Mack Hollins enters Patriots rotation following A.J. Brown injury

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Mack Hollins enters Patriots rotation following A.J. Brown injury
Summary

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is sidelined for at least four weeks after being placed on injured reserve due to a high ankle sprain. In his absence, Mack Hollins is emerging as a potential addition for fantasy football managers. Hollins recorded 51 receiving yards on four catches during the team’s 13-10 season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks. While Romeo Doubs is expected to assume a lead role in the receiving corps, Hollins is positioned to earn more targets and routes in the coming weeks. His weekly availability depends on competition for looks from Doubs, DeMario Douglas, and Hunter Henry. Quarterback Drake Maye remains the primary distributor of opportunities for the Patriots offense while Brown recovers.

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  • A.J. Brown is on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain.
  • Mack Hollins led the Patriots with 51 receiving yards in the opener.
  • The Patriots lost their season-opening game 13-10 against the Seattle Seahawks.
  • Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, and Hunter Henry also compete for targets from Drake Maye.
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  • 6:47 PMYahoo SportsUnderrated WR worthy fantasy add for Patriots with A.J. Brown out
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Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins might be the smartest add in fantasy football among all Patriots players with A.J. Brown out.

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