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  • Re-emerges in slot role

    Bourne had two receptions (on three targets) for 17 yards in Sunday's 37-24 win over the Titans.

    Analysis: Bourne jumped back up to third on San Francisco's receiver depth chart while logging 33 snaps on offense (45 percent) Sunday. The 29-year-old also nabbed his first reception since Week 10 after seemingly falling out of favor midseason. If Bourne continues to operate as the 49ers' third receiver down the stretch, then desperate fantasy managers in deeper formats could take a look at the veteran against the Colts next Monday, especially if starter Ricky Pearsall (ankle/knee) is limited by a…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 15 at 10:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • First target since Week 10

    Bourne was held without a catch (one target) in Sunday's 26-8 win over the Browns.

    Analysis: Bourne was targeted for the first time since Week 10 in Sunday's road victory, but he failed to haul in his only opportunity across 23 snaps played on offense (34 percent). The veteran wideout has been relegated to No. 4 on the depth chart ever since Ricky Pearsall returned from a knee injury Week 11. Bourne should remain a fantasy afterthought when the 49ers return from the upcoming bye week to face the Titans on Sunday, Dec. 14.

    Published: Mon, Dec 1 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Barely sees field on MNF

    Bourne was not targeted as a receiver in Monday's 20-9 win over the Panthers.

    Analysis: Bourne was on the field for just six offensive snaps (nine percent) against Carolina, failing to draw a target during his brief appearance in the primetime tilt, and the 29-year-old was marginalized completely with Ricky Pearsall returning from a knee injury in Week 12. Bourne had a brief run of fantasy utility earlier this season when the 49ers' receiver room was plagued by injuries, but it would require another absence from one of the team's starters for a similar situation to repeat itself.…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 25 at 10:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Falls out of favor Sunday

    Bourne was not targeted as a receiver in Sunday's 41-22 win over the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Bourne saw his target share evaporate completely after recording just one catch in the 49ers' last contest. The healthy return of Ricky Pearsall (knee) was the primary reason for the fill-in starter's demotion. Bourne was on the field for 13 snaps on offense (24 percent), finishing behind third-string wideout Demarcus Robinson (29 percent) in the pecking order for playing time. If any managers were still hanging on to Bourne following his brief run of fantasy utility earlier in the schedule,…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 17 at 10:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Held to one catch in Sunday's start

    Bourne caught his only target for 19 yards in Sunday's 42-26 loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: Bourne started and logged 43 snaps on offense (68 percent) Sunday, so a lack of playing time can't excuse the putrid fantasy line. The veteran wideout was simply outclassed by the Rams' defensive backs, failing to create separation in a game the 49ers were forced to throw the ball 39 times. After reviving his career with a pair of 142-yard games in Weeks 5 and 6, Bourne has fallen off as a fantasy option in the following weeks, averaging just 2.3 targets per game in those four contests. The…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 10 at 11:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Held to two catches in Week 9

    Bourne caught both of his targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Giants.

    Analysis: Bourne's two targets tied for fourth on the team as Mac Jones didn't target any player more than six times. After back-to-back 142-yard receiving performances in Weeks 5 and 6, Bourne has just seven catches for 92 yards across three subsequent games. Even if San Francisco doesn't get any healthier at wide receiver in Week 10 against the Rams, Bourne may not see a significant target share.

    Published: Sun, Nov 2 at 3:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid production on three catches

    Bourne brought in three of four targets for 44 yards in the 49ers' 26-15 loss to the Texans on Sunday.

    Analysis: Bourne was second in receiving yards on the 49ers despite his modest total, and he contributed a pair of first downs on his trio of grabs. Bourne continues to work as the No. 2 receiver due to the absence of Ricky Pearsall (knee), but after back-to-back 142-yard tallies versus the Rams and Buccaneers in Weeks 5 and 6, the Eastern Washington product has generated a modest 5-58-0 line on six targets over the subsequent pair of contests. Bourne will continue working in a starting role if Pearsall…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 26 at 8:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Production peters out Sunday

    Bourne pulled in both of his targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Falcons.

    Analysis: Bourne failed to extend his unlikely streak of recording exactly 142 yards to three games in Sunday's win. The drop-off was drastic for the veteran wideout after finishing with a season-low two targets. The victory was led by San Francisco's defense and rushing attack, resulting in poor receiving lines for every position player outside of RB Christian McCaffrey (7-72-0). Bourne's role could reduce further in Week 8 if Ricky Pearsall (knee) is able to return from injury. For now, consider Bourne…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 19 at 9:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Matches last week's career output

    Bourne finished with five receptions on nine targets for 142 yards in Sunday's 30-19 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Fresh off posting a career-best 142 receiving yards against the Rams in Week 5, Bourne likely made his managers double take at the box score after hitting that same mark in consecutive contests. The 29-year-old has shown great chemistry with old teammate Mac Jones, as the former Patriots continue to post video-game numbers filling in for injured 49ers starters in 2025. Bourne continued starting in place of Ricky Pearsall (knee) while Jauan Jennings (ribs) returned in a limited capacity but…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 12 at 6:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Career-best yardage in OT win

    Bourne brought in 10 of 11 targets for 142 yards in the 49ers' 26-23 overtime win over the Rams on Thursday night.

    Analysis: The veteran receiver set a new career high in receiving yards during the hard-fought win, one in which Bourne played the role of No. 1 receiver thanks to the absences of Jauan Jennings (ankle/ribs) and Ricky Pearsall (knee). Bourne's reception and receiving yardage totals were both team highs, and he tied tight end Jake Tonges for the lead in targets as well. Were all of San Francisco's receivers, including Brandon Aiyuk (knee, reserve/PUP list), healthy, Bourne would be either the No. 4 or No.…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 2 at 9:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Settles in as No. 3 WR

    Bourne was held to one reception (on four targets) for 17 yards in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Jauan Jennings returned to action from a minor injury as expected, pushing Bourne back into the No. 3 role he was serving prior to last week's spot-start. The 29-year-old Bourne did finish with more playing time (68 percent) than Demarcus Robinson (38 percent), who was returning from a three-game suspension himself. It appears that Bourne has settled into the No. 3 role for San Francisco, but he could see his playing time elevated temporarily Week 5 if Ricky Pearsall (knee) is unable to suit up…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 29 at 11:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nabs four receptions in spot-start

    Bourne had four receptions (on six targets) for 38 yards in Sunday's 16-15 win over Arizona.

    Analysis: Bourne got the spot start in place of Jauan Jennings (ankle) on Sunday, finishing with season highs in targets, receptions and yardage. The 29-year-old Bourne saw his playing time increase from 49 percent as the third receiver last week to 73 percent as the starter. Jennings may end up missing just one game, and suspended WR Demarcus Robinson likely will be active Week 4, so the small role Bourne carved out in recent weeks may vanish in short order.

    Published: Mon, Sep 22 at 11:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Should see uptick in snaps Sunday

    San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Bourne is "probably" going to be a starting receiver for the team in Sunday's game against the Cardinals with Jauan Jennings (ankle) listed as questionable but set to be inactive for the Week 3 contest, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: Bourne began his second stint in the 49ers organization last week, when he joined San Francisco on a one-year deal after he was previously cut by the Patriots at the conclusion of the preseason. Despite having limited practice time with the 49ers leading up to the Week 2 win over the Saints, Bourne still played 35 of the team's 71 offensive snaps in the contest, finishing with a 3-32-0 receiving line on three targets. With Jennings out of the mix for Week 3, Bourne should be in store for an…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 21 at 9:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Three catches in return to Niners

    Bourne caught all three of his targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Saints.

    Analysis: Seeing his first action as a 49er since 2020 after four seasons with the Patriots, Bourne wound up catching passes from a familiar face in former New England quarterback Mac Jones, who was filling in for Brock Purdy (toe/shoulder). Bourne's longest gain went for 13 yards, and as expected, he operated as the clear No. 3 wide receiver behind Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall. Bourne could get competition for that role as soon as Week 4, when Demarcus Robinson returns from a suspension, but that…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 14 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reuniting with Niners

    Bourne has agreed to terms Monday on a one-year contract worth up to $5 million with San Francisco, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Bourne didn't ink with a team immediately after visiting with the 49ers and Commanders last week, but he now commits to what always seemed to be the most sensible landing spot, given San Francisco's current absences in the wide receiver corps. Jauan Jennings (shoulder) exited early Week 1 and is slated for an MRI, while Demarcus Robinson (suspension) won't return until Week 5 and Brandon Aiyuk (ACL) appears to be targeting a Week 6 debut. That positions Bourne to potentially contribute…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 8 at 9:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not signing this week

    Bourne won't sign with a team for Week 1 despite visiting with the Commanders and 49ers this week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Released by New England last week, Bourne is hoping to catch on with a team that has injury issues at wide receiver and needs a veteran who can learn the playbook in a hurry. The 49ers make the most sense, seeing as he already played there under Kyle Shanahan, although San Francisco's WR situation looks less desperate now that Jauan Jennings (calf/contract) is practicing.

    Published: Wed, Sep 3 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Works out for San Francisco

    Bourne (undisclosed) worked out for the 49ers on Monday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bourne missed some time during training camp after he was "rolled up" in an early August practice with New England. The Patriots then released the veteran wideout last week. Now healthy enough to work out for teams, Bourne had a tryout with San Francisco on Monday and is visiting the Commanders on Tuesday. The 49ers did offer Bourne a contract, but the two sides didn't come to an agreement before he left the facility to head to Washington.

    Published: Tue, Sep 2 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two visits on tap

    Bourne (undisclosed) is slated to visit the 49ers on Monday and the Commanders on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: After making the initial 53-man roster, Bourne asked the Patriots for his release, a move that occurred Wednesday. Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, the veteran wideout -- who hasn't practiced since Aug. 1 after being rolled up on during an intrasquad scrimmage -- is close to returning to the field, and now it looks like he could soon reach a deal that would bolster either San Francisco or Washington's pass-catching corps.

    Published: Thu, Aug 28 at 3:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go by Pats

    New England released Bourne (foot) on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Bourne was one of eight wide receivers to make the Patriots' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, but Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that he then requested to be released. Now healthy after having missed most of August with a foot injury, Bourne figures to seek an opportunity elsewhere in the league where he has a clearer path to getting on the field as a depth contributor. The 30-year-old veteran could be a fit for San Francisco, where he played the first four years of his NFL career and could help…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 27 at 9:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes initial 53-man roster

    Bourne (lower leg) is on New England's initial 53-man roster Tuesday.

    Analysis: Bourne has been sidelined since Aug. 1 due to an apparent lower- leg injury suffered in practice, and while the veteran wideout seemed a likely cut candidate for the Patriots, it appears he's secured a depth role to begin the 2025 campaign. That said, New England's initial 53-man roster includes a hefty eight wide receivers, so further moves wouldn't be surprising.

    Published: Tue, Aug 26 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for preseason finale

    Coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that Bourne (leg) will not practice this week and has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bourne was rolled up in practice back on Aug. 1 and has been sidelined ever since, essentially missing most of training camp and the entire preseason. With the Patriots' additions to the wide receiver room over the offseason, Bourne's roster spot isn't guaranteed. Missing the summer certainly won't help his chances.

    Published: Mon, Aug 18 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't play Saturday

    Bourne (lower leg) did not play in the Patriots' 20-12 preseason win over the Vikings on Saturday.

    Analysis: Bourne has missed the Patriots' first two preseason games due to a lower leg injury that he suffered in early August. The veteran wideout is battling for a depth spot on New England's 53-man roster, but those chances will continue to diminish for as long as he remains sidelined. Bourne will aim to return to practice this next week and be available for the Patriots' preseason finale against the Giants on Thursday.

    Published: Sat, Aug 16 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not playing Friday

    Bourne (lower leg) is not participating in warmups and will not play in Friday's preseason opener against the Commanders, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

    Analysis: Bourne suffered a lower leg injury during last Friday's intrasquad scrimmage and hasn't practiced since. He'll look to get himself back on the practice field and be available for the Patriots' second exhibition game against the Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 16. The absences of Bourne and Stefon Diggs (knee) gives the likes of Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker and Efton Chism more opportunities to get snaps with the offense during Friday's contest.

    Published: Fri, Aug 8 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't practice this week

    Bourne (lower leg) won't practice in the week leading up to Friday's preseason opener against Washington, coach Mike Vrabel said Monday, Taylor Kyles of Patriots on CLNS reports.

    Analysis: Bourne had his leg rolled up on in practice this past Friday and will miss at least a week of practice as a result. The veteran wide receiver will likely be held out of Friday's preseason game due to the injury, though official confirmation on that front won't come until later in the week.

    Published: Mon, Aug 4 at 8:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets injured Friday

    Bourne limped off the field during Friday's intrasquad scrimmage before heading to the locker room, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.

    Analysis: Bourne went to the sideline after making a catch, and on the bench he had his left cleat off while Patriots staffers tended to him. The nature of the injury isn't known, but the eight-year pro could begin to fall behind in the battle for one of the few depth WR spots on the roster if he's required to miss a stretch of time due to the injury.

    Published: Fri, Aug 1 at 3:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back for fifth season with Patriots

    As the coming season approaches, Bourne is in line to compete for a spot in the Patriots' revamped wide receiver corps, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: When healthy, Stefon Diggs (knee) profiles as the team's top wideout, while DeMario Douglas and 2025 third-rounder Kyle Williams also seem like roster locks. Mack Hollins is likely to secure a role as well. With that in mind, Bourne -- who carries a $7.7 million cap hit this season -- figures to compete for depth chart slotting with Kayshon Boutte, Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker and Efton Chism. Working in Bourne's favor is his experience in offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' scheme, who was on…read more

    Published: Tue, Jul 15 at 9:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches 28 passes this past season

    Bourne finished the 2024 regular season with 28 catches (on 38 targets) for 305 yards and a TD in 12 games.

    Analysis: Bourne, who suffered a torn right ACL in Week 8 of the 2023 season, began the 2024 campaign on the PUP list before being activated ahead of Week 5 action. Not surprisingly, the veteran wideout was eased back into the mix, but even when he started to see an uptick in playing time, his fantasy impact was modest most weeks. Looking ahead, Bourne is under contract with New England through 2026, but as Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston notes, it's possible that the rebuilding Patriots could consider…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 8 at 9:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two catches in Week 17

    Bourne caught two of his four targets for 22 yards in Saturday's 40-7 loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: Bourne, who was on the field for 38 of the Patriots' 53 snaps on offense Saturday, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, has caught two passes (for a total of 40 yards) in each of his last two contests. With that in mind, the veteran wideout brings modest fantasy upside into this Sunday's home game against the Bills, who are locked into the AFC's No. 2 playoff seed.

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 7:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two catches Sunday

    Bourne caught both of his targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: Bourne -- who had caught three passes in each of his previous three outings -- was on the field for 51 of the Patriots' 73 snaps on offense Sunday, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. As the team's final two games approach, Bourne carries modest fantasy upside in PPR formats.

    Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 10:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches three passes Sunday

    Bourne logged 27 of a possible 51 snaps on offense in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Cardinals, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bourne finished the contest with three catches (including a 37-yarder) for a team-high 44 yards. Since recording a 5-70-1 receiving line in Week 11, Bourne has caught three catches in each of New England's subsequent three games, a rate of production that limits his fantasy utility to deeper PPR formats.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 7:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Three catches in Week 13

    Bourne caught all three of his targets for 39 yards and carried once for six yards in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Colts.

    Analysis: Bourne, who was on the field for 46 of the Patriots' 72 snaps on offense in the contest, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, also had a six-yard TD called back due to a penalty. The veteran wideout should maintain a steady workload following the Patriots' Week 14 bye, but his fantasy utility is limited to deeper formats while operating in a passing offense that has leaned heavily on its tight ends of late.

    Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 9:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Three catches versus Miami

    Bourne caught three of his five targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 34-15 loss to the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Bourne was on the field for 41 of a possible 69 snaps on offense in the contest, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, and he's been targeted five times in each of his last two outings. Now that he's moved further past the knee injury that resulted in him starting the season on the reserve/PUP list, Bourne has a chance to continue to produce enough (while working alongside fellow WRs DeMario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte) to merit lineup consideration in deeper fantasy formats.

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 9:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Best game of season in Week 11

    Bourne caught all five of his targets for 70 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: Bourne had been quiet since returning from a knee injury that cost him the first four weeks of the season, but he bounced back nicely after going without a catch in two of his previous three games. He set a season high in receiving yards and scored his first touchdown of the season on a 10-yard reception in the first quarter. Given the lack of production from New England's wideouts this season, Bourne could have a tough time building on this breakout effort in Week 12 against a tough Dolphins…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to get snaps Week 11

    When asked Friday, coach Jerod Mayo said Bourne will play Sunday against the Rams, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bourne was active last Sunday against the Bears but didn't play a single offensive snap after he posted a 4-41-0 receiving line the previous week versus Tennessee. Mayo said Bourne had a "good week of practice," per Mark Daniels of MassLive.com. Kayshon Boutte ran a position-high 29 routes versus Chicago last week, followed by DeMario Douglas (18), K.J. Osborn (16) and Ja'Lynn Polk (10). Osborn has been on and off the inactive list throughout the season, so perhaps Bourne takes his spot once…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 7:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • No snaps in Week 10

    Though Bourne was active for Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears, he didn't log any snaps in the contest, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

    Analysis: After recording four catches on six targets for 41 yards in the Patriots' overtime loss to the Titans in Week 9, Bourne was the odd man out among the team's wideouts Sunday. While he figures to re-enter the mix in the coming weeks, the veteran is off the fantasy radar unless he reclaims a key role in the New England offense, something that seems unlikely while the team is focused on developing younger WRs like Kayshon Boutte and Ja'Lynn Polk.

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 7:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets more involved

    Bourne recorded four receptions (on six targets) for 41 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Bourne has slowly seen his snap count tick up since returning from a knee injury Week 5, though his involvement in the offense took its first true leap Sunday. He recorded season-best marks in targets, receptions and yards, while also matching his longest gain of the season with a 14-yard catch late in the second quarter. Bourne missed out on an even bigger day when a 22-yard catch was wiped out by a holding call, but his performances are trending in the right direction.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 10:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No catches in Week 8

    Bourne logged 52 of a possible 67 snaps on offense in Sunday's 25-22 win over the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Though Bourne's snap count was his highest since being activated from the PUP list in advance of Week 5 action, he didn't catch any of his three targets Sunday. Regardless of who starts at QB for the Patriots in Week 9 against the Titans, Bourne isn't an enticing fantasy option after managing just a 4-29-0 receiving line on eight targets through his first four outings this season.

    Published: Mon, Oct 28 at 7:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • One catch versus Jaguars

    Bourne was on the field for 37 of a possible 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: In his third game since being activated from the PUP list in advance of Week 5 action, Bourne caught one of his two targets for 14 yards. It's possible that as the wideout further distances himself from the knee injury that previously sidelined him, Bourne could see his volume increase as the season progresses, but until that happens, he's off the fantasy radar.

    Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two catches versus Houston

    Bourne caught both of his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 41-21 loss to the Texans.

    Analysis: Per Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, Bourne -- who was activated from the PUP list ahead of Week 5 action -- said last week that it would take a couple of weeks for him to get back to 100 percent as he bounces back from a knee injury, with the wideout's snap count increasing from 16 snaps in his first game back to 34 snaps Sunday. With that in mind, it wouldn't surprise us to see Bourne's playing time continue to rise Week 7 against the Jaguars, but for the time being he's a risky fantasy lineup…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 9:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Active versus Texans

    Bourne (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

    Analysis: After being activated from the PUP list ahead of Week 5 action, Bourne made his season debut in the Patriots' loss to the Dolphins last weekend, en route to logging 16 of 60 snaps on offense while catching his lone target for six yards. In his second game back from a major knee injury that he suffered Oct. 29, 2023, Bourne could see an uptick in playing time in QB Drake Maye's first NFL regular-season start. However, until the veteran wideout re-establishes a steady role in New England's…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expects to play

    Bourne (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, is expected to play, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

    Analysis: Bourne played just 27 percent of the team's snaps in his 2024 debut last week after missing the first four games following the 2023 October ACL tear. Expect the veteran wide receiver to be more involved in the gameplan this week as the Patriots debut the 2024 No. 3 overall pick, Drake Maye, in his first professional start.

    Published: Sat, Oct 12 at 11:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Bourne (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans after practicing in a limited fashion this week.

    Analysis: Given that Bourne was on the reserve/PUP list through Week 4 as he bounced back from a knee injury he sustained Oct. 29, 2023, it's not surprising that the Patriots are easing the wideout back into the mix. We'd expect Bourne to be available to face Houston on Sunday, with confirmation of his status set to arrive once New England's inactives are known ahead of the team's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. After logging a 27 percent snap share in his season debut versus Miami in Week 5, Bourne could see an…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 11 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still limited at practice

    Bourne (knee) remained limited at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Bourne also was limited Wednesday, but chances are his limitations are maintenance-related rather than indicative of any setbacks with the knee injury that kept him on the reserve/PUP list through Week 4. Friday's injury report will reveal whether the wideout approaches Sunday's game against the Texans with an injury designation or fully cleared for Week 6 action.

    Published: Thu, Oct 10 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited practice Wednesday

    Bourne (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: After being activated from the PUP list Saturday, Bourne made his season debut in the Patriots' Week 5 loss to the Dolphins a day later, playing 16 of 60 snaps on offense while reeling in his lone target for a six-yard receptions. With no reported setbacks with his surgically repaired knee coming out of the game, Bourne's limitations Wednesday are most likely maintenance-related. Assuming that's the case, the wideout should be available against the Texans on Sunday, when he'll likely see his…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 9 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet season debut Sunday

    Bourne brought in his only target for six yards in the Patriots' 15-10 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran wideout made his return to the field following his late-October 2023 ACL tear, but he had a minimal role overall in his taste of game action. Given the Patriots' dearth of reliable pass-catching options, Bourne, who had a 37-406-4 line in eight regular-season games before suffering his injury last season, should quickly see his role in the air attack expand as he develops chemistry with both Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye.

    Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 5:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active versus Dolphins

    Bourne (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

    Analysis: Bourne -- who came off the PUP list Saturday -- is thus set to make his first game appearance since tearing his right ACL on Oct. 29, 2023. In his return to the lineup, it's possible that Bourne will be eased back into the mix, but either way, his presence should provide a needed boost to a New England offense that ranks 31st in the league in scoring (13.0 points per game), per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. With K.J. Osborn (shoulder) inactive versus Miami, Bourne has an immediate opportunity to step…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • In line for season debut

    Bourne (knee), who was activated off the reserve/PUP list Saturday, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game but is expected to play, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

    Analysis: Bourne was expected to make his season debut Sunday after practicing in limited fashion all week. He'll join a beleaguered Patriots passing attack that has yet to surpass 170 passing yards in any of the four contests this campaign. The veteran receiver quietly had developed into a featured pass catcher last season in a similarly dire passing offense, recording at least two catches in all eight games before going down with a season-ending ACL tear, but it's hard to imagine Bourne significantly…read more

    Published: Sat, Oct 5 at 10:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Bourne (knee), who remains on the reserve/PUP list, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Since the Patriots opened his 21-day window to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Bourne has been limited in practice as he continues his recovery from the right ACL tear that he sustained Week 8 of last season. Coach Jerod Mayo told Mark Daniels of MassLive.com on Friday that Bourne has displayed "that he's healthy" this week, but the Patriots also are determining whether the wide receiver will take one of the three open spots on their active roster, according to Daniels. The team…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 4 at 5:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Feels good after first practice

    Bourne noted Thursday that he "feels good" and that his knee has responded well to his return to practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

    Analysis: Per Lazar, Bourne, who was limited in his return to practice Wednesday, is on a snap count for the time being. The wideout remains on the reserve/PUP list, and it's unclear at this stage if he'll be activated ahead of Sunday's contest against the Dolphins. Once Bourne returns to the mix, however, he'll have a chance to reclaim a key role in a New England WR corps currently led by DeMario Douglas, Ja'Lynn Polk and K.J. Osborn (shoulder).

    Published: Thu, Oct 3 at 9:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to practice

    Bourne (knee) is slated to practice Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bourne, who remains on the PUP list, will thus have his 21-day practice window opened up as the Patriots kick off Week 5 prep. In terms of the wideout's availability for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, head coach Jerod Mayo said that the possibility of Bourne playing this weekend isn't unrealistic, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports. Bourne is nearing the finish line of his recovery from a torn ACL in his right knee, an injury he sustained last October.

    Published: Wed, Oct 2 at 9:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nears return to practice

    Bourne (knee) is expected to have his practice window opened this coming week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Bourne, who is on the PUP list, continues to progress in his recovery from an ACL tear he sustained last October. Assuming he does return to practice this coming week, it remains to be seen how long it will be before he's ready for game action, but barring any setbacks, Bourne will eventually have an opportunity to reclaim a key role in a New England wideout corps currently led by DeMario Douglas, K.J. Osborn and Ja'Lynn Polk.

    Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 6:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Making progress

    Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said Monday that Bourne (knee) continues to progress toward making his season debut, though the receiver is without a clear timeline to be activated from the reserve/PUP list, Khari Thompson of The Boston Globe reports. "Yeah, he's making great progress. He's running fast. He looks good in his routes. When he's ready to be out there, he'll be out there," Mayo said of Bourne.

    Analysis: Bourne will miss at least one more contest while he continues his recovery from the torn ACL he suffered last October, but it's possible that he could return to practice after the Patriots' Sept. 29 game against the 49ers. Once he's back up to speed, the 29-year-old should reclaim a key role in the team's receiving corps, which has been led by DeMario Douglas, K.J. Osborn and Ja'Lynn Polk through the first three weeks of the season.

    Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 3:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Opening season on PUP list

    Bourne (knee) is starting the regular season on the PUP list, making him ineligible to play until at least Week 5, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

    Analysis: Bourne meets the same fate as most of the other players that suffered ACL tears last season, unable to make good on his winter optimism that he'd be ready for Week 1. He tore his ACL in Week 8 last year, finishing with a 37-406-4 line on 55 targets and a career-high 50.8 receiving yards per game. There's no guarantee Bourne gets that kind of opportunity once he's ready to play this season, as the Patriots have young wide receivers Ja'Lynn Polk, DeMario Douglas and Javon Baker vying for targets…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 6:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still on PUP list

    Bourne (knee) remains on the active/PUP list ahead of the Patriots' Aug. 25 preseason finale, Jacob Rousseau and Bill Kochof the Providence Journal report.

    Analysis: It remains to be seen when Bourne -- who is bouncing back from a torn right ACL that he suffered last October -- will be able to resume practicing, but as Week 1 approaches, it becomes increasingly plausible that the veteran wideout could start the coming campaign on the PUP list. With the Patriots guided by a new coaching staff and transitioning at the quarterback and wide receiver positions, we suspect that the team will err on the side of caution with Bourne out of the gate this season. If…read more

    Published: Fri, Aug 16 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Opens camp on PUP list

    Bourne (knee) will open training camp on the active/PUP list, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bourne is bouncing back from a torn right ACL that he suffered last October, so it's not especially surprising that he isn't quite ready to practice as training camp opens. Previous reports relayed that Bourne anticipated being ready for Week 1 action, but while he's unavailable, DeMario Douglas, Ja'Lynn Polk, K.J. Osborn, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Javon Baker, Jalen Reagor and Tyquan Thornton are slated to compete for slotting in the Patriots' re-tooled WR corps.

    Published: Tue, Jul 23 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out OTAs

    Coach Jerod Mayo said Monday that Bourne (knee) will not participate in OTAs, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

    Analysis: Bourne is working his way back from a right ACL tear that forced him to miss the final nine games of the 2023 campaign, and while he said back in March that he expects to be a "full go" for training camp, it looks like spring activities would be too early a benchmark. That will cost Bourne an early chance to build chemistry with new quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye, but as long as he's indeed able to get on the practice field for training camp, there shouldn't be real concerns about…read more

    Published: Mon, May 20 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets only $5.5 million guaranteed

    The Patriots have minimal commitment to Bourne (knee) beyond the 2024 season, despite re-signing the receiver Wednesday to a three-year contract worth up to $33 million, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.

    Analysis: The deal is loaded with incentives and light on guarantees, with a base value of $19.5 million and only $5.5 million guaranteed at signing. Another $2.5 million becomes guaranteed for 2025 if Bourne reaches 800 receiving yards in 2024, though the Patriots presumably would want to keep him around in that case anyway. The 28-year-old had a career-high 800 receiving yards in 2021, his first season with the Patriots, and he was on pace for 863 yards and eight touchdowns in 2023 until an ACL tear…read more

    Published: Wed, Mar 13 at 9:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Re-ups with New England

    Bourne (knee) and the Patriots agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth up to $33 million on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Before suffering a season-ending torn ACL in Week 8 last season, Bourne was easily the Patriots' best receiver. It wasn't a high bar to clear, but it made too much sense to bring Bourne back after he put up a 37-406-4 line on 55 targets across eight appearances. He was on pace for a career year and will head into his age-29 season later this year. Bourne has already stated he expects to be ready for training camp. Look for the Patriots to further address their wideout depth chart in free agency…read more

    Published: Sun, Mar 10 at 6:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • To be ready for training camp

    Bourne (knee) expects to be able to do some work in the spring and will be a full go for training camp, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Bourne is rehabbing from a torn ACL that he suffered in Week 8 of the 2023 season. He was on pace to shatter his personal bests in nearly every statistical category before his campaign was cut short. Bourne is set to become a free agent in the new league year, and he has stated that he would like to rejoin the Patriots and reportedly has an offer from the team.

    Published: Thu, Mar 7 at 5:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Mulling offer from New England

    The Patriots have offered Bourne (knee) a new contract, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

    Analysis: The Patriots hope to re-sign Bourne before March 11, when the impending free agent can begin negotiating with other teams. The wide receiver suffered an ACL tear in Week 8 of 2023, ending what was on track to be a career year with personal bests of 4.6 catches and 50.8 receiving yards per game. Bourne said at the Super Bowl that he's ahead of schedule in his rehab and would like to re-sign with New England, though he also said part of his motivation for attending the big game in Las Vegas was…read more

    Published: Mon, Mar 4 at 6:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ahead of schedule, hopes to re-sign

    Bourne recently said that he's ahead of schedule in his rehab from knee surgery and would like to re-sign with the Patriots this offseason, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The 28-year-old suffered an ACL tear to his right knee in Week 8, bringing an early end to a season in which he was averaging career bests of 4.6 catches and 50.8 receiving yards per game. Bourne is now scheduled for unrestricted free agency in March, and while he hopes to stay in New England under a new coaching staff, he acknowledged that he's not actually sure what the future will hold. He has a physical therapist living with him as part of his rehab process after Nov. 15 surgery, hoping to…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 7 at 9:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Should be ready for training camp

    Bourne (knee) underwent surgery to repair his right ACL on Wednesday and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in the coming offseason, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

    Analysis: Bourne, who landed on injured reserve in late October, will miss the rest of the 2023 campaign but is already on the road to recovery. He tallied a 37-406-4 receiving line on 55 targets across the first eight games of the season, while operating as the Patriots' most productive wideout. The 28-year-old is on track to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, but New England could have incentive to re-sign him, assuming his recovery goes smoothly.

    Published: Thu, Nov 16 at 7:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves to IR

    The Patriots placed Bourne (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Analysis: The transaction is merely a formality after Bourne was confirmed to have suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. The 28-year-old had been New England's most productive wideout through the first eight games of the season, accruing a 37-406-4 receiving line on 55 targets. Bourne is scheduled for unrestricted free agency this offseason.

    Published: Tue, Oct 31 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Diagnosed with torn ACL

    Bourne (knee) suffered a torn right ACL during Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Bourne was initially hoped to have escaped with a less serious MCL issue, but his MRI results revealed a season-ending injury. The veteran wideout was in the midst of a promising 2023 campaign, having logged back-to-back games with a touchdown prior to his exit Sunday, and his injury is a brutal loss for New England's already thin wide receiver corps. DeVante Parker (head) also was forced out of Sunday's game, meaning Mac Jones may be working with Demario Douglas, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Jalen…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 30 at 8:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to undergo MRI

    Bourne is slated to undergo an on MRI on his right knee Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Per Rapoport, based on the initial diagnosis, the hope is that Bourne is dealing with an MCL injury. If New England's leading receiver is forced to miss time, the team's wideout corps could be shorthanded in Week 9, with DeVante Parker also having left Sunday's game against the Dolphins with a head injury. If both players are out next weekend against the Commanders, Tyquan Thornton and/or Kayshon Boutte would be candidates to suit up after having been inactive versus Miami.

    Published: Sun, Oct 29 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Injures knee Sunday

    Bourne was forced out of Sunday's game against the Dolphins with a right knee injury and won't return.

    Analysis: Per Zack Cox of NESN.com, Bourne was shaken up after an awkward tackle along the sideline. With both Bourne and DeVante Parker (head) having been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest, Demario Douglas, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Jalen Reagor are the Patriots' remaining wide receiver options in Week 8. Before his exit, Bourne caught three of his four targets for 36 yards and a touchdown.

    Published: Sun, Oct 29 at 12:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores first TD since Week 1

    Bourne caught six of seven targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-25 win over the Bills, and he also lost a fumble.

    Analysis: Bourne's four-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter was his first trip to the end zone since a two-touchdown performance against the Eagles in the season opener. That play put the Patriots up 22-10 with 7:36 remaining, but after Buffalo responded with a touchdown, Bourne made a critical error on New England's next possession, as he lost a fumble to set the Bills up in Patriots territory. Buffalo capitalized on the miscue and scored the go-ahead touchdown, but Bourne's teammates bailed him…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 22 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Big volume in Sunday's loss

    Bourne caught 10 of 11 targets for 89 yards in Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Raiders.

    Analysis: He also gained four rushing yards on his only carry. Bourne not only led the Patriots in receptions and yards, no other New England wideout hauled in more than one pass or saw more than three targets. The veteran receiver set new season highs in catches and receiving yards as well, and Bourne has been the one semi-consistent option in the team's offense so far, posting a 28-307-2 line on 44 targets through six contests.

    Published: Sun, Oct 15 at 7:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Team-high yardage total in loss

    Bourne brought in two of five targets for 43 yards in the Patriots' 34-0 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

    Analysis: Bourne's modest receiving yardage total led the Patriots on a completely forgettable day for New England's offense, and he also paced the team in targets. The veteran's fantasy outlook remains dim due to its symbiotic relationship with the team's dismal quarterback situation, but Bourne will have a solid matchup on a paper in a Week 6 road matchup versus the Raiders.

    Published: Sun, Oct 8 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held to 36 yards

    Bourne recorded two receptions on three targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 38-3 loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Bourne was among a group of five pass catchers with three targets for New England. Opportunity was evenly spread in part because the Patriots were losing in blowout fashion, though Bourne has progressively seen his involvement in the offense decrease. Since his two-touchdown performance in Week 1, Bourne has failed to top 50 receiving yards in each of his next three games.

    Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 7:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Four catches in Week 3

    Bourne caught four of five targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Bourne tied tight end Hunter Henry for the team lead in targets, and the 28-year-old wide receiver leads New England with 25 targets through three weeks -- seven ahead of second-place Henry. Bourne also leads the team with 14 catches and 139 receiving yards heading into a Week 4 trip to Dallas.

    Published: Sun, Sep 24 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Does little with nine targets

    Bourne had four catches on nine targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to Miami.

    Analysis: Bourne wound up leading the team in targets, but finished fourth in terms of receiving yardage. The veteran wideout made a valiant effort on one of Mac Jones' few deep pass attempts Sunday, but the ball pulled him out of bounds. The end result was a disappointing follow-up to last week's two-touchdown showing from Bourne. Fantasy managers should expect results somewhere in between his first two games when the Patriots take on the Jets next Sunday.

    Published: Mon, Sep 18 at 12:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two scores in Week 1

    Bourne recorded six receptions on 11 targets for 64 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Eagles.

    Analysis: Bourne had his path to a significant offensive role cleared with both Tyquan Thornton (shoulder) and DeVante Parker (knee) sidelined for the contest. He commanded 11 targets to lead the team and also hauled in a pair of touchdown receptions from 19 and 11 yards away, respectively. Bourne will face more competition for opportunity at some point this season, but in the short term he could remain the favorite target of Mac Jones.

    Published: Sun, Sep 10 at 8:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could claim key role

    With Tyquan Thornton (shoulder) having been placed on IR, Bourne approaches the coming season in a Patriots wideout corps that also features JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker and rookies Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte.

    Analysis: In that context, Bourne has a chance to claim a key role in New England's passing offense out of the gate, though his target volume could fluctuate as long as his fellow key pass catchers (a group that also includes TEs Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki) remain healthy. Still, after catching 35 passes in 16 games last season, Bourne, who recorded 55 catches in 2021, has an opportunity to see an uptick in production in 2023, and if that happens he could reemerge as a factor in deeper PPR formats.

    Published: Thu, Aug 31 at 3:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Three catches Saturday

    Bourne caught three of his four targets for 34 yards during Saturday's preseason contest against the Packers.

    Analysis: Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, coach Bill Belichick noted of Bourne on Monday that the wideout "had a good spring. That spring led into having a good training camp. He's done very well in all phases -- played multiple spots, caught the ball well, blocked well." As the coming season approaches, Bourne has a chance to claim a key role in a New England WR corps that also features JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker and Tyquan Thornton, who missed Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury. From a…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 21 at 6:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hits stride in training camp

    Bourne has had some impressive practices in the last week, according to Mike Dussault of the Patriots' official site reports.

    Analysis: Dussault notes that Bourne, who turned in strong practices Sunday and Monday, is finding his stride in coordinator Bill O'Brien offense. As the coming season approaches, the 28-year-old Bourne -- who logged a 35-434-1 receiving line in 16 games last year -- appears poised to claim a steady role in a Patriots WR corp that also includes newcomer JuJu Smith-Schuster, as well as returnees DeVante Parker and Tyquan Thornton. However, in an offense that could lean heavily on RBs Rhamondre Stevenson…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 14 at 3:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Turns in strong practice

    Bourne stood out during Thursday's practice as one of the Patriots' most active wideouts, Phil Perry of NBCsportsboston.com reports.

    Analysis: Perry notes that the effort -- which featured Bourne catching three of his four targets, including a toe-tapping grab along the sideline -- followed a relatively quiet start at training camp for the wideout over the first week of practice. As the coming season approaches, Bourne will look to earn a consistent role in a Patriots WR corps that also includes newcomer JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker and 2022 second-rounder Tyquan Thornton. As long as all four are healthy, Bourne's target volume…read more

    Published: Fri, Aug 4 at 9:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches 35 passes this season

    Bourne finished the 2022 season with 35 catches on 48 targets for 434 yards and a TD in 16 games to go along with six carries for 39 yards.

    Analysis: In his second campaign with the Patriots, Bourne's production took a dip from the 55/800/5 stat line he logged in 2021. The 27-year-old remains under contract with the Patriots next season, but Bourne's chances of a fantasy bounce-back in 2023 hinge on the composition of the team's wideout corps following free agency and the NFL draft. With that in mind, Nelson Agholor and Jakobi Meyers are slated to be free agents this offseason, while DeVante Parker and Tyquan Thornton remain under contract…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 16 at 10:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • One catch in Week 17

    Bourne was on the field for 28 of a possible 60 snaps in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Dolphins, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, en route to catching one of his two targets for 16 yards and carrying the ball once for two yards.

    Analysis: After catching six of his nine targets for a season-high 100 yards and a TD in the Patriots' Week 16 loss to the Bengals, Bourne's role in the team's offense took a hit versus Miami, with Jakobi Meyers (nine targets) and Tyquan Thornton (seven targets) working as Mac Jones' top wideout targets in the contest. Looking ahead the New England's regular-season finale this Sunday against the Bills, Bourne profiles as a hit-or-miss fantasy option.

    Published: Mon, Jan 2 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Garners 129 total yards in loss

    Bourne brought in six of nine targets for 100 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for 29 yards in the Patriots' 22-18 loss to the Bengals on Saturday.

    Analysis: Bourne was the surprise leader in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon in what was DeVante Parker's second straight absence due to a concussion. Bourne's season-high reception and receiving yardage figures came on the heels of a blanking over just 10 snaps against the Raiders in Week 15, making it all the more surprising. The sixth-year pro's first chance to build on the resurgent effort comes in a Week 17 home matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday, Jan. 1.

    Published: Sat, Dec 24 at 11:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs 11 snaps Sunday

    Bourne was on the field for 11 of a possible 65 snaps on offense in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Raiders, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: In the process, Bourne -- who caught five passes for 47 yards in Week 14 -- didn't haul in his only target. Given that he was out-snapped by Tyquan Thornton (60), Nelson Agholor (54) and Jakobi Meyers (40) on Sunday, Bourne isn't a high-percentage fantasy option for Saturday's contest against the Bengals.

    Published: Mon, Dec 19 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches five passes Monday

    Bourne was on the field for 42 of a possible 59 snaps on offense in Monday's 27-13 win over the Cardinals en route to catching all five of his targets for 47 yards.

    Analysis: The five catches marked a season high for Bourne, whose profile in the Patriots' passing game expanded with Jakobi Meyers (concussion) inactive and DeVante Parker (head) limited to just six snaps in the contest. Bourne's fantasy prospects in Week 15 hinge in large part on the availability of Meyers and Parker, but if neither are cleared for Sunday's game against the Raiders, he could merit lineup consideration in deeper formats.

    Published: Tue, Dec 13 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches one pass versus Bills

    Bourne was on the field for 20 of a possible 54 snaps on offense in Thursday's 24-10 loss to the Bills, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: In the process, Bourne caught one of his two targets for 15 yards. With 19 catches for 226 yards (on 26 targets) through 11 games to date, Bourne is off the fantasy radar in all but the deepest of formats while working in a wideout corps that also includes Jakobi Meyers, DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor and Tyquan Thornton.

    Published: Fri, Dec 2 at 9:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records three catches

    Bourne recorded three receptions on four targets for 36 yards in Thursday's 33-26 loss to the Vikings. He also had one rush for minus-seven yards.

    Analysis: Bourne got involved in the offense in the fourth quarter as New England attempted to make up a one-score deficit. He hauled in catches of 14 and 17 yards, though the latter came with only 28 seconds left and the Vikings playing prevent defense. Bourne played 38 offensive snaps, but that was in part due to an injury scare for Jakobi Meyers (shoulder), who played a season-low 16 snaps on the night.

    Published: Fri, Nov 25 at 9:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches one pass in Week 11

    Bourne, who was on the field for 24 of a possible 63 snaps on offense in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Jets, caught his only target in the contest for eight yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: For the fourth time in his last five games, Bourne recorded just one target, a rate of volume that keeps the 27-year old off the fantasy radar ahead of Thursday's game against the Vikings. Overall, Bourne -- who recorded 55 catches last season -- has caught 15 of his 20 targets for 175 yards through nine contests.

    Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 9:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Three catches Sunday

    Bourne, who was on the field for 48 of a possible 63 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Colts, caught three of his four targets for 11 yards in the contest, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: After having recorded just one target in three consecutive games, Bourne -- who also carried once for one yard -- was more involved in the Patriots' passing game Sunday with DeVante Parker (knee) out, but it didn't amount to much fantasy production. With Parker potentially back in action following the Patriots' bye, Bourne's lineup upside remains limited ahead of the team's next contest against the Jets on Sunday, Nov. 20.

    Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 9:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records one Week 8 target

    Bourne was on the field for 54 of a possible 78 snaps on offense in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Despite being out there for 69 percent of the Patriots' plays on offense, Bourne didn't catch a pass Sunday, while recording just one target for a third consecutive contest. Until additional volume heads his way on a regular basis, Bourne is off the fantasy radar.

    Published: Mon, Oct 31 at 10:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 8

    Bourne (toe) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets after practicing fully Friday.

    Analysis: Bourne, who didn't play this past Monday against the Bears, logged limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday before practicing fully Friday. The wideout is thus slated to suit up this weekend, though given his 11-156-0 receiving line on 14 targets through six games to date, he's not a high-percentage fantasy option.

    Published: Fri, Oct 28 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice

    Bourne (toe) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: After playing just four snaps Week 6 due to a toe injury, Bourne was inactive for Monday's loss to the Bears. The fact that Bourne continues to practice in a limited fashion suggests that he could play this weekend against the Jets, but until he's next able to get a full and productive game under his belt, Bourne isn't an appealing fantasy option.

    Published: Wed, Oct 26 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive Monday

    Bourne (toe) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Bears.

    Analysis: As a result, the Patriots' Week 7 wideout corps will feature Jakobi Meyers, DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor and rookie Tyquan Thornton, with Thornton a candidate to continue to see his profile in the team's offense expand in Bourne's absence.

    Published: Mon, Oct 24 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not expected to play Monday

    Bourne (toe) isn't expected to play Monday night against the Bears, Michael Giardi of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: With Nelson Agholor (hamstring) also iffy for the contest, rookie Tyquan Thornton is a candidate to log added Week 7 WR snaps if Bourne and/or Agholor are out or limited versus Chicago.

    Published: Sun, Oct 23 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Monday

    Bourne (toe) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bears, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Patriots listed a number of a players with questionable designations despite them practicing in limited fashion Saturday, so it's hard to say for certain what Bourne's status will be for the prime-time game. Expect more information to be announced closer to Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. With an 11-156-0 receiving line on 14 targets through six games to date, however, Bourne is only a lineup consideration in deeper fantasy formats.

    Published: Sat, Oct 22 at 2:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains limited at practice

    Bourne (toe) remained limited at practice Friday.

    Analysis: Bourne was limited to just four snaps in last weekend's win over the Browns due to a toe injury and appears to be trending toward an official questionable designation for Monday night's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. With an 11-156-0 line on 14 targets through six outings this season, however, Bourne profiles as a hit-or-miss fantasy option in advance of Week 7 action.

    Published: Fri, Oct 21 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice

    Bourne (toe) was limited at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: A toe injury restricted Bourne to four snaps in this past Sunday's win over the Browns, but the wideout's limited participation Thursday gives him a chance to suit up Monday night against the Bears. That said with an 11-156-0 line on 14 targets in six appearances to date this season, Bourne is only an option in deeper fantasy formats.

    Published: Thu, Oct 20 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • May have turf toe

    Bourne appears to be dealing with a mild case of turf toe, Zack Cox of NESN reports.

    Analysis: Turf toe can cause multi-week absences for players, but Bourne's case "doesn't seem that serious," so he might be able to keep playing through it. The wide receiver played just four snaps Week 6 against the Browns before exiting the game, though he remained on the sideline with his teammates. Expect Bourne's practice reps to be capped ahead of New England's Week 7 MNF matchup with the Bears.

    Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits Sunday's game

    Bourne was forced out of Sunday's game against the Browns with a toe injury.

    Analysis: Prior to his exit, Bourne caught his only target for 17 yards. In his absence, Tyquan Thornton is in line to see added wideout snaps alongside Jakobi Meyers and DeVante Parker.

    Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 10:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches one pass Sunday

    Bourne, who was on the field for a season-high 34 (of a possible 60) snaps on offense in Sunday's 29-0 win over the Lions, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught his only target in the game for one yard.

    Analysis: Bourne also rushed once for minus-1 yard Sunday, in a contest in which Jakobi Meyers (7-111-1 on eight targets) was clearly QB Bailey Zappe's preferred WR option. With a 10-139-0 line on 13 targets through five games, Bourne will remain off the fantasy radar in all but the deepest of formats until he starts seeing consistent volume.

    Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two catches in Week 4

    Bourne logged 26 of a possible 58 snaps on offense in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Packers en route to catching two of his three targets for 23 yards and rushing once for 15 yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Though fellow wideout Jakobi Meyers (knee) remained sidelined Sunday, Bourne didn't see heavy volume Week 4, and with the Patriots' QB situation looking cloudy in the short term due to injuries to Mac Jones (ankle) and Brian Hoyer (head), Bourne remains a speculative fantasy option ahead of this weekend's game against the Lions.

    Published: Mon, Oct 3 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Four grabs in Week 3 loss

    Bourne brought in four of five targets for 58 yards and committed a fumble that was recovered by the Patriots in a 37-26 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

    Analysis: Even with fellow wideout Jakobi Meyers (knee) sidelined, Bourne couldn't take full advantage. However, after a relatively lackluster first two games, Bourne at least set new season highs in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The veteran wideout posted an encouraging 55-800-5 line across 17 games in his first Patriots campaign in 2021, and perhaps Sunday's improved showing is a sign he'll become progressively more involved as the season unfolds.

    Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 7:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches two passes Sunday

    Bourne was on the field for 24 of a possible 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-14 win over the Steelers, en route to catching two of his three targets for 16 yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bourne was more involved in the Patriots offense Sunday than he was in the team's season opener (two snaps), but until he sees more consistent playing time and targets, he'll be a risky fantasy lineup option. Through New England's first two games, Jakobi Meyers and Nelson Agholor profile as QB Mac Jones' preferred wide receiver options.

    Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 9:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited snaps in Week 1

    Bourne was on the field for just two of the Patriots' 57 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-7 loss to the Dolphins, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bourne's lone target in the contest resulted in a 41-yard gain, but for now it looks like he's behind DeVante Parker (57 snaps), Jakobi Meyers (50) and Nelson Agholor (33) in the Patriots' wide receiver pecking order. Until steady snaps and targets come his way, Bourne is off the fantasy radar, though it's quite possible that he'll be more involved in the team's Week 2 contest against the Steelers, with his workload this coming Sunday thus worth monitoring.

    Published: Mon, Sep 12 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two catches in preseason finale

    Bourne brought in two of three targets for 16 yards in the Patriots' 23-6 preseason loss to the Raiders on Friday night.

    Analysis: Bourne logged his first target of the game on the Patriots' second possession and tied with a slew of other pass catchers for second on the team in receptions. The veteran logged career highs in receptions (55) and receiving yards (800) in his first Patriots campaign in 2021 while also tying his high-water mark in touchdowns (five), and he's set to open the season as the No. 3 wideout against the Dolphins in a Week 1 road divisional matchup Sept. 11.

    Published: Fri, Aug 26 at 8:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could play Friday

    Bourne was present for warmups ahead of Friday's preseason finale against the Raiders, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

    Analysis: Per coach Bill Belichick, Bourne "wasn't available" for last week's preseason game versus the Panthers, but it looks like the wideout could see some snaps in the team's exhibition finale. That said, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, the expectation is for most of the Patriots' top players to see minimal playing time Friday.

    Published: Fri, Aug 26 at 4:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unavailable Friday

    Coach Bill Belichick said Bourne "wasn't available" for Friday's preseason game versus the Panthers, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bourne wasn't involved in pregame warmups and wasn't in uniform for the Patriots' second exhibition. His current standing on the team may stem from being ejected from a joint session with the Panthers earlier this week, but he also recently was relegated to the second-team offense in practice, per Cox. Bourne is part of a crowded wide receiver room in New England, so he may be on thin ice with Belichick and the coaching staff.

    Published: Fri, Aug 19 at 7:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not seen in warmups Friday

    Bourne wasn't spotted in warmups in advance of Friday's preseason contest against the Panthers, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

    Analysis: Though the Patriots aren't compelled to announce inactives in advance of preseason games, Bourne's absence from warmups is notable. While Bourne doesn't have any known injury concerns, Mike Reiss of ESPN points out that wideout was ejected from practice Tuesday following a scuffle.

    Published: Fri, Aug 19 at 3:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In crowded WR corps

    Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald relays that over the past two weeks, Bourne logged the fewest catches in team drills during practice.

    Analysis: Bourne finished the 2021 season with 55 catches (on 70 targets) for 800 yards and five touchdowns to go along with 12 carries for 125 yards in 17 games, and as training camp approached he looked to reestablish his key role in a WR corps that also includes DeVante Parker, Jakobi Meyers, Nelson Agholor and second-round draft pick Tyquan Thornton. Though Callahan suggests that Bourne's roster spot appears secure, the 27-year-old does face added competition for targets this season and a rebound at…read more

    Published: Fri, Aug 19 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Part of crowded pass-catching group

    Bourne is expected to face a tougher path to snaps in 2022 with New England heading into training camp with a wideout group that includes DeVante Parker, Jakobi Meyers and Nelson Agholor, Paul Perillo of the Patriots' official site reports.

    Analysis: Meanwhile, second-round draft pick Tyquan Thornton looks like a roster lock, while 2019 first-rounder N'Keal Harry is a candidate to be traded or waived before the end of the preseason. With the Patriots also rostering a pair of capable pass-catching tight ends in Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith, there's a lot of mouths to feed in the team's offense. In that context, any potential uptick in Bourne's production this coming season hinges on the continuing development of second-year signal-caller Mac…read more

    Published: Wed, Jul 6 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Averages 14.5 yards a catch

    Bourne finished the 2021 regular season with 55 catches (on 70 targets) for 800 yards and five touchdowns to go along with 12 carries for 125 yards in 17 games

    Analysis: Bourne, who averaged 14.5 yards per catch, also logged a 25-yard TD pass and is slated to remain a key cog in New England's passing offense next season, per Paul Perillo of the team's official site. The 26-year-old, who is signed through 2023, once again should be joined by Jakobi Meyers (a pending restricted free agent) and Nelson Agholor (signed through 2022), but how the team's WR depth chart will look beyond that trio remains to be seen.

    Published: Mon, Jan 24 at 12:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reaches end zone twice

    Bourne recorded seven receptions on eight targets for 77 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 47-17 wild-card round loss to Buffalo.

    Analysis: Bourne finished second on the team in targets, but he was by far the most productive receiver for New England. Nearly all of his production came in the second half with the game out of reach, but he tallied a long gain of 43 yards and found the end zone from three and four yards away, respectively. Bourne remains under contract in New England for the 2022 season, though the team could release him with him little penalty in terms of dead cap space. Should he return to the Patriots, Bourne would…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 15 at 9:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes season with 55 catches

    Bourne logged 36 of a possible 62 snaps on offense in Sunday's 33-24 loss to the Dolphins, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: In the process, Bourne carried once for eight yards and caught three of his four targets for 24 yards, bringing his final regular-season receiving line to 55-800-5 on 70 targets, to go along with 12 carries for 125 yards in 17 games. In the Patriots' playoff opener this coming Saturday, the 26-year-old will square off against a Buffalo defense that surrendered a league-low average of 163 passing yards per game during the 2021 campaign.

    Published: Mon, Jan 10 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Team-high yardage total

    Bourne brought in five of six targets for 76 yards and rushed twice for 17 yards in the Patriots' 50-10 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran led the Patriots in receiving yardage while posting his best total in that category since Week 10. Bourne also logged multiple rush attempts for the second time in the last three games, and his role as a rusher has expanded some in the second half of the season. Bourne needs three receptions in the Week 18 clash against the Dolphins to eclipse the career-best 49 he recorded in 2020 with the 49ers.

    Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 5:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held to two catches by Bills

    Bourne caught two of four targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 33-21 loss to Buffalo.

    Analysis: Damien Harris scored all three of New England's touchdowns on the ground as the passing game struggled mightily. Case in point, Bourne finished second on the team in receiving yards and tied for second in catches, trailing only Jakobi Meyers, who had six catches for 59 yards. Since his two-touchdown outburst in Week 12 against the Titans, Bourne has mustered just five catches for 77 yards in three subsequent appearances. Perhaps a Week 17 visit from the Jaguars will help Bourne get back on…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated from COVID list

    Bourne has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Analysis: Given that Nelson Agholor (concussion) has been ruled out for the contest, look for Jakobi Meyers and Bourne to head the Patriots' Week 16 wideout corps, with N'Keal Harry (hip/questionable) a candidate for added work, if active. The last time New England and Buffalo played each other (back in Week 13), windy conditions led to Bourne not seeing any of QB Mac Jones' three passing targets. This time around, Bourne -- who caught all three of his targets for 44 yards and ran twice for 19 yards in…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 25 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Clears protocols, per report

    Bourne has reportedly cleared COVID-19 protocols and is expected to play Sunday against the Bills, according to Andrew Callahan of Boston Herald.

    Analysis: We'll wait confirmation from the Patriots once the team's Saturday transactions are posted, but with Nelson Agholor (concussion) ruled out for the contest, look for Jakobi Meyers and Bourne -- if available -- to head the team's Week 16 wideout corps.

    Published: Sat, Dec 25 at 9:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could play this week

    The Patriots hope to have Bourne (illness) available for Sunday's game against Buffalo, Andrew Callahan of Boston Herald reports.

    Analysis: The wideout reportedly is vaccinated and thus stands a chance to be removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list this weekend. Bourne could have a larger-than-usual role if he plays, with Nelson Agholor (head) ruled out and N'Keal Harry (hip) listed as questionable. Harry does appear on track to play, and could be looking at a near-every-down role if both Agholor and Bourne are out.

    Published: Fri, Dec 24 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could play this week

    Bourne still has a chance to play in Sunday's game against the Bills after being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list this Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bourne is vaccinated, and the timing of his placement on the COVID list gives him several days to test negative on back-to-back days. It's still probably no better than 50/50, and the Pats also have other issues at wide receiver with Nelson Agholor (head) and N'Keal Harry (head) both getting banged up during Saturday's loss to Indianapolis.

    Published: Wed, Dec 22 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on COVID list

    Bourne (undisclosed) has been placed on the reserve/COVID 19 list, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: With Nelson Agholor (head) having suffered a head injury during Saturday's game against the Colts, N'Keal Harry (undisclosed) possibly banged up and Bourne now on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Jakobi Meyers and Gunner Olszewski are the Patriots' top available WR options who are free of any Week 16 availability concerns.

    Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No targets in windy win

    Bourne was not targeted during Monday's 14-10 win over the Bills. He did have one carry for three yards.

    Analysis: Bourne posted a two-touchdown, 61-yard performance against the Titans prior to being shut out against Buffalo, a game which was played in extremely windy conditions and saw the Patriots offense lean on its running game almost every snap. In fact, quarterback Mac Jones attempted just three passes in the divisional win. After the team's Week 14 bye, Bourne will get a chance to bounce back on the road in Indianapolis.

    Published: Tue, Dec 7 at 7:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two TDs in Week 12 win

    Bourne caught five of six targets for 61 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 36-13 win over the Titans.

    Analysis: Bourne scored a four-yard touchdown in the first quarter, but most of his damage came on a 41-yard touchdown grab in the third. New England's offense tends to rotate its featured options on a weekly basis, but Bourne has emerged as the top scoring threat among the team's wide receivers. Bourne's five receiving touchdowns rank second behind tight end Hunter Henry's seven, and Nelson Agholor (three) is the only other player on the team with more than one. Building on this effort won't be easy for…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 28 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Team-high receiving yardage tally

    Bourne secured all four of his targets for 42 yards in the Patriots' 25-0 win over the Falcons on Thursday night. He also rushed once for seven yards.

    Analysis: Bourne's yardage total narrowly outpaced that of Nelson Agholor's (40) for the team lead. The 26-year-old now has at least four receptions in four of the last five contests, and he's become an increasingly reliable target for rookie quarterback Mac Jones with a catch rate that now sits at an impressive 78.7 percent. Bourne's next opportunity to add to his numbers comes in a Week 12 home matchup a week from Sunday against a Titans defense that's been very generous to wide receivers all season.

    Published: Thu, Nov 18 at 9:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in receiving

    Bourne caught four passes for 98 yards and one touchdown on four targets against Cleveland on Sunday.

    Analysis: Nelson Agholor (two catches for 21 yards on four targets) has played more than Bourne this year, with the latter mostly playing in three-wide formations. However, production like Sunday's might force the Patriots to reconsider how they distribute playing time among their wide receivers. Agholor has more speed to offer than Bourne, who doesn't have much himself, but the former is much less adept in traffic. The playing time split between Bourne and Agholor is worth monitoring as the Patriots…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 14 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads receiving unit with 34 yards

    Bourne caught three of four targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 24-6 win over the Panthers.

    Analysis: The Patriots led comfortably for the majority of this contest, so the air attack wasn't asked to do much overall. Bourne ended up leading all wideouts in targets, receptions and yardage. The veteran wideout has posted a couple of strong statistical games this year, but his upside is generally capped by a conservative offensive gameplan. Bourne and the Patriots will face a stiff test against the Browns' tough pass defense in Week 10.

    Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches four passes Sunday

    Bourne caught four of his seven targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Chargers.

    Analysis: Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Bourne's 23 snaps in the contest were a season low, as he mostly stayed on the sideline after a third-quarter fumble. He'll look to bounce back this week against the Panthers, but with Jakobi Meyers, Nelson Agholor and N'Keal Harry also in the team's wideout mix, Bourne's weekly production could be sporadic.

    Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active against Chargers

    Bourne (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

    Analysis: Bourne, who practiced in a limited fashion this week, will give it a go Sunday, but he profiles as a hit-or-miss fantasy option, while sharing the Patriots' wide receiver looks with Jakobi Meyers, Nelson Agholor and N'Keal Harry, to a lesser degree. In last Sunday's 54-13 win over the Jets, Bourne - who is averaging four targets and 50 receiving yards a game to date -- caught all four of the passes thrown his way for 68 yards, while adding a 25-yard TD toss to Agholor.

    Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable for Sunday

    Bourne (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers after practicing in a limited fashion this week.

    Analysis: That said, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald relayed Friday that Bourne is expected to be available this weekend. Official confirmation of the wideout's Week 8 status will arrive upon the release of the Patriots' inactives prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, but it looks like Bourne -- who caught all four of his targets for 68 yards last weekend in a win over the Jets -- is trending toward active status.

    Published: Fri, Oct 29 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited by shoulder injury

    Bourne was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

    Analysis: Cox notes that Bourne fell on his shoulder on his 46-yard reception in this past Sunday's win over the Jets, but so far there's nothing to suggest that the wideout's Week 8 status is in danger. That said, Bourne will presumably need to practice fully Thursday or Friday in order to head into Sunday's game against the Chargers minus an injury designation.

    Published: Wed, Oct 27 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tosses TD pass Sunday

    Bourne logged 41 of a possible 76 snaps on offense in Sunday's 54-13 win over the Jets, en route to catching all four of his targets for 68 yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bourne's Week 7 fantasy stat line was bolstered by a 25-yard touchdown pass that he threw to Nelson Agholor to open the scoring in what turned into a blowout. Though seven contests this season, Bourne -- whose only catch Week 6 resulting in a 75-yard score -- is averaging four targets per game, a context that makes him a hit-or-miss lineup option heading into New England's Week 8 road tilt against the Chargers.

    Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 10:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hauls in long TD in wild loss

    Bourne caught one of two targets for a 75-yard touchdown in Sunday's 35-29 overtime loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: In a wild back-and-forth contest, Bourne was involved in maybe the two wildest plays of all. On the first ball Mac Jones threw his way, Bourne let the pass tip off his fingers straight to Trevon Diggs, who returned it 42 yards for a TD that put Dallas ahead 26-21. On New England's very next possession, Jones looked Bourne's way again, and this time the receiver hung onto the ball between two defenders before racing to the end zone for what proved to be the final points of the game for the Pats.…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 17 at 7:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 10:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 10:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 3:00pm by Rotowire.com
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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.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 10:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • 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.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 10:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs 31 snaps Thursday

    Bourne caught one of his two targets for 23 yards in Thursday's 35-0 preseason win over the Eagles.

    Analysis: 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…read more

    Published: Fri, Aug 20 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • 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 wideout corps out of the gate.

    Analysis: 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…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 8 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could see work in slot

    Bourne has an opportunity to emerge as the Patriots' top slot option with Julian Edelman having retired, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

    Analysis: Like fellow free-agent acquisition Nelson Agholor and returnee Jakobi Meyers, Bourne has the versatility to line up outside or in the slot. Edelman's departure following a productive stint with the Patriots that began in 2009 sets the stage for a revamped wide receiver depth chart in New England this coming season. As things stand, Bourne -- who logged a 49-667-2 stat line in 15 games for the 49ers in 2020 -- is in line to be a key target for Cam Newton. If Agholor is deployed as a deep threat…read more

    Published: Tue, Apr 13 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Off to New England

    The Patriots and Bourne agreed to terms on a three-year, $22.5 million contract Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: On the first day of the legal tampering period, New England has restocked its receiving corps with the additions of Bourne, wideout Nelson Agholor and tight end Jonnu Smith. Bourne's versatility should allow him to stay on the field regularly, and he's coming off career bests in catches (49), receiving yards (667) and targets (74) with the 49ers in 2020.

    Published: Mon, Mar 15 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hoping to stay in San Fran

    Bourne said Wednesday that he and the 49ers are discussing a new contract, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Analysis: Bourne acknowledged that he won't be the team's top priority this offseason, but he still hopes to work something out. The 2017 undrafted free agent is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time, following a 2020 campaign in which he posted career highs for targets (74), catches (49), receiving yards (667), yards per catch (13.6) and yards per target (9.0). Bourne never saw a ton of volume, but his ability to play both outside and in the slot helped San Francisco's…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 3 at 12:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Career high in receiving yards

    Bourne finished the 202 season with 49 receptions (74 targets) for 667 yards and two touchdowns over 15 contests.

    Analysis: The 49ers had high hopes for their trio of high-round picks entering the 2020 season, but just like most things last calendar year, nothing went as planned. Deebo Samuel (second round in 2019) suffered a foot injury during training camp and Dante Pettis (second round in 2018) squandered yet another opportunity and wound up being released in October. Brandon Aiyuk (first round in 2020) had the best season of the high-pedigree trio -- despite missing games due to injury himself -- and Bourne…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 17 at 5:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Big drop in playing time

    Bourne logged just 19 snaps on offense (34 percent) Saturday, catching his lone target for 16 yards in a 20-12 win over Arizona.

    Analysis: The 49ers featured a heavy rushing gameplan against the Cardinals, resulting in just 22 pass attempts, with only four going toward wide receivers. Bourne also saw his playing time decrease as a result of George Kittle coming off injured reserve, as the team ran more formations with two tight ends and two or fewer wideouts on the field. Two of San Francisco's top three pass catchers are arguably its tight ends (Kittle and Jordan Reed), so Bourne -- who is currently the team's slot man -- may…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 5:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Late TD bolsters stat line

    Bourne logged 42 offensive snaps (50 percent) and hauled in all four of his targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-33 loss to Dallas.

    Analysis: Bourne made an impressive leaping grab above a sea of Dallas defenders on a 49-yard heave by C.J. Beathard on the final play of the contest. The score had no effect on the final result, but garbage time or not, the end result was a new season high in receiving yards for the veteran wideout. Bourne is stuck at third on the depth chart even after starter Deebo Samuel (hamstring) was ruled out for the rest of the year. It was Richie James (54 snaps, four catches, seven targets and 56 yards) who…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 1:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Does little with seven targets

    Bourne caught three of seven targets for 42 yards during Sunday's 23-15 loss to Washington.

    Analysis: Deebo Samuel (hamstring) was injured on the second play from scrimmage, leaving Bourne to pick up the slack in the passing game. He finished second on the team in targets but caught less than half the balls thrown his way and finished with rather modest production. If Samuel is forced to miss next Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Bourne could again see some extra targets.

    Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 7:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sticks as slot man

    Bourne played 49 percent of offensive snaps and logged four receptions (six targets) for 35 yards in Monday's 34-24 loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: The veteran wideout remained third on the 49ers' wide receiver depth chart following the return of Brandon Aiyuk (reserve/COVID-19) to the starting lineup, as it was Richie James (seven offensive snaps) who was bumped down from No. 2 to No. 4. Bourne would have had a better fantasy outing had the officials not overturned what was initially ruled a touchdown in the fourth quarter. He didn't get another shot to score after quarterback Nick Mullens then promptly threw an interception in the end…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 8 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 34 yards in win

    Bourne had three receptions (five targets) for 34 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Rams.

    Analysis: Deebo Samuel (hamstring) made his long-awaited return following the team's bye week, but with Brandon Aiyuk (reserve/COVID-19) out of action, Bourne stuck at third on the depth chart and logged 57 percent of the snaps. The veteran wideout finished ahead of second-string starter Richie James Jr. (88 percent of snaps for one reception for 29 yards) in terms of fantasy production, but that should be considered an anomaly if their snap counts remain consistent going forward. Expect Bourne to fill a…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes four catches vs. Saints

    Bourne caught four of five targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: Bourne finished third on the team in both targets and receptions, though his average of 6.5 yards per catch was nothing to write home about. He was on the reserve/COVID-19 list in the days leading up to the game, but he displayed no ill effects after taking the last couple of weeks to recuperate. Bourne will now rest up over the bye before taking on the Rams November 29th, when his role could diminish if Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is cleared to return.

    Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 6:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 10

    Bourne (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday and will travel with the team to New Orleans, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: The 25-year-old landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list before last week's loss to the Packers and had yet to practice this week, but he'll rejoin the team in time for Week 10. Bourne is coming off his best performance of the season (eight catches for 81 yards) against the Seahawks, and he could be similarly involved this weekend with Deebo Samuel (hamstring) not expected to play Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Nov 13 at 8:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • May practice this week

    Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that he's hopeful Bourne (reserve/COVID-19 list) will be able to practice later this week, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: Bourne recently began his second term on the list, but the 49ers seemingly are confident that the latest stint was merely the result of false positives and not an actual bout with the coronavirus. While he'll have to be activated from the aforementioned list in order to get back on the field, he does have two more chances to practice this week ahead of Sunday's game in New Orleans.

    Published: Wed, Nov 11 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to COVID-19 list

    The 49ers placed Bourne on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: Bourne was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list last Wednesday after testing positive for the virus, but subsequent negative tests allowed him to be activated Friday. Now, however, it appears that new developments will require the 25-year-old wideout to return to the reserve list. With Deebo Samuel (hamstring) still banged up, Brandon Aiyuk, Richie James and Trent Taylor are currently the only fully available wideouts on San Francisco's roster.

    Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reinstated from COVID-19 list

    The 49ers activated Bourne from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

    Analysis: Bourne was placed on the list Wednesday after testing positive earlier that day, but negative tests Thursday and Friday seemingly confirmed that the initial result was a false positive. The wideout was still forced to miss Thursday's 34-17 loss to the Packers, while fellow receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and offensive tackle Trent Williams also sat out after being deemed close contacts of Bourne. In addition to Bourne, the 49ers activated Aiyuk, Samuel and Williams on…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 6 at 4:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets another negative test

    Bourne is eligible to be removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list after he received another negative test Friday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Bourne seemingly had a false positive test Wednesday, as he's now tested negative on back-to-back days after being placed on the list. The wideout was still forced to sit out Thursday's loss to the Packers due to the initial result, while Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams were also ruled out due to being deemed close contacts of Bourne. Expect the 49ers to reinstate all four players from the reserve/COVID-19 list, though Samuel's hamstring injury could prevent him from playing Week…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 6 at 10:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tests negative for COVID-19

    Bourne (illness) tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday, but he'll remain out for the 49ers' game against the Packers later in the day, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, Bourne believes that his COVID-19 test result from Wednesday was a false positive, as he and the three other individuals that live with him all tested negative a day later. Even so, NFL protocols won't afford Bourne enough time to gain clearance for Thursday's game, leaving the 49ers extremely thin at wide receiver with Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk also on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Considering Samuel and Aiyuk were placed on the list due to…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 5 at 9:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on COVID-19 list

    The 49ers placed Bourne (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: After testing positive earlier Wednesday, Bourne was destined to land on this list. He'll thus be unavailable for Thursday's game against the Packers and perhaps beyond, as he'll need to be asymptomatic and test negative twice at least 24 hours apart before he's eligible to rejoin the 49ers. San Francisco's receiving corps is down Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and George Kittle (foot) as well, leaving Brandon Aiyuk, Trent Taylor, Richie James (ankle) and Ross Dwelley as the likely available pass…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 4 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tests positive for COVID-19

    Bourne tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: According to Schefter, Bourne's positive test has prompted the 49ers to shut down their facility for the day in order to conduct contact tracing. The 49ers are scheduled to host the Packers on Thursday.

    Published: Wed, Nov 4 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Produces late in Week 8

    Bourne recorded eight receptions on 10 targets for 81 yards in Week 8 against the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Bourne showed a connection with Nick Mullens during the fourth quarter, racking up 59 of his 81 yards on the team's final two drives. He was able to command a season-best eight targets in the absence of Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and George Kittle (ankle). Game script also aided Bourne's output, as the team was playing from behind throughout the entire second half. With a quick turnaround for a Week 9 matchup against the Packers on Thursday, Bourne could be pushed into a significant role again.

    Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 9:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not needed in blowout win

    Bourne did not have a reception (one target) in Sunday's 33-6 victory over the Patriots.

    Analysis: The 49ers turned in a performance reminiscent of its run to the Super Bowl in 2019 where the ground game and defense dominated the opponent so effectively that they barely needed to pass. This game script affected Bourne the most, as he was left without a reception for the first time this season despite being on the field for 45 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Bourne -- who has been serving as the team's slot man in recent weeks -- should return to the starting lineup against the…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 44 yards in win

    Bourne had two receptions (three targets) for 44 yards in Sunday's 24-16 win over the Rams.

    Analysis: Bourne finished third in receptions, targets and yardage for the 49ers while playing 56 percent of offensive snaps in a game where the passing offense returned to life. The 25-year-old also appears to be firmly entrenched at third on the wide receiver depth chart behind Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk, which lowers the cap on his already limited fantasy value. Bourne likely will have to find the end zone in order to provide fantasy value against the Patriots on Sunday.

    Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 10:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hits pay dirt in loss

    Bourne had two receptions (four targets) for 30 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 43-17 loss to Miami.

    Analysis: Bourne was finally able to find the end zone for the first time this season, even if it happened to come in garbage time of a blowout loss. The negative news for the veteran wideout is that he moved to third on the depth chart (66 percent of offensive snaps) with both Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk fully healthy and on the field together for the first time this year. The 49ers' struggles in the passing game already limited Bourne's value when he was a starter, and the slight hit in value will…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 12:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 33 yards in loss

    Bourne had three receptions (six targets) for 33 yards in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Eagles.

    Analysis: Bourne's six targets actually led all San Francisco wideouts, but in true Kyle Shanahan style, a running back and tight end surpassed his target share. The veteran wideout has had a steady floor through four games, but the lack of touchdowns has hurt the potential for fantasy value. The return of Deebo Samuel (foot) and the emergence of rookie Brandon Aiyuk could end up cutting into Bourne's production going forward.

    Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 5:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another four grabs in win

    Bourne secured four of six targets for 63 yards in the 49ers' 36-9 win over the Giants on Sunday.

    Analysis: The fourth-year wideout checked in second in receptions and receiving yards on the team for the afternoon, while his six looks were tied for that slotting with Jordan Reed (knee/ankle). Bourne now has eight receptions for 130 yards on 11 targets in the last two games, and with Deebo Samuel (foot) not likely to return until Week 5, Bourne should see another starting opportunity in a Week 4 Sunday night matchup against the Eagles.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in receiving

    Bourne had four catches (five targets) for 67 yards in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: With Deebo Samuel (foot) still on IR, Bourne stuck as the club's top producer on the outside even with the debut of rookie Brandon Aiyuk. The 49ers were hurt by a slew of lower-body injuries sustained during Week 2, so this offense may look completely different while down two key running backs and, most likely, its starting quarterback. This could lead to more passing volume for Bourne and San Francisco's other top receiving options even with backup Nick Mullens under center, as Mullens proved…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches two of five targets

    Bourne caught two of five targets for 34 yards during Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Cardinals.

    Analysis: With injuries mounting in the wideout room, Bourne saw an uptick in playing time in the season opener. He tied for the team lead in targets and made a couple of impressive gains, but he simply didn't see enough usage to post fantasy-friendly numbers. Bourne should see his share of targets next Sunday against the Jets, but he could be fairly reliant on big plays to make a splash.

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 6:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as starter

    Bourne is listed as a starter on the unofficial depth chart released by San Francisco on Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: Bourne's standing above rookie first-round pick Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) could be attributed in part to veteran deference, but it's worth noting that neither Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel (foot) can be considered a lock for Week 1. If any combination of Samuel and Aiyuk were forced to sit out Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Bourne would certainly see increased work, and the depth chart has him ahead of both Trent Taylor and Dante Pettis. Bourne showcased a knack for the red zone in 2019, with…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 9 at 2:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hoping for extension

    Bourne and the 49ers have discussed a contract extension, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Bourne is signed to a second-round restricted free agent tender for 2020, scheduled to pay him $3.26 million. The 2017 UDFA has never been much of a fantasy asset, but he did solid work for the Niners as a No. 3 receiver the past two seasons, averaging 7.7 yards on 110 targets while primarily operating from the slot. Bourne could see an uptick in usage early this season if Deebo Samuel is slow to recover from June foot surgery.

    Published: Thu, Jul 2 at 7:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Signs RFA tender

    Bourne signed his restricted free agent tender Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: San Francisco will pay Bourne $3.26 million in 2020 after tendering him at the second-round level last month. The wideout tallied 30 receptions for 358 yards and five touchdowns while playing a full 16-game slate last season.

    Published: Mon, Apr 6 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Getting second-round tender

    The 49ers are giving Bourne a second-round tender, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The draft pick protection will be more than sufficient to dissuade any offer sheets for the restricted free agent. Bourne did solid work out of the slot last season, but he won't necessarily be guaranteed the same job in 2020. His role depends on what the Niners do this offseason, starting with impending free agent Emmanuel Sanders.

    Published: Tue, Mar 17 at 1:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes season with 42 yards

    Bourne caught two of four targets for 42 yards in a 31-20 loss to Kansas City in the Super Bowl.

    Analysis: Bourne played 48 percent of the snaps on offense and also got some work (eight snaps) on special teams. His 26-yard gain late in the third quarter helped set up a touchdown for Raheem Mostert, who plunged in from one yard out to give the Niners a 20-10 lead. Bourne consistently served as the 49ers' No. 3 wide receiver throughout the 2019 season, but the role typically doesn't require a ton of snaps or targets, as coach Kyle Shanahan favors two-back formations (with fullback Kyle Juszczyk) over…read more

    Published: Mon, Feb 3 at 6:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches one pass

    Bourne caught his lone target for a six-yard gain in Sunday's 37-20 win over Green Bay in the NFC Championship Game.

    Analysis: Bourne played a key role the previous week but was limited to a 25 percent snap share in Sunday's blowout victory. He's locked in as the 49ers' No. 3 wide receiver ahead of a Super Bowl matchup with the Chiefs.

    Published: Mon, Jan 20 at 6:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores first career postseason TD

    Bourne caught three of five targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 27-10 NFC divisional-round victory over Minnesota.

    Analysis: Bourne's three catches tied Deebo Samuel for the team lead in receptions, but the former was the only receiver to hit paydirt. It's tough to take away a whole lot from the 49ers' passing attack in this one, as the team played with the lead for the final three quarters and ran the ball 71 percent of the time. The 6-foot-1 wideout does offer upside in terms of his red-zone skills, as he now has six touchdowns on just 33 receptions this season, but he remains a cheap flyer in DFS formats heading…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 11 at 6:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes season with five scores

    Bourne had 30 receptions for 358 yards and five touchdowns in 16 games this season.

    Analysis: Bourne started the year as a reserve, but injuries and improved play by the wideout boosted him to third on the depth chart to finish the season. His production was mainly touchdown-dependent, which kept the 23-year-old out of the fantasy picture for the most part. Bourne will enter the 2020 season as a restricted free agent, and his play during the playoffs could influence whether the club elects to keep him around for a fourth year.

    Published: Thu, Jan 2 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gains 29 yards in win

    Bourne had two catches (three targets) for 29 yards in Saturday's 34-31 win over the Rams.

    Analysis: Bourne didn't have a strong fantasy day, but his 16-yard reception on a crucial third-and-16 on the game's final drive helped propel the 49ers to victory. The 24-year-old has taken a stranglehold of the third spot on the wide receiver depth chart, although that role in San Francisco's offense doesn't provide much in terms of volume. Bourne will need to find the end zone -- like he did against Seattle back in Week 10 -- in order to have fantasy value Sunday against the Seahawks.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 3:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Just 11 yards in loss

    Bourne had one catch (two targets) for 11 yards in Sunday's 29-22 loss to Atlanta.

    Analysis: Bourne saw even fewer looks than usual and was unable to get in the end zone to supplement his fantasy value as in previous weeks. Duds like these are the risk with the 24-year-old as the fourth option in the passing game on a power-run offense. Bourne remains a deep-league option largely dependent on scoring heading into a Week 16 matchup with the Rams.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores twice on three catches

    Bourne caught three of four targets for 18 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 48-46 win over the Saints.

    Analysis: Bourne's strong fantasy line was buoyed by a pair of TD grabs, bringing his season total up to a new career high of five through 13 games. The 24-year-old's nose for the end zone isn't a fluke, as his size (6-foot-1) makes him an ideal target on the outside when stacked up against his fellow wideouts, who all check in under six feet. Bourne maintained his spot as third on the wide receiver depth chart -- 57 percent of the offensive snaps -- but he doesn't garner enough targets (he's averaging…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 10:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Holds onto No. 3 receiver role

    Bourne caught all three of his targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old's 42 yards actually paced all San Francisco receivers on a day when the rushing attack led the charge. Deebo Samuel has emerged as the starter opposite deadline acquisition Emmanuel Sanders, but Bourne has surpassed both Marquise Goodwin and Dante Pettis (knee) as the No. 3 receiver on the depth chart. Bourne is still a touchdown-dependent fantasy asset however, as he has surpassed 50 yards receiving just once this season (three catches for 69 yards back in Week 7). He should be…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 4:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two catches in SNF win

    Bourne caught both of his targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 37-8 win over Green Bay.

    Analysis: Bourne technically outproduced Emmanuel Sanders (one catch for 15 yards), but the latter played a starter's share of snaps (67 percent) compared to the former's 50 percent. The 24-year-old only appears to gain value when the 49ers' receiving corps isn't at full strength, and it was as close to full go as it has been in some time Sunday. Sanders (ribs) and George Kittle (knee/ankle) figure to only get healthier down the stretch, limiting Bourne's fantasy appeal heading into a Week 13 matchup…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • TD streak continues

    Bourne caught four passes on six targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-26 win over the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) was able to start the contest but was clearly limited physically, which allowed Bourne to remain involved in a pseudo-starting role. The 24-year-old responded with his third consecutive game with a receiving touchdown. Undrafted in 2017, the wideout has proven to be more reliable than receivers on the team with a higher pedigree, keeping him in the top three on the wide receiver depth chart ahead of the likes of Dante Pettis and Marquise Goodwin. Bourne's 6-foot-1 frame…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 6:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores another touchdown

    Bourne caught four of eight targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 27-24 overtime loss to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Bourne started the game with a 10-yard touchdown catch to cap San Francisco's second drive, giving him scores in back-to-back outings. However, after that point, he endured a couple of drops, including one that he tipped for a Seahawks interception. This all came on a night fellow wideout Emmanuel Sanders was forced into an early exit due to a rib injury and tight end George Kittle (knee/ankle) didn't suit up at all. Despite his inconsistency, Bourne trailed only rookie Deebo Samuel in the…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 9:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores on lone catch

    Bourne was targeted just once, but he caught that pass for a seven-yard touchdown in Thursday's 28-25 win over Arizona,

    Analysis: Bourne played less than a third of the team's offensive snaps for the sixth time through eight games this season. The touchdown was a positive for the 24-year-old -- and his 6-foot-1 frame does make him a decent red-zone target -- but it's tough to provide fantasy value as the fourth wideout on the depth chart. Bourne should not be a waiver target heading into a Week 9 matchup against the Seahawks.

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Bye Week14
  • Rank65
  • % Rostered8.3
  • % Change-0.3
  • WK 15 Pts3.70
  • WK 16 Proj. Pts1.33

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