Kayshon Boutte makes Catch of the Year bid with one-handed TD vs Texans
- - Kayshon Boutte makes Catch of the Year bid with one-handed TD vs Texans
Jack McKessy, USA TODAYJanuary 18, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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The New England Patriots' clash with the Houston Texans in the divisional round was the fifth-to-last game of this NFL season, but that was plenty of time for Pats wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to submit his bid for a Catch of the Year contender.
Boutte dove for a one-handed touchdown grab during the Patriots' playoff meeting with the Texans while covered tightly by All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. The catch gave New England a 12-point lead just over two minutes into the fourth quarter – crucial breathing room in a game that was heavily defined by strong defensive play.
Boutte's touchdown catch was his seventh of the year and his first in the playoffs in his three-year career. The former sixth-round pick's 32-yard gain on the throw also gave him 75 yards on the evening, making him New England's most productive pass-catcher in the divisional round.
KAYSHON BOUTTE HOW?!?! 🤯Incredible catch for the TD! 🔥Texans-Patriots on ABC, ESPN and the ESPN App pic.twitter.com/ZtlVxmiwsE
— ESPN (@espn) January 18, 2026
Source: “AOL Sports”
