New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins is questionable to return to Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, leaving the field with a calf injury that immediately shakes up their receiving corps. This came during the opening drive of the second half, and everyone’s holding their breath for updates.
How It Went Down
This wasn’t even a contact play. Hollins was out there on the opening drive of the second half, running a route on an incomplete pass on the opposite side of the field, and then BAM. He’s hopping to the sideline. No hit, no tackle, just a sudden calf injury that sent him straight to the locker room. You never want to see a guy go down like that, especially without taking a shot.
Their Go-To Guy Is Down
This is a massive blow because Hollins was legit their top wide receiver today, leading the team with three receptions for 53 yards before he exited. He’s been the guy for snaps and production, really displaying that chemistry with quarterback Drake Maye. They’ve been clicking, and you could see it. Now? That connection is on hold, and the team just lost its leading receiver in the middle of a game.
Next Man Up, Ready or Not
So, who picks up the slack? Efton Chism III got an immediate bump in workload to finish that drive, and he’s definitely going to see a lot more action going forward. It’s a huge opportunity for Chism, but it also shows just how much pressure is now on the rest of that receiving room to step up. The Pats are going to need some serious grit to adapt to this. Losing your top receiver, especially without contact, is never good. Everyone will be watching for updates on Hollins and how Chism III steps up to fill those big shoes.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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