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DeAndre Hopkins on how playing for the Kansas City Chiefs is a ‘dream come true’

Hopkins is in the perfect situation.

DeAndre Hopkins made an impactful first appearance at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night, helping the Kansas City Chiefs clinch a hard-fought 30-24 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Reflecting on the atmosphere and his new team’s energy, Hopkins shared that the experience was deeply meaningful.

After being traded from the Tennessee Titans on October 24, Hopkins quickly adjusted to Kansas City’s offensive rhythm. He played a prominent role in Monday’s game, securing eight receptions for 86 yards and two touchdowns as the Chiefs moved to an 8-0 record. “Honestly, words can’t describe it,” Hopkins said in a ESPN postgame interview. “To get my first win here with this team and this fan base, it’s something I’ve looked forward to.”
One of Hopkins’ highlights was a 35-yard catch on a crucial third down, setting up his first touchdown as a Chief. He followed up with a second touchdown in the fourth quarter, a short pass from Mahomes that gave Kansas City a temporary lead.

Hopkins spoke highly of Mahomes and credited the Chiefs’ coaching staff for their guidance. “I manifested this, I’ve seen this already,” he explained about working with Mahomes. “It’s been a process to get here, but I’m grateful.” Hopkins also acknowledged the support he’s received from the Chiefs’ coaches. “They’ve been helping me prepare every day,” he noted, adding that the staff’s dedication has made the transition smoother.

The Chiefs aim to continue their winning streak as they prepare to host the Denver Broncos (5-4) in Week 10.

Trade Deadline: Grading the Steelers acquisition of WR Mike Williams

The Steelers acquired WR Mike Williams before the trade deadline; was the fifth-round pick worth it, or did Pittsburgh overpay for talent?

Pittsburgh fans rejoice!  General Manager Omar Khan has finally pulled the trigger on acquiring a fantastic WR opposite George Pickens when the Steelers traded for New York Jets’ WR Mike Williams.

The Khan artist, as fans often refer to him, had high expectations placed on him as Pittsburgh was hours away from the 4:00 PM EST trade deadline. While Williams is an incredible talent and a welcome addition to the team, did Khan overpay the Jets in this trade?

It was no secret that Pittsburgh needed a WR at the deadline, but it was always public knowledge that Williams was the odd man out in a stacked WR room in New York. With this being said, givHopkins? 2025 fifth-round draft selection, the same price that Kansas City paid for former All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins, seems a bit steep for a player who was being used so sparingly in the Aaron Rodgers-led New York offense.

While the Steelers’ front office did potentially create an unstoppable WR unit by acquiring Williams, the compensation package could have been cheaper, resulting in a B grade.

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DeAndre Hopkins honors Titans with ‘Remember the Titans’ TD celebration

Former Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins honored his former team during a touchdown celebration on Monday Night Football.

The Tennessee Titans made headlines in late October when they traded wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs. Some in the fan base criticized this move at the time. 

The Titans received a conditional fifth-round selection for Hopkins, but the pick means very little to the fans who strongly support him. Hopkins not only made an impact on the field, but he also played a huge role in the community and became a beloved figure around town. 

Nashville also impacted Hopkins, and he let the world know how much he appreciated his time with the Titans with a tremendous tribute after his first touchdown with the Chiefs on Monday Night Football.


“I’ve got to thank Ran and his staff for trading me to a contender, first of all, because those guys could’ve traded me anywhere,” Hopkins told reporters after the game. 

He followed that statement with a tweet that makes it clear how much he enjoyed his time with Tennessee. 

Like it or not, the Titans did the right thing by trading Hopkins, who was in the last year of his contract, to a contender. While it may not make sense to the fans by helping the defending Super Bowl Champions, it makes sense for Hopkins and the Titans will be better off in the end for helping him potentially get that championship. 

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Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins describes his chemistry with Patrick Mahomes: ‘I’m always learning’

Kansas City #Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins describes his chemistry with Patrick Mahomes: ‘I’m always learning’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is still adjusting to his new team but showed little uncertainty during his star performance in Week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran spoke to reporters after the game about working well with Patrick Mahomes during his press conference.

“A lot more comfortable. Coaches do a great job of getting me prepared,” said Hopkins. “It’s not just Connor (Embree), but everybody on the offensive side. Everybody’s always testing me and asking me questions. You know, just seeing my knowledge of the offense as we go.”

Mahomes and Hopkins connected early and often on Monday, with the five-time All-Pro finishing with eight receptions for 86 yards and two touchdowns.

“Communication, talking through our practice, talking locker room, just communicating every day, just about looks that we see,” said Hopkins. “And me just picking his (Mahomes) brain, asking him what he likes, and when I’m not out there, taking the rep, I’m always learning and just seeing How he does things.”

The growing chemistry between Mahomes and Hopkins should grow with more practice time, as the duo will be back in action on Sunday against the Denver Broncos.

Final score: Chiefs sink Buccaneers 30-24 in overtime on ‘Monday Night Football’

The Kansas City #Chiefs defeated the Tampa Bay #Buccaneers 30-24 in overtime on “Monday Night Football.”

The Kansas City Chiefs advanced their record to 8-0 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on “Monday Night Football” in Week 9, winning the Super Bowl LV rematch 30-24 in overtime.

The Chiefs trailed Tampa Bay 10-17 heading into the fourth quarter but mounted a late-game comeback led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes to remain undefeated heading into Week 10.

Mahomes threw for 291 yards, tossed three touchdown passes, and completed 34 of his 44 attempts. Star tight end Travis Kelce led Kansas City in receiving yards, but it was newly-acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins who stole the show with two touchdown catches.

For their part, Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers put up a great fight, but couldn’t quite break through to spoil the Chiefs’ perfect season.

 

Defensively, Kansas City was led by linebacker Drue Tranquill, who combined for seven tackles and was credited with half a sack.

The Chiefs are set to face the Denver Broncos in Week 10 with a chance to advance to 9-0.

Chiefs edge Buccaneers in overtime, up record to 8-0

The Chiefs had their hands full but beat the Buccaneers as Patrick Mahomes played through a tender ankle

Baker Mayfield called the coin toss for overtime and was wrong.  And there went the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ chances to hand the Kansas City Chiefs their first defeat.

The Chiefs drove 70 yards and Kareem Hunt scored on a one-yard run as KC improved to 8-0 with a 30-24 victory over Tampa Bay on Monday at Arrowhead.

The game had been sent to overtime when Mayfield drove Tampa Bay to a touchdown that concluded with a pass to Ryan Miller.

The coin toss was lost and for all intents, so was the game.

Mahomes had been hobbled. For a second, Arrowhead Stadium’s faith wobbled.

Having injured an ankle while throwing a TD pass to Samaje Perine that tied the game, Mahomes came out of the blue medical tent and found DeAndre Hopkins for a touchdown that gave the Chiefs a 24-17 lead with 4:17 left. Buccaneers.

The Chiefs were 12-of-18 on third down, a key to the game.

Tampa Bay had gotten the ball back before the two-minute warning after a three-and-out by the Chiefs.

The Bucs drove down the field methodically and Mayfield found Palmer for 19 to the one-yard line. After an incompletion, the Bucs went play-action and Mayfield hit Miller for the score.

Rather than go for two and the win, the Buccaneers kicked the PAT to tie the game.

Mayfield was 6-of-8 for 68 yards on the game-tying drive.

 

Chiefs vs. Buccaneers: WR DeAndre Hopkins scores go-ahead touchdown

#Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins scored a go-ahead touchdown that put Kansas City in a position to beat the #Buccaneers on “Monday Night Football.”

The Kansas City Chiefs entered Week 9 in search of their eighth-straight win to start the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on ‘Monday Night Football.’

After Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw the game-tying touchdown pass to running back Samaje Perine, Kansas City’s defense stepped up on the next possession to force Tampa Bay into a quick three-and-out.

Mahomes, who struggled to start the second half, was taken off the field after his touchdown pass to Perine when he aggravated an ankle injury he sustained against the Las Vegas Raiders last week.

However, the reigning Super Bowl MVP immediately re-joined the Chiefs’ offense to orchestrate a flawless drive that ended in a go-ahead touchdown pass to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.

Take a look at this video of the game-changing play, which was posted by the Chiefs’ official Twitter account:

Stay tuned to see if Kansas City can close out the win to keep its perfect season intact.

DeAndre Hopkins trolled the Titans for trading him with themed Chiefs TD celebration

We see what you did there, DeAndre Hopkins.

The Kansas City Chiefs got exactly what they were hoping out of new wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

After Hopkins hauled in a beautiful catch from quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the first half, the new Chiefs wideout finished the drive with a nifty touchdown catch. What made it great was the celebration after, which was borrowed from the sports drama Remember the Titans.

If you’ll recall, Hopkins was literally just traded from the Tennessee Titans to the Chiefs last month, so this seems like a pretty unsubtle troll directed at his old team to us.

Kansas City will want to see more fireworks from Hopkins in the weeks ahead, and we’re sure he’ll deliver even more memorable moments.

Feature image courtesy of ESPN. 

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes throws first touchdown pass to WR DeAndre Hopkins vs. Buccaneers

#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes threw his first touchdown pass to WR DeAndre Hopkins against the #Buccaneers on “Monday Night Football” in Week 9.

The Kansas City Chiefs fought back from an early deficit to take a second-quarter lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on “Monday Night Football” in Week 9.

Hopkins, who joined Kansas City last month via trade, caught a touchdown pass from reigning Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes that helped swing momentum back in the Chiefs’ favor.

Before his six-point score, Hopkins made an impressive catch that got Kansas City’s offense into the red zone late in the second quarter.

Take a look at both of Hopkins’ outstanding efforts against Tampa Bay in these videos, which were posted to Twitter by the Chiefs’ official account:

 

 

For now, Kansas City is enjoying a three-point lead over the Buccaneers, but there remains plenty of time for Tampa Bay to mount a comeback.

Expect Hopkins to continue playing a crucial role in the Chiefs’ passing game as Kansas City attempts to keep its perfect season alive.

Chiefs OT Jawaan Taylor restructured his contract to help the roster: ‘I’m a team-first guy’

Kansas City #Chiefs offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor restructured his contract to help the roster: ‘I’m a team-first guy’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor spoke with reporters on Saturday about his recent agreement to restructure his contract. The new deal opened up space to make recent additions to the roster after several injuries.

“I’m a team-first guy, so anything to help the team win or help the team become better,” said Taylor, “I’m willing to do that, so it wasn’t really much of a conversation. I just had to make it happen, and when it was presented to me, it wasn’t even a thought. I was just willing to help the team.”

The veteran right tackle’s sacrifice opened the door for the trades that brought DeAndre Hopkins and Joshua Uche to Kansas City. Taylor reportedly cleared 5.3 million in cap space for the team.

“We always want the opportunity to get better and help the team in whatever way we can,” said Taylor, “We had a couple of guys go down with injuries and stuff like that, so I think the guys we brought in are definitely going to help us out.”

Taylor has played better this year, limiting the penalties that plagued his 2023 season. He is a respected veteran who is committed to helping the team win.