Patriots Star Wideout Went From Celebrating On Final Play Of Game To Hitting IR In Shocking Turn Of Events [VIDEO]

An internet detective uncovered the final snap of Mack Hollins’ 2025 regular season before he landed on the injured reserve.

Earlier today, the New England Patriots announced that Mack Hollins was placed on the IR with an abdomen injury. He has to miss a minimum of four games, so the soonest Hollins could return is the AFC Championship Game.

Or, if the Patriots secure the first-round bye and win their first two playoff games, Hollins wouldn’t be able to return until the Super Bowl.

Patriots place WR Mack Hollins on injured reserve, sign DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to the 53-man roster & elevate DB Kobee Minor and DL Leonard Taylor III to the active roster. pic.twitter.com/FDw70dNDTD

— x – New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 27, 2025

If Mack Hollins doesn’t return this season? His final snap of 2025 will have been this epic celebration in last week’s 28-24 road win over the Baltimore Ravens:

went from celebrating on the last play of the game to IR

how did this happen man ✌️pic.twitter.com/tj3SWAsp9f https://t.co/qTMGi3vlJB

— MayeIsKing (@MayeIsKing_) December 27, 2025

Obviously, it will be the most welcoming of returns if Hollins ends up playing another snap this season.

Patriots’ WR Depth Takes A Hit Without Mack Hollins

As great as Drake Maye has been as a sophomore, Stefon Diggs is really his only game-changing pass-catcher. Hollins’ injury is a big blow for New England, as he’s third on the team with 550 yards, per Pro Football Reference.

Diggs leads the team with 869 receiving yards, followed tight end Hunter Henry with 663. So with Hollins sidelined, it’s on Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels to figure out how to get other weapons more involved if they’re to embark on a deep playoff run.

The Patriots visit the New York Jets on Sunday and will conclude their regular season in Week 18 against the Miami Dolphins.