The bottom dropped out on Hopkins' Fantasy production last year, and it's unlikely to rebound this year. First with the Titans and then with the Chiefs, Hopkins averaged a mere 9.2 PPR points per game on five targets per game. He had five games with more than 9.7 PPR points (four with Kansas City) and needed at least seven targets in each of them. He exceeded 50 receiving yards five times all year and had less than 30 receiving yards in six games. He'll compete for playing time this preseason with the Ravens, where wide receivers struggle to earn a lot of targets and don't score enough touchdowns to make up for it. You might draft Hopkins as a late-round bench player, but you might find yourself cutting him by Week 3 to make room for someone with more upside.
Hopkins (knee) is participating in practice Tuesday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Hopkins didn't practice Monday, so even if he's limited to individual drills Tuesday, it's encouraging to see the veteran wideout back on the field. Baltimore figures to fully prioritize getting Hopkins back to full health ahead of Week 1 against the Bills, so even if the starters take the field during Saturday's preseason finale against Washington, the 33-year-old receiver could be held out.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' DeAndre Hopkins: Still dealing with knee issue
Rotowire
Hopkins (knee) didn't practice Monday, Brian Wacker of the Baltimore Sun reports.
Coach John Harbaugh revealed after Monday's practice that Hopkins is still dealing with a knee injury, per Wacker. Hopkins may continue to have his practice participation impacted by the injury, which also caused him to miss some practice time in July, but there's been no indication that the veteran wide receiver's availability for the regular-season opener against the Bills on Sunday, Sept. 7 is in any danger.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' DeAndre Hopkins: Returns to practice Friday
Rotowire
Hopkins (knee) returned to practice Friday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Hopkins' absence Thursday was precautionary. The 33-year-old wideout signed a one-year deal with the Ravens back in March after splitting time with the Titans and Chiefs in 2024. Hopkins is coming off a down year in which he amassed a 56-610-5 line on 80 targets across 16 regular-season contests. He was then nearly invisible in the playoffs, going for a combined 3-29-1 line on eight targets across three postseason games.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' DeAndre Hopkins: Precautionary practice absence
Rotowire
Coach John Harbaugh noted that Hopkins (knee) was held out of Thursday's practice "out of an abundance of caution," Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
The report adds that Hopkins fell on his knee during Wednesday's session, but Harbaugh indicated that the veteran wideout will be okay. Once Hopkins returns to practice, he'll continue to build chemistry with star QB Lamar Jackson while working in a Baltimore wideout corps that also features Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' DeAndre Hopkins: Joining forces with Lamar
Rotowire
Hopkins is in line to sign a one-year contract with the Ravens, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
Hopkins split the 2024 campaign between the Titans and Kansas City, posting a 56-610-5 line on 80 targets in 16 regular-season games. Overall, it marked his fewest catches and receiving yards since 2021, when he was limited to 10 appearances with the Cardinals. Hopkins will turn 33 in June, and with Zay Flowers (knee) and Rashod Bateman (undisclosed) currently serving as Baltimore's top receivers and TEs Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely also on the roster, Hopkins may not be better than the fifth option in the passing game for Lamar Jackson.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: Production declines in 2024
Rotowire
Hopkins totaled a combined 56 catches (on 80 targets) for 610 yards and five touchdowns in 16 games between the Titans and Chiefs during the 2024 regular season.
Hopkins was dealt to the Chiefs prior to the team's Week 7 contest against the Bills, and the veteran required a little time to get up to speed with the playbook over the first couple of games but compiled 39 grabs for 408 yards and four touchdowns over the final nine regular-season contests. He was held to just three catches for 39 yards on eight targets over his three playoff tilts. The veteran wideout's contract voids Feb. 17, meaning Hopkins will likely enter unrestricted free agency again leading into his age-33 season in 2025. While he's unlikely to see a resurgence in his production back to his prime years, Hopkins still should find a home as a contributing veteran wideout somewhere, and he's just one year removed from a 1,000-yard receiving season in 2023 with the Titans.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: Quiet in AFCCG win
Rotowire
Hopkins secured one of two targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 32-29 AFC Championship Game win over the Bills.
Hopkins finished the AFC Championship Game just seventh on the team in terms of receiving, after having failed to secure his only target during Kansas City's previous divisional-round win over the Texans. The veteran wideout had strung together nine consecutive games with four or more targets to finish the regular season, though he rested Week 18, but he's now drawn just a combined three targets across two playoff appearances. Hopkins could be more involved versus the Eagles on Feb. 9 in Super Bowl LIX.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: No action in Week 18
Rotowire
Hopkins didn't take the field in Week 18 versus the Broncos.
Hopkins wasn't among the inactives for Sunday's regular-season finale, but the Chiefs opted to rest their starters with the No.1 seed locked up heading into the contest. Kansas City has a bye week on tap before they start their postseason run in the divisional round, and Hopkins should rejoin the action then.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: Will suit up Sunday
Rotowire
Hopkins will be active for Sunday's game in Denver, in part because he needs one more touchdown to reach a $500,000 incentive in his contract, Jay Glazer reported on "Fox NFL Sunday."
The Chiefs are already locked in as the AFC's No. 1 seed and will rest several key veterans in Week 18, but Hopkins won't be among them. Hopkins will likely still play only limited snaps, especially when the Chiefs are not near the red zone. It might still be a tough ask for Hopkins to get into the end zone, especially if he draws coverage from star Denver cornerback Patrick Surtain while Carson Wentz is at quarterback for the Chiefs rather than Patrick Mahomes (ankle).
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: Just seven yards in Christmas win
Rotowire
Hopkins caught two of four targets for seven yards in Wednesday's 29-10 win over the Steelers.
Patrick Mahomes threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, but Hopkins wasn't responsible for much of that production. While Hopkins' jump ball ability is still a valuable asset, Kansas City has preferred to get the ball out quickly to speedier alternatives such as Xavier Worthy and Hollywood Brown, limiting Hopkins' involvement in recent weeks. Hopkins could be rested in Week 18 against the Broncos since the Chiefs have sewn up the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: WRs to Sit
Rotowire
The Chiefs suddenly have a crowded receiving corps with Marquise Brown making his 2024 debut in Week 16 against Houston after being out with a shoulder injury, and he had eight targets against the Texans. Xavier Worthy has emerged as the best Fantasy receiver in Kansas City, and he should be considered a borderline starter in all leagues after scoring at least 19.6 PPR points in each of his past two games, with 22 targets over that span. Hopkins, meanwhile, has 10 targets in his past two games for nine catches, 73 yards and no touchdowns. He's not worth starting in the majority of leagues in Week 17 at Pittsburgh.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: Four catches in win
Rotowire
Hopkins caught all four of his targets for 37 yards in Saturday's 27-19 win over the Texans.
Hopkins was once again limited to less than 40 yards in Week 16, marking his third straight contest failing to reach that mark and fifth time in nine games since being traded to Kansas City. The wide receiver has reeled in 13 catches for 105 yards and a touchdown over the last three games. With Hollywood Brown back in action, Hopkins may see a drop in production moving forward.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: WRs to Sit
Rotowire
Hopkins is coming off a down game in Week 15 at Cleveland with five catches for 36 yards on six targets, and I'm nervous about Patrick Mahomes playing through an injured ankle in Week 16. Derek Stingley Jr. could make things tough on Hopkins, and Houston just held Tyreek Hill to two catches for 36 yards on seven targets. Hopkins scored at least 13 PPR points in three games in a row prior to Week 15, but I would only start him in deep three-receiver leagues in Week 16.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: Five catches in Week 15 win
Rotowire
Hopkins brought in five of six targets for 36 yards in the Chiefs' 21-7 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Hopkins finished second in receptions and receiving yards on the afternoon for the Chiefs, although the latter total was particularly unremarkable. Hopkins has at least four catches in four straight games, but he's been under 40 receiving yards in four of his last five contests overall. Hopkins could continue to struggle with efficiency in a Week 16 home matchup against the Texans on Saturday afternoon if Patrick Mahomes (ankle) is forced to miss the contest and is replaced by Carson Wentz.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: Finds paydirt in Week 14 win
Rotowire
Hopkins caught four of nine targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Chargers.
Hopkins scored a nine-yard touchdown in the second quarter and got both hands on a deep ball just outside the end zone early in the fourth before having it knocked out by a jarring hit for an incomplete pass. He accounted for Kansas City's only touchdown of the game but finished third on the team in receiving yards behind Travis Kelce (45) and Xavier Worthy (41) despite pacing the team in targets. Hopkins has established himself as the No. 1 wide receiver in Kansas City heading into a Week 15 matchup with the Browns, notching nine targets in three of his last six games while scoring four touchdowns over that span.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: Leads team with 90 yards
Rotowire
Hopkins had four receptions (on nine targets) for 90 yards in Friday's 19-17 win over Las Vegas.
Hopkins snapped out of a marginal slump to post his highest receiving yardage total of both Friday's win and his season to date. The 32-year-old also recorded a season-worst 44 percent catch rate in order to become the Chiefs' leading receiver. Hopkins managed to help his offense beyond the box score by drawing two instrumental pass interference flags late in a hard-fought victory. He should continue providing flex value in most fantasy formats for next Sunday's home matchup against the Chargers in Week 14.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: Catches short touchdown
Rotowire
Hopkins recorded five receptions on six targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Panthers.
Hopkins was fairly involved in the Kansas City offense, as he tied for second on the team in targets. He had a modest day from a yardage perspective, as he was used primarily in the short areas of the field to limit his longest gain to 12 yards. However, Hopkins did manage his third touchdown as a Chief late in the third quarter by cashing in from three yards away. While he should remain a key target down the stretch, Hopkins has lacked explosiveness by tallying more than 50 receiving yards in just two of five games since joining Kansas City.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: Sleeper WRs
Rotowire
Hopkins hasn't been a reliable Fantasy receiver since joining the Chiefs, with one game of significance in four outings, but I like him as a No. 3 option in Week 12 against the Panthers. Xavier Worthy is also worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver, and I expect Patrick Mahomes to pad his stats in this matchup coming off Kansas City's first loss of the season in Week 11 at Buffalo. There have been 10 receivers with at least 12.0 PPR points against Carolina this season, and two times where a pair of receivers did that in the same game. Hopkins and Worthy will hopefully join that list in Week 12.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: Modest production Sunday
Rotowire
Hopkins caught three of four targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 30-21 loss to Buffalo.
Hopkins actually finished as the team's second-leading receiver despite his mild statistical output Sunday. It was a rough day overall for Kansas City's key receivers outside of rookie Xavier Worthy (4-61-1). Hopkins was targeted in the end zone late in the contest, but he drew a pass interference penalty instead. The Chiefs will lick their wounds and try to bounce back in a softer matchup against the Panthers next Sunday.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: WRs to Sit
Rotowire
Hopkins has played three games for the Chiefs since coming to Kansas City via trade from Tennessee. He scored 4.9 PPR points in Week 8 at Las Vegas, 28.6 PPR points in Week 9 against Tampa Bay, and 9.6 PPR points against Denver in Week 10. The Buccaneers' matchup was easy, and my concern was he just beat up on a bad defense. This week, he's not facing a bad defense in the Bills, who are No. 8 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. I'm only starting Hopkins in three-receiver leagues in this matchup.
