{
  "id": 12687929,
  "title": "Patriots WR Mack Hollins comments on injury, chances of playing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/patriots-wr-mack-hollins-comments-on-injury-chances-of-playing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T18:44:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/patriots-wr-mack-hollins-comments-184455788.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins is optimistic about returning to practice this week after suffering a calf injury during last week's victory over the Buffalo Bills. The veteran player went to the ground and did not resume play following the non-contact incident. While Hollins did not provide a specific timeline for his return, he expressed his desire to be back in practice this week, contingent upon his own condition and the assessment of the team's medical staff.\n\nHollins' absence would be felt even more so given that the Patriots are already operating without another key wide receiver, A.J. Brown. Losing both Hollins and Brown would limit quarterback Drake Maye's options for deep passes, as both players are his preferred targets. Additionally, Hollins has been the team's primary blocker in receiving situations, making his injury a significant blow that the Patriots will need to address by finding alternative solutions.\n\nDespite the challenges presented by Hollins' injury, the Patriots demonstrated resilience last week in overcoming the Bills. They will need to replicate that same determination when they face the Las Vegas Raiders in their upcoming matchup. For the latest updates on the Patriots' situation, fans can follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.",
  "summary": "Injured Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins is hoping to return to practice this week.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "A.J. Brown injury update adds to hope Patriots WR can return when eligible",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/a-j-brown-injury-update-adds-to-hope-patriots-wr-can-return-when",
        "published": "2026-10-07T18:08:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Encouraging Injury Update for Patriots WR AJ Brown Surfaces",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/encouraging-injury-update-for-patriots-wr-aj-brown-surfaces",
        "published": "2026-10-07T19:15:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}