Coach Mike Vrabel's New England Patriots lost 45-27 to the Green Bay Packers in a game that spoiled Mack Hollins' return to the lineup. Drake Maye got brutally honest afterward about a three-interception performance and the Patriots' loss that also drew comments from Hollins.
Hollins, who had over 500 yards receiving with Vrabel's team in 2025 and was recently called up to the team's active roster from the practice squad, was in a serious mood and not willing to tolerate November 8's failure at Gillette Stadium.
“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.”
Maye threw for 299 yards but his three picks came on a day when the Patriots also fumbled and the Packers didn't turn the ball over a single time. DeMario Douglas led New England in receiving with five catches for 102 yards while Eli Raridon was next with three catches for 52 yards. Efton Chism III, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Hunter Henry also chipped in while Hollins finished with three catches for 36 yards and a touchdown on six targets.
Hollins is a familiar face for Maye that he can turn to in hard times. His fiery disposition was reminiscent of Maye's, and of Vrabel's, who didn't sugarcoat things after the horrific loss.
The Patriots are falling fast behind the 6-1 Buffalo Bills and need to get it together before they find themselves out of the division title race. Expectations rose after last season's Super Bowl run, now it's time for the Pats to look themselves in the mirror and find a way forward to better days.