DeAndre Hopkins

Week 9 at San Francisco 49ers

DeAndre Hopkins played hobbled last week and missed large portions of the game. Still, he caught two balls for 66 yards, including a long touchdown that was wiped off by a facemask penalty. Hopkins’ targets haven’t been where they were a year ago, but he’s still providing a solid enough floor for fantasy managers to keep him active in most weeks.

This week, Hopkins faces a 49ers defense that ranks 21st in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. Watch his injury status, but as long as he’s active and good to go, he should be active in all leagues, especially with A.J. Green on the COVID list. Start him.

Week 7 vs. Houston Texans

DeAndre Hopkins only caught three balls for 55 yards last week against the Browns, but he did catch two touchdowns. Hopkins has been surprisingly very touchdown-dependent this season. Luckily, he has six, but he hasn’t eclipsed 100 yards or six receptions in any one game.

This week, Hopkins faces a Texans defense that ranks 7th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. He’s a must-start since he gets consistent targets and is one of the best receivers in the game. He seems like he must be due for a big outing at some point, and his talent and role in the offense still give him a high floor. Start him.

Week 5 vs. San Francisco 49ers

DeAndre Hopkins had four catches for 67 yards last week in a victory over the Rams. He’s been held in check the last couple of weeks, but he still led the team in targets and is still an elite receiver. It’s a little concerning for fantasy managers with Hopkins that Kyler Murray seems to be so good at spreading the ball around, but you have to think Hopkins is still going to produce.

This week, Hopkins faces a 49ers defense that ranks 13th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. While they have secondary issues, their pass rush is solid enough and Arizona’s proclivity to use multiple receivers puts Hopkins down around WR2 territory in our rankings. You’re not sitting him, but temper expectations a bit this week.