Things are impossibly thin for the New England Patriots at receiver.
On Thursday night, the team ruled out veteran wide receiver DeVante Parker, who was quarterback Bailey Zappe’s favorite target last week against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Now, the Patriots are down to JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton and Jalen Reagor as their primary healthy receiving options. Technically, Malik Cunningham could be included in there as well considering he’s taken reps at both quarterback and receiver.
All four players combined have 237 receiving yards and only one touchdown. That doesn’t exactly lead to much optimism for the unit’s chances against a tough Steelers defense on Thursday night.
The social media sentiment echoed the disaster that could potentially come from such a lackluster lineup.
Can Malik pass to himself? Steelers will never see it coming. 😁
— 🇺🇸Brian Hurst (@BrianHurst01) December 8, 2023
Just lose baby.
— snowsAy (@snowsAy) December 8, 2023
Let’s go first pick!!!
— Christopher (@Christophe16812) December 8, 2023
MALIK MANIA BABYYYY
— RANDOM BOSTON CLAM CHOWDAH FAN (@AshvinVaradara1) December 7, 2023
How are those holiday merchandise sales going Mr Kraft?
— Jeremy (@ThePhantomFriar) December 8, 2023
Enjoy Zappe! 😂 pic.twitter.com/ZvhOFlEBcS
— Orwell’s Ghost (@planterspunch7) December 8, 2023
I hope Zeke’s hungry…
— Patrick🍦 (@CoanPatrick) December 8, 2023
Maybe they can try throwing to the TE’s again?
— Fantasy Football & Betting (@ffgtakez) December 8, 2023
Could be a punting record set tonight (# of total).
— Coach (@NEPatriot_USA) December 8, 2023
Patriots have always had pretty basic wide receivers, but the shape he has this team in right now is sad.. I’ve seen better jets teams than this.
— كريس (@_ChiefElkins) December 8, 2023
Oh sweet baby Jesus 🤦♂️
— Eric-John M. Davis (@EricJohnDavis) December 8, 2023
I wanna say the Zeke over on receptions is a lock bet, but whenever I think that I’m wrong lol.
— Pats Buzz (@PatsBuzz) December 8, 2023
Parker is Zappe's favorite weapon. This is gonna be ugly.
— Corey (@Thecolours) December 8, 2023
Tank Commader Belichick is in battle ready form
— Mr. Brian (@MrBrianJT) December 7, 2023
More money well spent BB. Get them both outta here .
— neely (@NEELY97888) December 7, 2023
