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Rookie Kyle Williams, TreVeyon Henderson Power Patriots Past Bucs 28-23

Next Gen Stats measured Williams at 21.78 mph on his 72-yard score, highlighting New England's newfound explosiveness.

Nov 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams (18) runs for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New England Patriots running back Treveyon Henderson (32) runs for a touchdown past Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Josh Hayes (32) during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Drake Maye connected with Williams for a 72-yard touchdown, the rookie's first NFL score against Tampa Bay.
  • The reception was New England's longest passing play since Kendrick Bourne's 75-yard touchdown in 2021, according to the Boston Globe's Ben Volin.
  • TreVeyon Henderson broke free for a 55-yard rushing touchdown and later led a 69-yard touchdown drive to extend the lead.
  • New England recorded 50-plus-yard touchdowns by air and ground in the same game for the first time since 1997, per ESPN's Mike Reiss.
  • Williams capitalized on extra snaps with Kayshon Boutte sidelined by a hamstring injury as the Patriots moved to 8-2.