Hopkins (lower leg) isn't listed on the Chiefs' Week 8 injury report.
In his first practice with the Chiefs, Hopkins, who arrived via a trade with the Titans that became official Thursday, worked without restriction, signaling that he's past the lower-leg soreness he had coming out Week 7 action. Though he'll practice with his new team only twice before Sunday's game against the Raiders, Hopkins has a chance to play this weekend, with Adam Teicher of ESPN.com relaying that coach Andy Reid is open to the idea of using the veteran wideout right away, with Reid noting on that subject Friday, "Why wait?"
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Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: Trade official
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The Chiefs acquired Hopkins (lower leg) from the Titans on Thursday in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick after the receiver passed a physical, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
As Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site points out, two areas where the addition of Hopkins should make the team better are in the red zone and on third downs. Titans head coach Brian Callahan had previously said that Hopkins was dealing with lower leg soreness coming out of a Week 7 loss to the Bills, but the receiver's ability to pass a physical suggests that the injury is not a major concern. In any case, Hopkins' practice activity will bear monitoring the next two days before he potentially makes his Chiefs debut this Sunday in Las Vegas.
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Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins: Headed to Kansas City
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The Titans agreed to trade Hopkins (lower leg) to the Chiefs on Wednesday in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Per Rapoport, the Titans will absorb $2.5 million of Hopkins' salary as part of the deal, and the fifth-round pick will become a fourth-round choice if Kansas City makes the Super Bowl and if the wideout plays 60 percent of the team's snaps. Hopkins was reported to be dealing with some lower leg soreness coming out of Tennessee's Week 7 loss to the Bills, but that's presumably a minor concern. If that's the case, Hopkins could debut with Kansas City as soon as Sunday against the Raiders. The addition of Hopkins could provide a major lift to a wideout corps that's been hit hard by injuries this season, and once the 32-year-old is up to speed with his new team's offense, he'll have an opportunity to emerge as one of quarterback Patrick Mahomes' top pass-catching options.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Trade to Kansas City in works
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The Titans are expected to finalize a trade Wednesday that sends Hopkins (lower leg) to the Chiefs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Per Rapoport, the deal that would send the veteran wideout to Kansas City is for a future fifth-round draft pick that can become a fourth-rounder, with Tennessee expected to absorb some of Hopkins' salary. The looming transaction is set to provide a major boost to a Chiefs wideout corps that has been hit hard by injuries, with Rashee Rice (knee) as well as Hollywood Brown (shoulder) on injured reserve and with JuJu Smith-Schuster currently sidelined by a hamstring issue. Assuming the lower leg soreness that Hopkins was contending with coming out of the Titans' Week 7 loss to the Bills doesn't affect his availability, the 32-year-old could make his debut with Kansas City on Sunday against the Raiders.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Terrible showing in loss
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Hopkins recorded one reception on one target for minus-2 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Bills.
Per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com, Hopkins played 39 offensive snaps -- a 58 percent clip -- tied for his highest total of the season. However, that didn't lead to improved production, as Hopkins was limited to one target for the second time for the campaign. Mason Rudolph didn't improve Tennessee's offensive efficiency, making Hopkins' potential to produce in the future unclear, as he has managed to top 50 receiving yards only twice in six contests.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Team-high yardage total in loss
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Hopkins brought in four of six targets for 54 yards in the Titans' 20-17 loss to the Colts on Sunday.
Hopkins' reception and receiving yardage totals, modest as they were, served as team highs on the afternoon for the Titans. The veteran receiver was on the receiving end of well more than half of Will Levis' 95 passing yards, underscoring how lackluster a day it was for Tennessee's air attack. Hopkins now has multiple receptions in three straight games after opening the season with consecutive one-catch efforts, and he could be a beneficiary if there is a quarterback change from Levis to Mason Rudolph.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Week 6 Waiver Priority List
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Hopkins will hopefully benefit from the bye in Week 5 and be ready to go in a great matchup in Week 6 against the Colts, who are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Hopkins only has one game with more than 5.1 PPR points this season, but he dealt with a knee injury in training camp that hindered his production. I'm willing to trust Hopkins as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver, given the matchup with Indianapolis, and Hopkins is worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Just two catches as Levis gets hurt
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Hopkins caught two of four targets for 31 yards in Monday's 31-12 win over the Dolphins.
Hopkins led the Titans in targets and tied with Tyler Boyd for the team lead in receiving yards, as Will Levis (shoulder) and Mason Rudolph combined for just 110 passing yards in the run-heavy win. Levis is mistake-prone but can push the ball downfield more effectively with his stronger arm. Luckily for Hopkins' fantasy prospects, Levis will have a chance to recover during Tennessee's Week 5 bye before a Week 6 matchup with the Colts.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Impactful in Week 3
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Hopkins recorded six receptions on seven targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Packers.
Hopkins has been limited early in the season by a lingering knee injury, and he still played only 45 percent of the Titans' offensive snaps against the Packers, per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com. Even with the continued limited workload, he led the team in all receiving statistics by tallying three catches of at least 15 yards while also tacking on an 11-yard touchdown for his first trip to the end zone of the campaign. Will Levis also looked capable under center against the Packers, providing some hope that Hopkins can put together additional productive performances.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Should take on more snaps
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Head coach Brian Callahan said Wednesday that Hopkins' role will increase in the coming weeks, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
After missing training camp and the preseason with an MCL sprain, Hopkins played only 25 percent of snaps Week 1 and 43 percent Week 2, drawing three targets on 23 routes between the two games. He should get more playing time Week 3 against the Packers -- likely at Treylon Burks' expense -- but Hopkins' fantasy prospects don't look great with quarterback Will Levis struggling under Callahan so far.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Limited to one catch Sunday
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Hopkins secured one of two targets for nine yards in the Titans' 24-17 loss to the Jets on Sunday.
Hopkins was expected to have a larger role than during his 17-snap Week 1, but the veteran wideout simply wasn't looked at very often by Will Levis. Hopkins now has back-to-back one-catch tallies for a total of 17 yards over his first two games, and he'll encounter some tough cornerback play when the Packers come calling for a Week 3 visit next Sunday.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Good to go for Week 2
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Hopkins hasn't been listed on the Titans' Week 2 injury report in advance of Sunday's game against the Jets.
Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site noted Friday that Hopkins has looked good in practice this week, and the wide receiver even spoke on his recent knee injury Thursday, calling it "a sprained MCL, which is a common injury, not a tear." Hopkins was able to suit up this past Sunday at Chicago, but his role was scaled back to the tune of 17 of 64 offensive snaps and one catch (on one target) for eight yards. Considering his lack of limitations in practice this week, he should see a significant increase in snaps and even looks from QB Will Levis on Sunday.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Larger role expected Week 2
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Hopkins (knee) isn't listed on the Wednesday's injury report, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Hopkins played just 17 snaps in this past Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears after being listed as questionable due to a knee injury entering the game. He isn't in danger of missing Sunday's home opener against the Jets, and while it remains to be seen how much Hopkins will be deployed, head coach Brian Callahan is optimistic that the veteran wide receiver will have a larger role, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Active for Week 1
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Hopkins (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Hopkins suffered a knee injury early in training camp but managed to practice in limited fashion throughout the week leading up to this matchup. He wore a sleeve on his leg Thursday before ditching any support by Friday. Despite the progress, he may have his reps limited in Week 1, but Hopkins will be ready to take the field as the 2024 season kicks off.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Trending towards playing Sunday
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Hopkins (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Bears, but the team could restrict his playing time, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.comreports.
It appears that the team will be leaving it up to Hopkins' discretion how much he plays, as it seems like a pain tolerance situation. The 32-year-old described his preseason injury as an "MCL tear," though the Titans haven't confirmed that information. Hopkins is expected to see a heavy dose of Bears All-Pro corner Jaylon Johnson in what's expected to be a relatively low-scoring affair.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Game-time decision at Chicago
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Hopkins (knee) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Bears, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Hopkins officially is listed as questionable, but his status may not be known until 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff in Chicago. The team has concerns over the veteran wide receiver's conditioning level, as he missed extensive practice time while recovering from a knee injury over the past six weeks. Treylon Burks would be the top candidate for increased reps on the outside if Hopkins is ruled out Sunday.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Questionable for Week 1
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Coach Brian Callahan noted Friday that Hopkins (knee) is questionable for Sunday's season opener against the Bears, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Hopkins has been limited at practice this week as he bounces back from a knee injury, with Turron Davenport of ESPN.com relaying that Callahan indicated the process of making sure Hopkins gets his work in while also balancing his knee issue has been smooth. At this point, Davenport suggests that the biggest concern for the wideout -- who practiced without a protective sleeve on his leg Friday -- is related to his conditioning. Fortunately for those considering Hopkins in Week 1 lineups, the Titans kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. If he's limited or out this weekend, Treylon Burks would likely see added work versus Chicago alongside Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Another limited practice
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Hopkins (knee) remained limited at practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com, Hopkins -- who also was limited Wednesday -- worked with a sleeve on his left leg during Thursday's session. The veteran wideout now has one more opportunity to practice fully ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Bears, but it's worth noting that offensive coordinator Nick Holz indicated Thursday that if Hopkins does play Week 1, he's expected to have a sizable role, according to Wyatt.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Limited practice participant
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Hopkins (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.
The Titans haven't said much about Hopkins since Aug. 18, when head coach Brian Callahan told reporters he expected the wideout to be ready for Week 1. Hopkins suffered a knee strain at the end of July that carried a reported recovery timeline of 4-to-6 weeks, and it's still best to view him as uncertain for the season opener at Chicago this Sunday. Progression to full practice participation Thursday or Friday would erase most of the doubts surrounding his status.
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Titans' DeAndre Hopkins: Expected to practice
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Hopkins (knee) is expected to practice Wednesday, but head coach Brian Callahan said he's unsure how much the wide receiver will do, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Hopkins looks as though he'll be a limited participant as he works his way back from the knee strain he suffered at the end of July. No reports emerged in August suggesting that Hopkins practiced at any point during the month, so the Titans could restrict his workload this Sunday at Chicago if he ends up playing. Should Hopkins end up inactive, wideout Treylon Burks would likely fill in alongside Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd.
