N’Keal Harry despite the 2019 first-round pick recently publicly asking to be tradedAUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kendrick Bourne Embracing 'Definitely Harder' Patriots Training Camp Kendrick Bourne on Monday admitted that is first New England Patriots training camp is more difficult than what he experienced with the 49er...
AUGUST 2, 2021 • NESN.COM
