KyleWilliams

News: 1 day agoWilliams wasn't targeted in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday night.

Spin: Williams played 12 of 71 offensive snaps and ran just seven routes on 36 dropbacks by Drake Maye. He played another four snaps on special teams, returning a pair of kicks for 58 yards. With A.J. Brown (ankle) now looking at an extended absence, Williams should see a bigger role on offense behind Romeo Doubs over the next few weeks. The big-play threat will be a name to watch on the waiver wire in fantasy but isn't someone worth adding outside of deep leagues at the moment.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Williams showed some flashes as a rookie, but he has a tough path to a Year 2 breakout. The 2025 third-round pick didn't see the field much (31% snap share), but he scored three touchdowns on 21 targets, all of which came from Week 10 on. He was utilized as a situational deep threat (17.6 aDOT), which led to a low catch rate (48%) but plenty of big plays (20.9 YPR). That role may not change much in 2026, as Williams will now compete with newcomers A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, as well as incumbents DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins for targets in a good New England offense led by Drake Maye. Unfortunately, he doesn't have a path to fantasy consistency and is best stashed only in dynasty.