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Mack Hollins breaks out adult-themed TD celebration after long practice score

Nypost · · 266 words · By Edward Lewis
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What to know about Social Media Reaction

Mack Hollins’ latest touchdown celebration might have some sheepish NFL fans reaching to shield their eyes.

Claims checked 4
Techniques found 1
Topics 2

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What happened

Mack Hollins’ latest touchdown celebration might have some sheepish NFL fans reaching to shield their eyes.

Why it matters

After the Patriots wideout caught a deep ball for six against an Eagles defensive back during a joint practice with Philadelphia in Foxboro, Mass.

Common ground

Hollins hit pay dirt, then made a bit of an NSFW gesture while reaching below his belt.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/mack-hollins-breaks-out-wild-td-celebration…

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
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Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 4 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “After the Patriots wideout caught a deep ball for six against an Eagles defensive back during a joint practice with Philadelphia in Foxboro, Mass. on Wednesday”
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While one web search result mentions Mack Hollins unveiling an NSFW celebration after catching a touchdown pass in Wednesday's joint practice vs. the Eagles, the other provided evidence for this claim is irrelevant (FL Studio forums, Miami Dolphins season). Only one relevant source confirms the specific event.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2021 season was the Miami Dolphins' 52nd season in the National Football League (NFL), their 56th overall, and their third and final year under head coach Brian Flores, and sixth under general man…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Miami_Dolphins_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New England Patriots (colloquially known as the Pats) are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. The Patriots compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a me…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Patriots
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 23, 2026 · FL STUDIO 21 | WE WANT YOUR THEMES! … by Scott 471 Replies 151635 Views Last post 3 months ago by SiebraM
https://forum.image-line.com/viewforum.php?f=2003
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Claim 2: “the clip garnering nearly a quarter of a million views in the five hours after its posting.”
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The provided evidence contains no information regarding view counts for a video of this event. The search results mention unrelated view counts (YouTube island challenge) or unrelated Mack Hollins clips.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The NFL playoffs for the 2024 season began on January 11, 2025, and concluded with Super Bowl LIX on February 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, when the Philadelphia Eagles defeated th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024–25_NFL_playoffs
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Super Bowl LX was an American football game played to determine the champion of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2025 season. The National Football Conference (NFC) champion Seattle Seahawks…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_LX
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas were held on November 5, 2024, to elect the thirty-eight U.S. representatives from the State of Texas, one from each of the state's c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_United_States_House_of_Re…
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Claim 3: “Hollins, a former Las Vegas Raider who also played for the Eagles”
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Multiple authoritative sources, including Wikipedia and the official Raiders.com roster, confirm that Mack Hollins played for both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Las Vegas Raiders.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 season was the Las Vegas Raiders' 53rd season in the National Football League (NFL), their 63rd overall, their third in Las Vegas and their first under the head coach/general manager tandem o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Las_Vegas_Raiders_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Dolphins–Raiders rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Miami Dolphins and the Las Vegas Raiders.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolphins–Raiders_rivalry
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mack Hollins (born September 16, 1993) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North C…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mack_Hollins
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Claim 4: “Hollins hit pay dirt, then made a bit of an NSFW gesture while reaching below his belt.”
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One source explicitly mentions an 'NSFW celebration' after a score in practice against the Eagles. Other sources discuss different celebrations (Backpack Kid) or unrelated highlights. Only one source corroborates the 'NSFW' nature of the specific practice celebration.
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web search NEUTRAL — Patriots receiver Mack Hollins unveiled an NSFW celebration after catching a touchdown pass in Wednesday's joint practice vs. the Eagles.Mack Hollins’ latest touchdown celebration might have some shee…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/mack-hollins-breaks-out…
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web search NEUTRAL — MACK HOLLINS #barstoolsports Mack Hollins Highlights: Touchdown Magic Against Chiefs. Watch Mack Hollins score a stunning touchdown as the Bills take on the Chiefs! Click to see the game highlights!
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/mack-hollins-touchdown-celeb…
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web search NEUTRAL — It was his first career touchdown, but his celebration was pretty impressive too. He nailed the Backpack Kid dance in the back of the end zone. He’s not the first to give it a try after Backpack Kid —…
https://www.sbnation.com/2017/10/23/16528382/mack-hollins-ph…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.