Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins is ‘hoping’ he can get back to practice this week, a goal that comes after he suffered a non-contact calf injury in last week’s win against the Buffalo Bills. He went down hard in that game, hopped off the field, and didn’t return, which is never what you want to see.
No Timetable, Just Hope, For Pats Receiver
When Hollins talked to reporters on Wednesday, he didn’t exactly sound like the sky was falling. He didn’t view the injury as “anything significant,” which is good news on one hand. But on the other, he couldn’t commit to any timetable for a full return. It’s all up to him and the trainers right now. His quote, “I hope so. That’s the goal,” when asked about practicing this week, tells you everything. It’s a goal, not a guarantee, and that uncertainty is a killer.
Drake Maye Is Losing His Favorite Targets, And It’s Getting Rough
Here’s where it really hits the Patriots: they’re already playing without A.J. Brown. If Hollins misses more time, that means quarterback Drake Maye is out there without *both* of his favorite downfield targets. Yikes, right? Hollins isn’t just some deep threat either; he’s been their best blocking receiver, a role that goes super underappreciated until you lose it. His injury would be a huge blow, forcing the team to dig deep and “figure out other ways to win.” They somehow pulled it off against the Bills last week, but can they keep doing it?
This week, the Patriots are staring down a whole new challenge against the Las Vegas Raiders. They’ll need to pull out all the stops and find those “other ways to win” all over again, because right now, their receiving corps is looking thin.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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