Patriots Injury News The Patriots placed WR Mack Hollins on IR

[Joey007]

With the JETE and Lolphins up next, it must be a pretty significant injury to put him on IR.

To miss playoff games, absolutely.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

With the JETE and Lolphins up next, it must be a pretty significant injury to put him on IR.

I think that, independent of opponents, this indicates (1) it's the most severe of the injuries of any player who wasn't already on IR, and (2) something they expected to take >2 weeks to resolve.

 

[farn]

Sad. Key player on and off the field. The recent injuries + lack of depth are really testing this team…

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Not sure why the rules would change for the playoffs.

The question is does the bye count as a "game" for IR purposes. If not, and the Pats get the bye, he'd be out unless they reach the Super Bowl. Remember it's 4 games, not 4 weeks.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Brutal.
Unfortunately now we will see just how valuable he is.

 

[Joey007]

The question is does the bye count as a "game" for IR purposes. If not, and the Pats get the bye, he'd be out unless they reach the Super Bowl. Remember it's 4 games, not 4 weeks.

Yeah that’s what I’m saying. It would be the two final regular season games, plus two playoff games, if applicable.

Assuming playoff byes are treated like regular season byes, he would either be back for the AFC title game if we play in the WC round, or the Super Bowl if we get a bye. Which also brought back my point why the rule being 4 games instead of weeks is stupid

 

[Hugepatsfan]

Yeah that’s what I’m saying. It would be the two final regular season games, plus two playoff games, if applicable.

Assuming playoff byes are treated like regular season byes, he would either be back for the AFC title game if we play in the WC round, or the Super Bowl if we get a bye. Which also brought back my point why the rule being 4 games instead of weeks is stupid

I think the rule is 4 games vs 4 weeks to avoid teams using the bye week to “abuse” the rule and get looks at extra players on their roster since they can IR a guy and lose one less game.

And because of that, I do think the rule SHOULD be different for the playoffs because team motivations would be different. Team aren’t going to sacrifice playoff games of players to milk a roster spot.

 

[Ring 6]

Brutal.
Unfortunately now we will see just how valuable he is.

I’m not concerned. Boutte will get more targets and Diggs, Williams and Douglass will get more snaps.
3 cache for 37 yards a game playing 68% of the snaps can be easily replaced

 

[Mack Herron]

He could be headed for surgery for a sports hernia and done for the playoffs for all we know. Either way is a gut punch. Williams gets a shot tomorrow and Douglas probably as well.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

That is a huge loss. He’s gotten better as the year went and is a huge target in the middle of the field for maye. We’ll find a way though

 

[Real fan 02]

Damn. Whatever he’s dealing with must be a mess. That’s a shame, he’s been a great contributor despite the disrespect from some on this board. Wish him the best and hope he recovers fully.

Reported a abdominal injury. Hard to really know the full extent as him being placed on IR means he can return in 4 games.. so Jets, Miami,

Wildcard
Divisional??

This stinks though Hollins grew on me this season and has been a playmaker for the offense.

 

[Uptown]

Our receivers don't drop passes, but Mack was a big body with strong hands & catch radius which we no longer have. As far as big targets go, Hooper will be more essential now depending on the personnel groupings.

 

[Real fan 02]

That is a huge loss. He’s gotten better as the year went and is a huge target in the middle of the field for maye. We’ll find a way though

Agreed. This means more opportunities for Williams and it just seems as if injuries are piling up at the worst possible time for us.. I like Hollins and hopefully we'll be playing deep enough in the postseason to see his return. If not he's still a big part of what we do going into next season.

 

[Foxypats]

what the hell happened ? No idea that his injury was this significant. After being relatively injury free for the first 3 months, we have been hit hard the last month!!

 

[TommyD4207]

One guy they couldn't afford to lose.
Big hole now in the pass and run game both.

 

[Real fan 02]

Our receivers don't drop passes, but Mack was a big body with strong hands & catch radius which we no longer have. As far as big targets go, Hooper will be more essential now depending on the personnel groupings.

Mack was on pace to match or surpass his best statistical season when he was in LV with Josh. It stinks. But provided we make a deep run the good news is he will return and is under contact going forward. So it's now on Diggs, Williams, Boutte, Chism, Henry, pop, Hooper.

 

[MrBigglesWorth]

I guess we'll be a double tightened offense. Pop Douglas has been quiet, here's his opportunity.

 

[Real fan 02]

One guy they couldn't afford to lose.
Big hole now in the pass and run game both.

It stinks.. point blank. Injuries are affecting us at the worst possible time. Could ultimately be what derails the postseason run.

 

[MrBigglesWorth]

Mack was on pace to match or surpass his best statistical season when he was in LV with Josh. It stinks. But provided we make a deep run the good news is he will return and is under contact going forward. So it's now on Diggs, Williams, Boutte, Chism, Henry, pop, Hooper.

I don't expect anything from chime. Too slow

 

[scott99]

You can’t replace what Hollins brings to the team. Not only the production, but the blocking and leadership.

I’m guessing Jiles will come in for Hollins. And Chism will get a lot of playing time as well. Certainly not ideal when trying to hopefully get the #1 seed.