"The New England Patriots were the beneficiaries of speed in their hard-fought win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 28-23. In that win, they finally unleashed - and realized the breakaway speed - of rookie wide receiver Kyle Williams, who exploded for a 72-yard touchdown catch and run in the first quarter. Williams only got extended snaps due to the injury to Kayshon Boutte. Yet, it's evident that when the recent third-round draft pick gets in space, he's a touchdown-maker."
"That's a scorching pace, and speed has always been an integral part of Williams' game. He ran a blistering 4.40 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, but even more impressive was his Washington State game tape. For the Cougars, one attribute that was strikingly evident was his acceleration after the catch. Some receivers take time to accelerate to full speed after the catch, but Williams explodes out of his cuts and is up to maximum speed seemingly in an instant."
Kyle Williams broke free for a 72-yard touchdown, showcasing elite top-end speed and sudden acceleration after the catch. Williams received extended snaps because of Kayshon Boutte's injury and has shown the ability to turn short opportunities into game-changing plays. Data from Evan Lazar noted a 21.78 MPH top speed on the touchdown. Williams ran a 4.40 40-yard dash at the Combine and displayed exceptional acceleration on Washington State tape. The Patriots sit 8-2 and could use Williams' explosiveness, alongside fellow rookie TreVeyon Henderson, to secure the AFC East and add long-range scoring punch.
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