"The Patriots' defense started the game with the same old story, allowing a first drive touchdown by the Bucs that looked far too easy. The offense then skunked it up on their next series, partly due to some well-timed rain by the home team, but eventually they made things happen with an unexpected name who hasn't registered a catch since Week 3: rookie receiver Kyle Williams."
"There was a lot of hype surrounding Williams from the moment the Patriots picked him in the third round of this year's draft. He was known for being a speedy receiver capable of explosive plays, but he didn't display that much, if at all, throughout the summer. Instead, players like Kayshon Boutte and Stefon Diggs stole the spotlight, along with undrafted rookie Efton Chism III. That then carried over into the regular season, and concerns about Williams became a weekly topic around New England."
New England entered Week 10 facing a strong Tampa Bay team fresh off a bye with Baker Mayfield leading a potent offense. The Patriots defense surrendered an early touchdown, and the offense struggled amid rain before producing a game-changing play from rookie Kyle Williams, who had not recorded a catch since Week 3. With Kayshon Boutte sidelined by a hamstring injury, Williams received increased opportunities in Drake Maye's offense and delivered a 72-yard touchdown at the end of the first quarter to tie the game, marking the longest play of the season and easing concerns about his readiness.
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