DeAndre Hopkins and the Baltimore Ravens agree to a 1-year, $5 million deal.
The Baltimore Ravens signed future hall-of-fame receiver DeAndre Hopkins to a cheap one-year deal late in day 2 of free agency. The veteran quietly recorded 56 grabs for 610 yards and 5 touchdowns with the Titans and Chiefs last year.
The numbers weren’t too bad for Hopkins, though they did decline late in the year with the emergence of Xavier Worthy and the return of Hollywood Brown. The Ravens are hoping to squeeze as much juice as they can out of the 32-year-old.
While this isn’t as intriguing as another 32-year-old Davante Adams going to LA to catch passes from Matt Stafford, Hopkins may be in a position to retain value in 2025. Dynasty contenders may look to acquire him for cheap as a one-year rental.
Hopkins’ presence will hopefully benefit the development of players like Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman. It also signals the final death rattle for any Devontez Walker truthers who may or may not still exist.
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DeAndre Hopkins, current yardage leader among active players looks to add Super Bowl champ to his resume.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is the current leader among active players for receiving yards with 12, 965. The 3-time first-team All-Pro has had a decorated career, but one thing has escaped him throughout the 12 seasons he has played. Hopkins had never appeared in a conference championship before this season, let alone a Super Bowl. Now at age 32, he’s on the verge of adding champion to his hall-of-fame resume before he submits it to Canton.
Hopkins was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs from the Tennessee Titans on October 24, 2024. Hopkins was in the final year of his 2-year deal in Tennessee. After a loss to Buffalo, Hopkins expressed to then Titans general manager Ran Carthon that he was “no longer having fun” on a team where his usage had waned, and was destined for the #1 overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft.
Hopkins usage has remained light in the postseason, running 23 routes across the Chiefs playoff run. The prospective hall of fame has totaled just 3 targets and 11 yards in 2 games, and it seems like a great time to bet the under on his 11.5-yard receiving prop.
Author: Justin Currie (@Chev90)
DeAndre Hopkins Key Role in Chiefs Playoff Push?
As the Kansas City Chiefs head into the Wild Card Weekend with a bye after securing the #1 seed in the AFC, DeAndre Hopkins is poised to play a key role in their playoff run. After joining the Chiefs midseason in a trade from the Tennessee Titans, Hopkins has caught 41 passes for 437 yards and 4 touchdowns in 10 games. While he’s seen a diminished role in recent weeks due to the emergence of Xavier Worthy as the Chiefs’ primary target, Hopkins is a seasoned veteran who knows how to perform in high-pressure situations. With the Chiefs gearing up for a Super Bowl push, Mahomes will likely lean on Hopkins in critical moments. The 32-year-old’s experience and ability to make clutch catches could be invaluable, especially as Kansas City faces tougher opponents in the postseason.
Looking ahead to 2025, Hopkins enters free agency after a season that has had its ups and downs. A strong postseason showing could help him land with a team in need of a veteran presence at wide receiver. Despite his relatively quiet regular season with the Chiefs, Hopkins remains a skilled route runner and red-zone target, and any team looking for a savvy veteran to contribute in big games could see him as a valuable asset. His ability to step up in the playoffs should keep his stock high, and he could be a key piece for a contending team next season, whether it’s as a reliable WR2 or a red-zone specialist. As the Chiefs look to make another Super Bowl run, Hopkins could play a pivotal role in their success, making him a potential fantasy asset in 2025, especially if he lands in a high-volume offense.
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DeAndre Hopkins Week 10 Fantasy Outlook: Strong-Start WR2
DeAndre Hopkins has officially settled into his new role with the Kansas City Chiefs and is looking like a solid fantasy option once again. After a slow start, Hopkins broke out in Week 9 against the Buccaneers, posting 28.6 fantasy points with eight receptions for 86 yards and two touchdowns. This performance showed that he is clearly the No. 1 receiving option in Kansas City, and with Patrick Mahomes under center, his fantasy ceiling is as high as it’s been in years. The chemistry between Mahomes and Hopkins is only getting better, and with Xavier Worthy still struggling, Hopkins is in prime position to remain the go-to target in the Chiefs’ offense.
Heading into Week 10 against the Denver Broncos, Hopkins is positioned to build on his momentum. The Broncos’ defense has been solid, but Kansas City’s passing attack, with Mahomes at the helm, is always a threat. With Hopkins now firmly entrenched as the top receiver, the volume and opportunity will be there for him to produce. Given his recent performance and the lack of real competition for targets, Hopkins should remain a strong WR2 with upside for this week. The old D-Hop is back in a big way, and he looks like a safe start moving forward.
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Former Texans and Cardinals All Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins finds a new home with the Kansas City Chiefs.
DeAndre Hopkins is on the move! The 32 year old DeAndre Hopkins was on the last year of a 2 year deal worth up to 26 million dollars he signed with the Titans prior to the 2023 season. The Chiefs were able to acquire the former Cardinal and Texan standout wide receiver for a conditional 5th round pick that could become a 4th rounder. Despite being ravaged by injuries at the wide receiver position, the Chiefs have managed to stay undefeated at 6-0 and now fill a massive need at the position by acquiring Hopkins.
Hopkins was off to a slower start than usual, posting only 15 catches for 173 yards and 1 touchdown in 6 games this season after being hampered in the pre-season by a knee injury. Patrick Mahomes desperately needed a reliable pass catching option after losing Rashee Rice for the year and now Juju Smith Schuster for multiple weeks with a hamstring injury. It will be interesting to see if Hopkins slow start was due to the knee injury he suffered early on, or if father time is catching up with him as his route participation did not pass 50 percent until week 4 against the Dolphins. In spite of these questions Hopkins is a must add in all formats because of the team need and opportunity he faces.
DeAndre Hopkins looks to build on week 3 performance against a leaky Colts pass defense.
DeAndre Hopkins fantasy managers are looking for him to build on his week 3 performance with Will Levis back at the helm against a Colts pass defense that has allowed 25.4 points per game to the wide receiver position. Week 3 saw Hopkins run a season high in routes with 22(52.4% participation rate) leading to 6 receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown. The Colts have allowed a 100 yard wide receiver to every opponent this year except for the Green Bay Packers, who ran the ball 53 times in week 2 as opposed to only 14 passes.
Hopkins disappointed in week 4 coming off of his season highs, but Levis left the game injured in the first quarter and Mason Rudolph was unable to get any receiving options the ball, instead opting to hand the ball to backs Tyjae Spears and Tony Pollard. Hopkins could easily finish inside the top 24 at the position this week given the performances allowed by the Colts to opposing receivers so far this season.
Justin Currie
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