Move over Tyquan Thornton and JuJu Smith-Schuster, there’s another former Patriots wideout that’s making an impact with a contender.

Cut by New England in late August, Kendrick Bourne starred in San Francisco’s thrilling 26-23 Thursday Night Football win over the Rams. The veteran caught 10 passes from old friend Mac Jones for a career-high 142 receiving yards in the national spotlight.

With injuries to Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings, and Brandon Aiyuk sidelined, Bourne had to step up as San Francisco’s No. 1 wideout less than a month after joining the team. All-Pro tight end George Kittle was out, too.

“I didn’t come here to be the guy, I’m not coming here to get 15 catches a game,” Bourne said. “None of that. I’m here to play a role, help the younger guys, be a vet. … And Kyle

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