What Patriots roster moves ahead of Raiders game mean for Week 5 and beyond
New England altered its active roster before Week 5 against the Raiders, including moves involving wide receiver Mack Hollins and fullback Reggie Gilliam.
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Week
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Las Vegas Raiders
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2026 season (4 games): 15 rec · 209 rec yds
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The Patriots delivered discouraging news on Mack Hollins ahead of their matchup with the Raiders, pointing to an injury issue affecting his availability. His status is a concern for New England's receiving corps as they prepare for the game, with further clarity expected as the team firms up its game-day roster.
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Mack Hollins has been placed on injured reserve by the Patriots, sidelining him for at least the next several weeks. The move comes as New England looks to potentially fill his roster spot with A.J. Brown, who may be nearing a return to action.
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The Patriots activated Brenden Schooler off injured reserve ahead of their matchup with the Raiders. In corresponding moves, fullback Reggie Gilliam and wide receiver Mack Hollins were placed on injured reserve, sidelining them as New England adjusts its roster depth at those spots.
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Mack Hollins has been ruled out for New England's Sunday game against Las Vegas. He joins fellow starters Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis among the Patriots' inactives, a notable blow to the team's depth heading into the matchup.
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Jaylen Wright, Mack Hollins, Justice Hill, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Brian Thomas Jr., Tyjae Spears, Najee Harris, Rachaad White, Isaac TeSlaa, Brian Robinson Jr., Marvin Harrison Jr., Rashid Shaheed and Kaelon Black all factor into Week 5 fantasy start/sit discussions. Analysts weighed their matchups and recent usage to help managers decide whether to deploy them in lineups this week.
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New England altered its active roster before Week 5 against the Raiders, including moves involving wide receiver Mack Hollins and fullback Reggie Gilliam.
The Patriots shared troubling news about wide receiver Mack Hollins ahead of their game against the Raiders.
The Patriots have placed wide receiver Mack Hollins on injured reserve as the team looks to potentially get A.J. Brown back.
The New England Patriots placed wide receiver Mack Hollins on injured reserve, with A.J. Brown possibly returning to fill the gap.
The Patriots activated Brenden Schooler while placing fullback Reggie Gilliam and wide receiver Mack Hollins on injured reserve as part of a round of roster moves.
New England ruled out multiple players, including two secondary starters, ahead of its Sunday game against Las Vegas.
The Patriots ruled out several players, including starting defensive backs, for Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.
RotoBaller breaks down Week 5 fantasy start/sit calls for backs and receivers including Chris Rodriguez Jr., Justice Hill, Brian Robinson Jr., Jaylen Wright, Rashid Shaheed and others.
The Patriots received encouraging news on the injury status of wide receivers A.J. Brown and Mack Hollins after injuries thinned the position early in the season.
The Patriots' Wednesday injury report showed cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III and Karon Prunty still sidelined, along with receiver Mack Hollins, ahead of their game against the Raiders.