Mack Hollins did not hold back after the New England Patriots suffered a 45-27 defeat to the Green Bay Packers, questioning whether some of his teammates were willing to accept the team’s poor performance.
The defeat spoiled Hollins’ return to the active roster after he was recently promoted from the practice squad. The wide receiver had recorded more than 500 receiving yards for Mike Vrabel’s team during the 2025 season.
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New England were outplayed at Gillette Stadium, with Drake Maye throwing three interceptions as the Packers secured a comfortable victory without committing a turnover.
Mack Hollins questions New England Patriots teammates after Green Bay Packers defeat
Hollins made his frustration clear when discussing the Patriots’ performance, suggesting that anyone comfortable with the result might be better suited to playing elsewhere.
Speaking after the loss, he said:
“This is who we are this week. If there’s guys on this team that are okay with that, I’m sure there’s 31 other teams they can go to…Probably not meant for this team.”
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It was a pointed message from a player who had only just returned to the lineup. Hollins finished with three receptions for 36 yards and a touchdown on six targets.
Maye, meanwhile, completed 21 of 38 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns, but his three interceptions proved costly. New England also struggled to contain Jordan Love, who threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns.
DeMario Douglas was the Patriots’ leading receiver with 102 yards from five catches, while Eli Raridon added 52 yards on three receptions.
The Packers finished with 478 total yards compared to New England’s 387, while also holding the advantage in both passing and rushing yards.
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Hollins’ comments came after Maye had also spoken candidly about the defeat. Vrabel’s side now need a response as they look to keep pace with the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East.
With expectations rising after last season’s Super Bowl run, the Patriots cannot afford many more performances like this one. Hollins has made it clear that he expects everyone in the dressing room to share that sense of urgency.
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