"For the first time in many years, there was a lot of excitement surrounding the Patriots' receiving corps, as the group looks to have been adequately upgraded by the new regime led by Mike Vrabel this offseason. The addition of Stefon Diggs was an immediate game-changer, along with Mack Hollins, a big body for Drake Maye to utilize, and explosive rookie Kyle Williams, expectations were high going into Week 1 regarding how the group would perform."
"Because he had such an impressive summer, most believed Chism was the secret weapon the offense has long needed and could make an impact as soon as the season started. That wasn't the case, obviously, and now questions have begun to come up about when the rookie might actually see the field. Based on some projections from Patriots beat reporters prior to the season, it looks like it will be a lot longer than fans might have hoped to see him in a game."
The Patriots upgraded their receiving corps with Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, and rookie Kyle Williams, creating high expectations entering Week 1. The group appeared more solid than in recent years, with Kayshon Boutte showing the most flash, while most newcomers saw limited impact in the opener. Undrafted rookie Efton Chism III impressed during the summer but was inactive for Week 1 and became a healthy scratch. The six-player wide receiver roster creates a depth-chart logjam, and Chism will likely wait for an injury or poor offensive performance to open a roster spot for regular-season snaps.
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