New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo made an interesting decision before the team's upset victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. He decided to bench veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne a week after his best performance since returning from the torn ...

Kendrick Bourne was active for Sunday’s game but didn’t come off the bench. Bourne and backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett were the only players on the Patriots’ gameday roster who didn’t play.

Due to injuries and individual struggles, the Patriots have been forced to use multiple different lineups along the offensive front on nearly a weekly basis. Guard Sidy Sow has been banged up this season, and center David Andrews suffered a season-ending injury.

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Kendrick Bourne's benching against the Bears was surprising, to say the least. Here's what we know about the Patriots wide receiver's no-show.

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has been impressed with the play of Drake Maye. The rookie quarterback went 29-of-41 passing for 206 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in last week's loss to the Tennessee Titans.