2026 · WEEK 5 CLOSE
$0–1W−100%SINCE '26 DRAFTHIGH $109
AGE23Nov 13, 2002
EXP1 yrsince 2025
HEIGHT5'11"
inherits 2% of NE targets (42% vacated, his claim 6%)
Williams is expected to see more playing time Week 2 versus the Steelers, Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN.com report.
Williams didn't garner a target over 11 offensive snaps in the team's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks in Week 1. Now with A.J. Brown (ankle) on injured reserve, the second-year wide receiver has a clear path to more opportunities against Pittsburgh on Sunday. Williams caught 10 of 21 targets for 209 yards and three touchdowns over 17 regular-season contests with New England last season.
Williams wasn't targeted in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday night.
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.
Everyone sharing the ball with Kyle, most valuable first.
Above the line the plan was to throw; below it, to run.
The WRs priced immediately above and below him.
