NE Mack Hollins
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: NE.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: NE (New England Patriots)
- Age: 33 years old
2026 Outlook
33-year-old Patriots veteran receiver who stepped up significantly in Week 1. With A.J. Brown sidelined for 4–6 weeks with a high ankle sprain, Hollins is positioned to move into a starting role as Drake Maye's primary option on the perimeter. In the season opener against Seattle, Hollins hauled in 4 of 5 targets for 51 yards, emerging as one of the lone bright spots in the Patriots' offense despite the loss. His expanded opportunity makes him a valuable fantasy pickup for Week 2 and beyond, particularly in PPR formats and deeper leagues. (per Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Week 2 (2026) - RotoBaller)
Role / Depth Chart
Z-receiver / slot option. With Romeo Doubs and Kyle Williams also in the mix, Hollins will likely see increased reps as the Patriots look to distribute targets among available receivers while A.J. Brown recovers.
Injury Status
Week 4 calf injury, multi-week absence likely (Oct 7): Non-contact calf injury suffered in Week 4 vs Bills (Oct 6) while lightly engaging with safety Cole Bishop early in the 3rd quarter. Hollins hopped to the sideline on one leg and was taken to the locker room but did not return. This is a high-profile injury given A.J. Brown's concurrent absence. Coach Mike Vrabel said on Monday, "Sure," Anybody that can help us. We'll go explore here shortly," when asked if the team might explore adding a receiver. While Hollins lacks eye-catching stats (551 yards, 6 TDs last year with Philly), he's been a "significant piece" of the Patriots' offense dating back to 2025 and is Drake Maye's most trusted receiver. The expected absence of "multiple weeks" creates a void that can't easily be replaced (per Offensive depth a budding problem after injuries to Stevenson and Hollins).
Recent News
- 2026-10-10 — Patriots place veteran WR Mack Hollins on IR with calf injury (Patriots place veteran WR Mack Hollins on IR with calf injury)
- 2026-10-09 — Patriots rule out Christian Gonzalez, Mack Hollins, Carlton Davis (Patriots rule out Christian Gonzalez, Mack Hollins, Carlton Davis)
- 2026-10-07 — Offensive depth a budding problem after injuries to Stevenson and Hollins (Offensive depth a budding problem after injuries to Stevenson and Hollins)
- 2026-10-04 — Mack Hollins suffers non-contact calf injury vs. Bills (Mack Hollins suffers non-contact calf injury vs. Bills)
- 2026-10-04 — Mack Hollins fined twice on the same play, losing $34,441 (Mack Hollins fined twice on the same play, losing $34,441)
- 2026-10-03 — Mack Hollins fined twice on the same play, losing $34,441 (Mack Hollins fined twice on the same play, losing $34,441)
- 2026-09-21 — Play Chess Against NFL Star Mack Hollins (Play Chess Against NFL Star Mack Hollins)
- 2026-09-20 — Likely to start in Week 2 with A.J. Brown on IR (Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Week 2 (2026) - RotoBaller)
Open Questions
- Can Hollins sustain his Week 1 production as a 33-year-old in an expanded role?
- How will target share be distributed once A.J. Brown returns?