Josh Boyce (ankle) remained sidelined at Friday's practice. Kenbrell Thompkins and Aaron Dobson will handle X receiver duties this week.

Josh Boyce (ankle) remained out of practice Thursday. Boyce is behind Aaron Dobson and Kenbrell Thompkins at the X spot anyway.

Josh Boyce (ankle) is not practicing Tuesday. Boyce missed last week's game with an ankle injury and has yet to be cleared to practice. Aaron Dobson will likely start at X-receiver again in Week 17.

Josh Boyce (ankle) is listed as out for Week 16. Kenbrell Thompkins (hip) and Aaron Dobson (foot) are the Patriots' candidates to play X receiver against Baltimore, though both are listed as questionable.

Josh Boyce (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Friday. Boyce isn't going to play this week after not practicing at all. Kenbrell Thompkins and Aaron Dobson will handle X receiver duties, though we don't have much of an idea who will play the most snaps. Stay away from both Sunday.

Josh Boyce (ankle) is not practicing again Thursday. Boyce appears very doubtful for Sunday's game against the Ravens. Meanwhile, Kenbrell Thompkins (hip) and Aaron Dobson (ankle) are both practicing. Predicting which one of those two will get the X reps is nearly impossible, making this a "hands off" situation in fantasy's Super Bowl week.

Josh Boyce (undisclosed) is not practicing Wednesday. Boyce left the Week 15 loss at Miami early and was spotted limping around afterward. Meanwhile, Kenbrell Thompkins (hip) and Aaron Dobson (foot) are both practicing. The "X" spot in New England continues to be a mystery from week to week.

Josh Boyce didn't finish out New England's Week 15 loss to the Dolphins with a leg injury, and was spotted limping in the locker room after the game. He's just the latest Patriots "X" receiver to go down. Boyce was making an impact before departing, catching four passes for 42 yards. Tom Brady made a concerted effort to get Boyce the ball on quick, short passes. Boyce's status will be updated no later than Monday.

Josh Boyce caught three passes for 49 yards in Week 14 against the Browns. Boyce was targeted five times. He drew the X receiver snaps with Kenbrell Thompkins (hip) and Aaron Dobson (foot) inactive. One of Boyce's targets was picked off deep over the middle by D'Qwell Jackson. The rookie receiver has a ton of long speed and has some dynasty appeal. He's not on the re-draft radar yet.

Josh Boyce had one catch for 24 yards in Week 4 against the Falcons. Boyce finished with three targets. Even with Aaron Dobson dealing with a neck injury, he isn't a candidate for an expanded role. Danny Amendola (groin) is tentatively expected to return in Week 5.