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Kendrick Bourne had a quiet but reasonably productive first season for the Patriots in 2023. The veteran led all New England wide receivers with six touchdown receptions, catching 37 passes for 406 yards. While these numbers weren't bad considering the terrible situation he was in on one of the league's worst offenses, Bourne didn't bring enough to the table to be a viable fantasy option in anything but the deepest leagues.
Unfortunately, we should expect more of the same in 2024, as teammate Demario Douglas is probably the odds-on favorite to lead the team in receptions and yards. Even if Bourne sees more playing time, he has almost zero potential to finish as a WR2 or even a WR3 in fantasy.
Fantasy managers often make mistakes with players like Bourne. Late in drafts, the focus should be on upside, not floor. Instead of looking at his season-long projections next to the "draft" button, consider the best-case scenario for this player. Even if Bourne delivers WR36 numbers for the season, which would exceed expectations, it won't significantly help you win your fantasy league. Instead, target young players with the potential to breakout and drastically exceed their expectations with your late-round picks. While the chances are high that you might cut them from your roster, Bourne will seldom make your lineup anyway, so it's better to shoot for the moon with a player who offers more breakout potential.
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