KyleWilliams

News: 17 hours agoWilliams brought in two of six targets for 74 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 24-21 preseason win over the Eagles on Saturday.

Spin: Williams started the game while working with Tommy DeVito as his quarterback, but the duo failed to connect on the first two passes that went the fleet-footed wideout's way on the opening possession. They would eventually make up for it in the latter portion of the second quarter, when Williams hauled in a long pass down the right sideline and took it an additional 35 yards for a 69-yard touchdown. Williams' elite speed is unquestioned, but whether he can develop down-to-down consistency and tunnel up a deep wide-receiver depth chart still remains to be seen.

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 Kayshon Boutte, 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.