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