DeAndre Hopkins Vanishes In Second Half

DeAndre Hopkins Vanishes In Second Half

2 years ago

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (toe) looked no worse for wear with his toe injury while gathering four catches (seven targets) for 60 yards with a five-yard carry in the first half of Thursday's eventual 20-16 defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The problem is that the 31-year-old disappeared during the final two quarters, going catchless on four targets over this time. Hopkins' highlight of the night was a vintage 29-yard catch-and-run down the middle, spinning his way into a first down with Tennessee inside their own five-yard line late in the first quarter. If rookie quarterback Will Levis remains the starter going forward, Week 9 was a glimpse of some possible inconsistencies Hopkins could experience after erupting for three touchdowns in Week 8. The five-time Pro Bowler should still be a high-end WR2 regardless of who is throwing passes to him on Nov. 12 against a pass-funnel Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense with four of the NFL's top offenses on bye in Week 10.

Source: ESPN