Week 12 – DeAndre Hopkins vs. Cincinnati Bengals
New QB Ryan Mallett threw the ball 30 times last week, with DeAndre Hopkins finishing with four receptions for a team-high 80 yards. It was the fourth straight game he was over 75 yards, but has scored only once in the past six contests. DeAndre is on pace for a 1,000 yard season and should continue to be a big part of the offense now that Mallett is leading the club. Go ahead and keep starting Hopkins, even facing a Bengals defense that stymied Drew Brees and New Orleans last week.
Week 11 – DeAndre Hopkins vs. Cleveland Browns
Heading in to the Texans bye last week, DeAndre Hopkins was on a roll. In the last three games he has averaged 106 yards and scored once. On the season, DeAndre has been over the century mark three times, registering four scores along the way. With Arian Foster nursing a sore hamstring, Houston may look to open up the pass game a bit with Ryan Mallett at the helm, which would be great news for Hopkins owners. Keep on starting No. 10 even with the QB change.
Week 9 – DeAndre Hopkins vs. Philadelphia Eagles
In the win at Tennessee last Sunday, DeAndre Hopkins led the Texans with 95 receiving yards on five catches. While he hasn’t been in the end zone since Week 4, in the past two weeks DeAndre has 11 receptions for 203 yards. Hopkins is averaging 71 yards per outing and has a good matchup this week versus an Eagles defense that allows 267 yards per game through the air. Look for another solid game from No. 10.
Week 8 – DeAndre Hopkins vs. Tennessee Titans
DeAndre Hopkins posted his best game in a month last Monday in Pittsburgh, as he finished with six catches for 108 yards. He did lose a fumble late that pretty much sealed the victory for the Steelers. DeAndre has been over the century mark twice this season and is averaging 67 yards per contest, but hasn’t scored in three straight. He makes for a WR3 play on Sunday against an average Tennessee D.
Week 7 – DeAndre Hopkins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
After a big first month of the season, DeAndre Hopkins has faded the past two weeks. Last Thursday versus the Colts, he finished with just a 12-yard grab on two targets, as Andre Johnson received most of the looks. Hopkins had 291 yards and three TDs the first four games, but has only seven catches for 75 yards the past two contests. With Arian Foster healthy, Houston moves the ball on the ground first, which already limits DeAndre’s opportunities. Look for him to be no more than a WR3 this week at Pittsburgh.
Week 6 – DeAndre Hopkins vs. Indianapolis Colts
Last week in the loss to the Cowboys it was the first time this season DeAndre Hopkins either wasn’t in the end zone or registered a 100-yard game. Hopkins did, however, total a team-high 63 yards on six receptions. Ryan Fitzpatrick only threw for 154 yards in the overtime contest with 121 of those yards going to the starting WRs Hopkins and Andre Johnson. With Arian Foster back doing what he does, don’t expect a ton of yards from Fitzpatrick, which means DeAndre’s totals might suffer.
Week 5 – DeAndre Hopkins vs. Dallas Cowboys
As defenses keyed on Andre Johnson, DeAndre Hopkins had a good first month of the season. Hopkins finished last week’s win over Buffalo with five grabs for 64 yards and his third TD. His 18 catches have produced 291 yards and he’s either been in the end zone or over 100 yards in every game. The Cowboys are giving up over 270 passing yards per game, so keep riding the hot Hopkins.
Week 4 – DeAndre Hopkins vs. Buffalo Bills
After scoring in the first two weeks of the season, DeAndre Hopkins had his first 100-yard game last week in New Jersey. Hopkins totaled 116 yards on a team-high six receptions against the Giants. While most of his yards came with Houston well behind, DeAndre has been a decent fantasy WR through the first three weeks. However, Arian Foster should be back in the lineup this week, meaning the Texans will look to utilize more of a running attack at home versus the Bills. Hopkins makes for a WR2 start this week, but is a bit volatile given the low volume of the Texans passing attack.
Week 3 – DeAndre Hopkins vs. New York Giants
Ryan Fitzpatrick found DeAndre Hopkins for a 12-yard third quarter TD last Sunday in Oakland, the duos second touchdown hookup in as many contests. Hopkins finished with three receptions for 22 yards on the afternoon, as Fitzpatrick only attempted 19 passes. Look for Houston to dominate on the ground again this week versus the Giants, limiting DeAndre’s opportunities.
Week 2 – DeAndre Hopkins vs. Oakland Raiders
In the win over Washington last week, DeAndre Hopkins registered four grabs for 89 yards and the Texans only offensive TD – a 76-yard catch and run. The second-year player was targeted five times by Ryan Fitzpatrick, who only completed 14 passes on the afternoon. Oakland gave up 221 passing yards to the Jets last week, but got blitzed on the ground. Look for Houston to utilize Arian Foster often, which will limit Hopkins' opportunities.
