Mack Hollins believed the Patriots needed a spark Wednesday.
With New England matched up against the Vikings in a competitive joint practice in Minnesota, Drake Maye and the Patriots’ first-team offense found themselves out of sync while matched up against Brian Flores’ imposing pass-rushing corps.
Maye was sacked multiple times during New England’s team period, sparking fears once again among Patriots fans that Maye and New England’s work-in-progress offense was still susceptible due to a leaky offensive line.
But after several stalled plays, Hollins finally delivered for New England — reeling in a 50-yard pass from Maye for a touchdown to give his team a spark.