Williams carried the ball once for five yards in the Patriots' 38-10 win over the Dolphins in Sunday's regular-season finale.
Williams, who was on the field for 27 of the Patriots' 59 snaps on offense in Week 18 perMike Reiss of ESPN.com, was not targeted in the contest. As Sunday's playoff opener against the Chargers approaches, Williams remains a speculative fantasy option on the heels of recording a 10-209-3 receiving line in 17 regular-season contests.
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Patriots' Kyle Williams: Week 18 Waiver Priority List
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We'll see if Kayshon Boutte (concussion) will play in Week 18 against Miami, but if he's out again then Williams is worth a look in deeper leagues as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver. Boutte was out in Week 17 at the Jets, and Williams tied for second on the team in targets with five in a game where the Patriots only attempted 25 passes. Williams only had three catches for 20 yards in Week 17, but he is a big-play threat in a favorable matchup. The Dolphins have allowed five receivers to score at least 12.1 PPR points in their past two games.
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Patriots' Kyle Williams: Doesn't do much with five targets
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Williams caught three of five targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 42-10 win over the Jets.
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 on the next play. New England's starters are expected to play in Week 18 against the Dolphins with the top seed in the AFC still in play, so Williams' role could depend on Boutte's status.
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Patriots' Kyle Williams: Sleeper WRs
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Williams has the chance for a big role Sunday with Kayshon Boutte (concussion) and Mack Hollins (abdomen) ruled out at the Jets. Demario Douglas (hamstring) is also questionable, which could put Williams in a featured role opposite Stefon Diggs. We've seen Williams make several big plays this season, and he has three touchdowns in his past six games. But he's never had more than three targets in any game this year, and that should change in Week 17. If you're desperate, Williams could be a surprise No. 3 Fantasy receiver given his expected increased role.
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Patriots' Kyle Williams: Scores third TD of season
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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.
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 makes him a speculative fantasy option when the Patriots face the Jets in Week 17.
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Patriots' Kyle Williams: One catch Sunday
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Williams caught his only target for 18 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals.
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.
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Patriots' Kyle Williams: Held without a catch Thursday
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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.
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 combined for 15 catches Thursday.
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Patriots' Kyle Williams: Splash play on one catch Sunday
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Williams brought in one of two targets for a 72-yard touchdown in the Patriots' 28-23 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
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 remains out due to the short turnaround.
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Patriots' Kyle Williams: Added work on tap Sunday
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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.
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.
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Patriots' Kyle Williams: Returns to practice Sunday
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Williams, who's been out for a week with an undisclosed injury, returned to practice Sunday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
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 to New England's regular-season opener against the Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 7. Otherwise, Stefon Diggs (knee), DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins would be in the mix to start Week 1.
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Patriots' Kyle Williams: Held out of Thursday's game
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Williams (undisclosed) didn't play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants.
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 also includes Stefon Diggs (knee), DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins.
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Patriots' Kyle Williams: Not expected to play Thursday
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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.
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.
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Patriots' Kyle Williams: Mixed results in camp so far
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Williams has had an up and down training camp thus far, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
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 behind Stefon Diggs and DeMario Douglas.
