The New England Patriots are getting a wide receiver back on the field, activating Mack Hollins from injured reserve. But hold on a second, because even with Hollins back in the mix, their receiving corps looks pretty thin heading into their Sunday matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
Hollins Is Back, But What Does That Actually Mean?
Hollins was sidelined for the last four games with a calf injury, which, let’s be real, is never a good sign for a skill position player. He only just returned to practice this week. Before the injury, he’d snagged 15 catches for 209 yards in his four appearances this season. Last year, his first with the Patriots, he put up 46 catches for 550 yards and two touchdowns. Those aren’t exactly game-changing numbers, are they? So while it’s good to have another body, it’s not like the cavalry has arrived.
The Patriots’ Receiver Room Is Still Looking Rough
Here’s the kicker: even with Hollins back, the Patriots will be without A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs for Sunday’s game. Brown is missing his second consecutive game battling a knee injury, and Doubs is still stuck on injured reserve. That leaves Pop Douglas, Efton Chism, and Kyle Williams as the other available receivers on the 53-man roster to join Hollins. That’s a group that’s going to have its work cut out for them against the Packers. The focus will definitely be on how this patchwork unit performs this weekend.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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