TAMPA, Fla. — With Kayshon Boutte sidelined with a hamstring injury and Rhamondre Stevenson nursing an injured toe, Sunday’s game represented the clearest opportunity yet for a pair of speedy Patriots rookies.

Kyle Williams and TreVeyon Henderson both capitalized, ripping off three big-play touchdowns to help New England defeat the Buccaneers 28-21.

Williams, pushed up the depth chart in starter Boutte’s absence, took his first target late in the first quarter 72 yards to paydirt.

The seldom-used third-round draft pick gained separation from Buccaneers cornerback Benjamin Morrison on an over route, caught a pass from Drake Maye at New England’s 41-yard line and sprinted untouched down the sideline, leaving safety Tykee Smith in his wake. It was his first NFL touchdown.

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