- Kyle Williams
- #18
- Team NE
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
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Doesn't do much with five targets
Williams caught three of five targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 42-10 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Williams saw a career-high five targets as the Patriots played without Kayshon Boutte (concussion) and Mack Hollins (abdomen, IR), but the additional looks didn't result in substantial production from the rookie third-round pick, even as Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes against a weak Jets defense. Williams set up the Patriots' second touchdown of the game by drawing an 18-yard pass interference penalty in the end zone, which was followed up by a one-yard Rhamondre Stevenson touchdown run…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 28 at 3:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Could see expanded role Sunday
With Kayshon Boutte (concussion) Mack Hollins (abdomen) ruled out for Week 17, per Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site, Williams has an opportunity to see added snaps and targets Sunday against the Jets.
Analysis: In the absence of Boutte and Hollins, and with DeMario Douglas questionable with a hamstring injury, Stefon Diggs is in line to lead the Patriots' WR corps versus New York, with Williams on track to see an expanded role and Efton Chism also a candidate to mix in. Williams logged 28 of 74 snaps on offense in the team's Week 16 win over the Ravens en route to catching two of his three targets for 46 yards and a TD. With added snaps on tap this weekend, the rookie third-rounder could yield…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 26 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores third TD of season
Williams was on the field for 28 of 74 snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Ravens, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, and caught two of his three targets for 46 yards and a TD.
Analysis: During a game in which QB Drake Maye completed 31 passes for 380 yards, marking the first 300-yard passing game of his NFL career, Williams made his mark while recording his third TD this season. Reiss notes that all three of the 2025 third-rounder's scores have been 30-plus yarders, which makes Williams the first Patriot to total that amount since Chris Hogan did so in 2016. Overall, Williams has logged a 7-189-3 receiving line on only 16 targets in 15 regular-season contests, a pace that…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 22 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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Makes most of one target
Williams recorded one catch (on one target) for 33 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 33-15 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Williams was not prioritized in the Patriots offense, logging the fewest targets of eight players to hit the stat sheet Monday night. However, he made his one look count, hauling in a touchdown on an over-the-shoulder grab with excellent ball placement from Drake Maye. Williams has seen one or fewer targets in 10 games this season, though he's emerged as a downfield threat in recent weeks.
Published: Mon, Dec 1 at 8:36pm by Rotowire.com
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One catch Sunday
Williams caught his only target for 18 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: With fellow WR Kayshon Boutte back in the mix after a two-game absence, Williams was on the field for just five of 71 snaps on offense Sunday per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. The 2025 third-rounder will remain off the fantasy radar unless injuries hit New England's WR corps once again.
Published: Mon, Nov 24 at 8:56am by Rotowire.com
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Held without a catch Thursday
Williams, who was on the field for 45 of a possible 67 snaps on offense in Thursday's 27-14 win over the Jets, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, did not record a catch in the contest while being targeted three times.
Analysis: Williams continued to see added playing time with fellow WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) inactive for the second straight game, but the rookie pass catcher didn't make a statistical impact versus the Jets after having caught one of his two targets for a 72-yard touchdown in this past Sunday's win over the Buccaneers. Looking ahead, Williams remains a speculative fantasy option while working in a New England wide receiver corps that also includes Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas, who…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 14 at 8:26am by Rotowire.com
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Splash play on one catch Sunday
Williams brought in one of two targets for a 72-yard touchdown in the Patriots' 28-23 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Williams was due for some added opportunity because of the absence of Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), and the rookie third-round pick cashed in with a 72-yard scoring grab down the right side on the last play of the first quarter during which he showed off his elite speed. The catch was Williams' first since Week 3, while the score was his first in the NFL. Williams could continue to see a bump in snaps during a Week 11 home matchup against the Jets on Thursday night, given the likelihood Boutte…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 5:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Added work on tap Sunday
With Kayshon Boutte out with a hamstring injury, Williams is in line to see added snaps Sunday against the Buccaneers, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.
Analysis: With Boutte having exited the Patriots' Week 9 win over the Falcons after logging just 18 snaps, Williams ended up recording a season-high 31 snaps. Look for that trend to continue this weekend, but the 2025 third-rounder still profiles as a speculative Week 10 fantasy lineup option given that Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins also are in the team's WR mix.
Published: Fri, Nov 7 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees added snaps Sunday
Williams failed to haul in his lone target while logging 31 of 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 24-23 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Fellow wideout Kayshon Boutte was limited to 18 snaps Sunday due to a hamstring injury that forced his early exit from the contest. As a result, Williams saw added playing time, but he ended up being targeted just once. According to Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site, head coach Mike Vrabel noted Monday that Boutte is unlikely to practice to begin Week 10 prep and could be at risk of missing next Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, in which case Williams would stand to benefit from more snaps…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 3 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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Logs 14 snaps on offense Sunday
Williams recorded 14 of 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 25-19 win over the Saints, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The rookie wideout didn't record a catch despite being targeted twice. Through six games, Williams has caught just two passes on four targets for 20 yards, and while his role could grow as the season progresses, for now he remains behind Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas in the Patriots' WR pecking order.
Published: Mon, Oct 13 at 8:02am by Rotowire.com
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Ten snaps on offense Sunday
Williams was on the field for 10 of 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 33-27 win over the Dolphins, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 2025 third-rounder wasn't targeted by QB Drake Maye in Week 2, and while Williams could see his role in the Patriots offense grow as the season progresses, for now he's off the fantasy radar.
Published: Mon, Sep 15 at 7:53am by Rotowire.com
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One catch in regular-season debut
Williams was on the field for seven of a possible 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Raiders, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: In the process, the 2025 third-rounder caught his only target for 12 yards. As the season progresses, Williams figures to see his workload increase, but for now he's behind Stefon Diggs (29 snaps), Kayshon Boutte (58 snaps), DeMario Douglas (45 snaps) and Mack Hollins (40 snaps) in the Patriots WR pecking order. Until that changes, the Washington State product is off the fantasy lineup radar.
Published: Mon, Sep 8 at 7:30am by Rotowire.com
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Ready for opener
Williams (undisclosed) isn't listed on the Patriots' Week 1 injury report.
Analysis: Now that he's cleared for Week 1 action, Williams should settle into a role in the Patriots offense out of the gate this season, but it may take some time before the 2025 third-rounder sees steady volume in a wideout corps that also includes Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and Efton Chism. Per Mike Reiss of ESPN, to kick off the 2025 campaign, Diggs projects as a starter alongside Boutte, with Douglas in the slot and Hollins next on the depth chart, followed by…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 3 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice Sunday
Williams, who's been out for a week with an undisclosed injury, returned to practice Sunday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Williams took a hard hit to the head during the Patriots' preseason game versus Minnesota on Saturday, Aug. 16. While the nature of his injury still is unclear, the 22-year-old missed the subsequent week of practices and was held out of the preseason finale against the Giants. Williams was selected in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and he is expected to slot into a starting role at some point during his rookie season. Therefore, it will be worth monitoring his injury status leading up…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 24 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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Held out of Thursday's game
Williams (undisclosed) didn't play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants.
Analysis: Williams missed practice time this week due to an undisclosed issue, but he likely wouldn't have played in any case Thursday as the Patriots rested key players with an eye toward giving those competing for depth slotting the bulk of the snaps versus New York. Assuming he resumes practicing in short order, Williams is destined to secure a role in the Patriots offense out of the gate this season, but it may take some time before the 2025 third-rounder sees steady volume in a wideout corps that…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 22 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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Not expected to play Thursday
Williams (undisclosed), who has missed the Patriots' last two practices, isn't expected to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The same applies to fellow WRs Efton Chism (foot/ankle), Kendrick Bourne (leg), Ja'Lynn Polk (arm/shoulder) and Javon Baker. Of the group, Williams' roster standing is the most secure, but it remains to be seen how much volume the 2025 third-rounder sees early on this season, with Stefon Diggs (knee), DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins also in the mix for targets.
Published: Wed, Aug 20 at 8:30am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Monday
Coach Mike Vrabel said he doesn't anticipate Williams (undisclosed) will practice Monday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Williams took a hard hit to the head toward the end of the second quarter in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings and was unable to return. He's played 45 offensive snaps this preseason, securing all three of his targets for 24 yards. The third-round rookie may not be a full-time wideout early on in 2025, as he's competing for snaps with Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins behind Stefon Diggs (knee) and slot man DeMario Douglas.
Published: Mon, Aug 18 at 7:27am by Rotowire.com
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Three grabs against Vikes
Williams caught all three of his targets for 24 yards in Saturday's 20-12 preseason win over Minnesota.
Analysis: After failing to haul in a pass in the Patriots' preseason opener, Williams looked a little more settled Saturday, with his longest gain going for 13 yards late in the first quarter. The 2025 third-round pick still wasn't working with the first-team offense, as all three of his receptions came with Joshua Dobbs under center, but Williams is locked into a roster spot and could see more volume than expected early in the season if Stefon Diggs (knee) is limited in his return from ACL surgery.
Published: Sat, Aug 16 at 4:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Blanked on four targets Friday
Williams didn't catch any of his four targets in Friday's 48-18 preseason win over the Commanders.
Analysis: None of Williams' targets came from starting quarterback Drake Maye, as the rookie third-round pick is still stuck in a depth role at this point. Williams will try to bounce back in the Patriots' second preseason game, Aug. 16 against the Vikings.
Published: Fri, Aug 8 at 8:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Mixed results in camp so far
Williams has had an up and down training camp thus far, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Graff notes that while Williams has been part of some of the biggest plays in camp, including a 40-yard TD from QB Drake Maye on a go route earlier this week, the wideout has also logged more drops than any other Patriots receiver. Nevertheless, if the 2025 third-rounder can curb the drops as the summer continues, Graff believes that Williams could push for the team's No. 3 WR role. However, for now he's competing with Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne and Ja'Lynn Polk for slotting…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 1 at 9:52am by Rotowire.com
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