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ArticlePatriots kickoff return unit has started showing signs of life
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"I thought Kyle [Williams] had a couple decent returns," he told reporters during a press conference on Monday. Williams only ran back two kicks, but he gained exactly 29 yards on both of them — a 2.6-yard improvement compared to his 2025 regular season average — and added 0.8 expected points for his team.
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Williams showed improved kickoff return form with 29-yard runs in season opener.

Williams emerged as a primary kickoff returner in the Patriots' season opener against Seattle, running back two kicks for 29 yards each (2.6-yard improvement over his 2025 regular season average) and adding 0.8 expected points. Head coach Mike Vrabel praised his decisiveness and timing: "I thought Kyle ran decisively. It didn't look timid." Williams attributed his improvement to increased comfortability with the new kickoff format in his second NFL season, noting he now understands gap recognition, track positioning, and block setup better than in his rookie year.

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