DeAndre Hopkins Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

DeAndre Hopkins
WR
, Kansas City Chiefs

Age: 32
Weight: 212 lbs
Height: 6' 1"
College: Clemson

ADP: 104
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
55.3	373	3	32	0

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by Brandon Niles

· Sep 24, 2021 · 10:23 AM EDT

ARI WR DeAndre Hopkins - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Jacksonville Jaguars

DeAndre Hopkins was a little bit outshined by rookie Rondale Moore last week against the Vikings, but his 54 yards and a touchdown on four receptions were nothing to sneeze at. Hopkins now has three touchdowns through two games and the Cardinals look like an offensive to be reckoned with moving forward.

This week, Hopkins faces a Jaguars defense that gave up solid numbers to both Brandin Cooks and Courtland Sutton the last two weeks. Expect another high-powered offensive performance from Arizona, and for Hopkins to be a prime beneficiary. He’s a must-start every week, and this matchup especially should be a lucrative one for him.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 16, 2021 · 4:10 PM EDT

ARI WR DeAndre Hopkins - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Minnesota Vikings

DeAndre Hopkins had a great start to the season, catching six of eight targets for 83 yards and a pair of touchdowns in a lopsided victory over the Titans. Hopkins should once again be near the top of the league in targets and he looked to be in prime form last week.

Hopkins should keep rolling against a Vikings’ defense that got torched by Ja’Marr Chase last week and ranked 24th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers in 2020. They also allowed a touchdown to Tee Higgins. Hopkins isn’t a player you should ever sit, but that’s especially the case this week, where we have him ranked in the top five among wide receivers.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 10, 2021 · 10:58 AM EDT

ARI WR DeAndre Hopkins - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Tennessee Titans

DeAndre Hopkins was as-advertised in his first season in Arizona, finishing second in the league with 160 targets, and tied for second with 115 receptions. He had 1,407 yards and was the clear favorite target of quarterback Kyler Murray. This year, fantasy managers are hoping to see him score more than six touchdowns, but the potential is there in what should be a high-powered offense.

The Titans really struggled defensively last year and ranked 29th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. That should bode well for Hopkins to find room to start the season. You drafted him to be your WR1, and in a nice matchup, I’d expect him to deliver. Start him.

by Bob Harris

· Jul 19, 2021 · 7:05 PM EDT

ARI WR DeAndre Hopkins - 2021 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Since 2013, the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference annually has given the Alpha Award for the best transaction in sports. An NFL transaction never had won the award for "Best Sports Transaction of the Year" until this year, when the Cardinals' acquisition of DeAndre Hopkins was deemed the best transaction of the year in all of sports. This comes as no surprise to fantasy managers who benefited from Hopkins' first season in Arizona playing alongside Kyler Murray. The Cardinals acquired Hopkins and a 2020 fourth-round in exchange for running back David Johnson, a 2020 second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round pick. It could end up ranking as one of the most lopsided deals in NFL history. In his first season with the Cardinals, Hopkins earned his fifth Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors and established a single-season franchise record with 115 receptions (on a whopping 160 targets). He tied for second in the NFL in both catches and 100-yard games (seven) while his 1,407 receiving yards ranked third in the league.

Fantasy Downside
Hopkins' game-winning touchdown catch in the closing seconds against Buffalo -- the "Hail Murray" play -- was selected as the 2020 Clutch Performance Play of the Year at NFL Honors in February. But if you're looking to nitpick Hopkins, his overall touchdown production (Hopkins finished with six scoring grabs) left something to be desired. In addition, Murray was slowed by injuries late last season and Hopkins' production declined during that span. But looking for downside here is essentially an exercise in predicting another low touchdown and/or injury issues. There's not a lot of concern here beyond that.

2021 Bottom Line
Hopkins has proven over multiple seasons with multiple quarterbacks to be virtually unstoppable. Over the past four seasons, he has 430 catches, 5,522 receiving yards and 37 touchdowns. Arizona should continue to field a strong offense with the addition of A.J. Green on the other side of the formation. Expect more heavy usage and high-end production again this year.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 31, 2020 · 1:16 PM EST

ARI WR DeAndre Hopkins - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at Los Angeles Rams

DeAndre Hopkins only had 48 yards last week against the 49ers as the Cardinals' offense struggled. He still caught eight balls, however, salvaging an otherwise dismal fantasy day in PPR formats. Hopkins also had 12 targets, his fourth consecutive game with double-digit targets. He remains one of the best wide receivers in the game, and the volume sent his way makes him an elite fantasy option. He has 111 receptions for 1,372 yards, with one game remaining.

This week, Hopkins has a tough matchup against the Rams, who rank first in aFPA to opposing wide receiver and feature a lockdown corner in Jalen Ramsey. If you have Hopkins, you’re starting him, but downgrade him to fringe WR1 territory instead of the automatic must-start he usually is.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 24, 2020 · 11:34 AM EST

ARI WR DeAndre Hopkins - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. San Francisco 49ers

DeAndre Hopkins is a monster. He caught nine balls for 169 yards and a wildly impressive touchdown last week in a victory over the Eagles. He also had 11 targets, the seventh time this season he’s had double-digit targets in a game. Hopkins only has six touchdowns this year, but he’s otherwise been an elite fantasy receiver all year.

This week, he faces a 49ers defense that ranks 15th in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. He caught 14 balls when he faced them in Week 1, and that was a healthier defense. Start him regardless of matchup as a WR1 every week.

by Brandon Niles

· Dec 17, 2020 · 3:04 PM EST

ARI WR DeAndre Hopkins - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. Philadelphia Eagles

DeAndre Hopkins didn’t find the end zone last week, but he caught nine balls for 136 yards. He was also targeted 11 times, his sixth time with double-digit targets this season. Hopkins is third in the league in receptions, fourth in targets and fifth in receiving yards. He remains an elite fantasy player at his position and has been one of the steadiest performers this season, especially in PPR formats.

This week, Hopkins faces an Eagles defense that ranks 22nd in aFPA to opposing wide receivers. Hopkins should benefit from the nice matchup, and with the volume of targets he gets on a regular basis, he’s a must-start in all leagues as a WR1.