Expected to be more involved Week 2
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.
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TreVeyon Henderson
Full practice Wednesday
Henderson (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
TreVeyon Henderson
More practice reps on tap
Head coach Mike Vrabel said Henderson (ankle) will "do some more" at Wednesday's practice, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
TreVeyon Henderson
Returning to practice Monday
Coach Mike Vrabel said Henderson (ankle) will practice Monday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
A.J. Brown
Likely in line for six-week absence
Brown, who was officially placed on injured reserve Saturday, is expected to miss about six weeks due to a right high-ankle sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
A.J. Brown
Heading to IR
The Patriots are placing Brown (ankle) on injured reserve, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
Kyle Williams
Not targeted in Week 1
Williams wasn't targeted in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday night.
A.J. Brown
Expected to miss four weeks
Brown is expected to miss four weeks with the ankle injury he suffered in Monday night's loss to the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.
Eli Raridon
Finds pay dirt in NFL debut
Raridon caught his only target for a two-yard touchdown in Wednesday's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks.
A.J. Brown
Believed to have high-ankle sprain
Brown received a preliminary diagnosis of a right high-ankle sprain after exiting Wednesday's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report.
DeMario Douglas
Does little with five catches
Douglas secured five of seven targets for 20 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.