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ArticleThe Number Crunch: What went wrong for the Patriots against JacksonvilleSeptember 30, 2026

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the one along the left sideline to Kyle Williams, where the route was easily overran by cornerback Jarrian Jones.

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Williams intercepted Maye on left sideline in Patriots' 35-6 loss.

Kyle Williams intercepted Drake Maye along the left sideline in the Patriots' loss to Jacksonville; the route was easily overran by cornerback Jarrian Jones, highlighting Maye's poor decision-making when forced to operate outside the middle of the field.

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Kyle WilliamsNegativeRole

Williams underutilized (24% snaps) and misdeployed outside; elite slot skills wasted.

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Kyle WilliamsPositiveUsage

As Nate pointed out in the full show, on the rate occasions Kyle Williams plays (24% of snaps), he still just lines up outside (93%) and runs go rout...

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Kyle WilliamsNegativeUsage

Williams' kickoff handling cost Patriots 31 yards in special teams play

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Kyle WilliamsNegativeRole

Williams remains one-trick pony; non-factor against Jaguars, missed INT coverage.

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Kyle WilliamsNegativeUsage

Williams' kickoff return resulted in 31-yard net loss in Week 3

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Kyle WilliamsNegativeRole

Williams's one-dimensional game and lack of effort on Maye's second INT are frustrating.

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