Is Mack Hollins playing today? Why Patriots' energetic WR is missing from playoffs with injury

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Is Mack Hollins playing today? Why Patriots' energetic WR is missing from playoffs with injury image

Mack Hollins is one of those wide receivers made for big games.

The New England Patriots' veteran WR is a great blocker and has clutch hands. He also brings a ton of energy.

But with the Pats taking on the Houston Texans on Sunday in the AFC playoffs Divisional Round, Hollins won't be a part of it.

The Patriots have stayed relatively healthy this season, but Hollins isn't healthy right now.

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Is Mack Hollins playing today?

No, Mack Hollins will not be active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

The Patriots should have their usual five WRs: Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism.

Why isn't Mack Hollins playing today?

Mack is out Sunday with an injury.

He's been on Injured Reserve with an abdominal injury that he sustained in Week 16.

This will be Hollins' fourth game missed.

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Can Mack Hollins come back this season?

Technically, it appears Hollins could return for the AFC Championship Game if the Pats get there.

He missed Weeks 17 and 18, then the Wild Card Round, and now the Divisional Round.

You have to miss four games minimum before being eligible to come off IR.

It's not clear if Hollins is healthy enough to return, but if he is, the Patriots could consider it if they win on Sunday.

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