Mack Hollins fined $34,441 for helmet use and taunting on one play

Both flags came with 13:32 left in the fourth.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 45m1 min read

Double whammy for Mack Hollins on this play. He was fined $22,500 for use of the helmet and another $11,941 for taunting Via @MikeGarafolo on X

What happened: Hollins was fined $22,500 for use of the helmet and another $11,941 for taunting. The taunting penalty was flagged on the field, turning one snap into two separate discipline hits.

Why it matters: The fines hit a player who was named Week 4 NFLPA Community MVP on Friday after funding a field day for 125 Special Olympics athletes. Hollins also remains a regular piece of New England's receiving group after catching 46 passes for 550 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games in 2025.

By the numbers: The two fines totaled $34,441. Hollins finished 2025 with 46 receptions, 550 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 15 games for the Patriots.

What to watch: Week 5 will show whether Hollins avoids more flags after the double fine. His usage in the Patriots' offense is the next on-field detail to watch.

Sources

@MikeGarafolo 2026-10-03T20:17:10.867889+00:00

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