SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM
DEANDRE HOPKINS #8 - WIDE RECEIVER - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
288 YDS •
25 REC •
3 TD
288 YDS
25 REC
3 TD
Wired - DeAndre Hopkins vs Vikings Listen in to WR DeAndre Hopkins mic'd up vs the Minnesota Vikings in the Cardinals come from behind win at State Farm Stadium.
Will be a game-time call Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Hopkins (ribs) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact At this point, the Cardinals might as well make it a game-time call for strategic reasons even if they have a strong idea one way or the other. Hopkins reportedly missed a third straight practice Friday, but only after playing 59 snaps (97 percent) in the Week 2 win over Minnesota. If he ends up missing Week 3, the Cardinals could use each of A.J. Green, Rondale Moore and Christian Kirk in full-time roles, with Andy Isabella and Antoine Wesley then providing depth.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not seen at practice Hopkins (ribs) didn't participate in the open portion of Friday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Hopkins is a regular on the injury report and often misses practice, but three consecutive DNPs would nonetheless create some level of concern about his availability for Sunday's game in Jacksonville. Neither player nor team has said much about the rib injury, making it difficult to decipher if the Cardinals are genuinely concerned.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Packers-Niners renew now familiar NFL rivalry on Sunday
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With ex-college coach, No. 1 QB, Cards show path for Jaguars
Urban Meyer probably should ask questions and take notes when Kliff Kingsbury brings his Arizona Cardinals to Jacksonville this weekendSEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains sidelined at practice Hopkins (ribs) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Hopkins has kicked off Week 3 prep with back-to-back DNPs, the result of a rib injury. Whether it's in Arizona or his previous employer in Houston, he's regularly received days off to tend to health concerns and also for maintenance. Hopkins will have one more chance to prove his health ahead of Sunday's visit to Jacksonville.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3
Justin Herbert has yet to put up a big fantasy outing, but it could be on the waySEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Missing from practice again Hopkins (ribs) wasn't present for the open portion of Thursday's practice and is expected to go down as a non-participant on the Cardinals' official report, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.c...
Impact The severity of Hopkins' rib injury isn't yet clear, but he's now opened the week with back-to-back absences at practice. In recent years, Hopkins has routinely sat out practices or handled light loads while managing minor injuries or even getting routine maintenance, so his lack of reps thus far in Week 3 doesn't necessarily put his availability for Sunday's game in Jacksonville in danger. The Cardinals will release their final practice report of the week Friday, which will provide more definitive word on the star wideout's status for Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with rib injury Hopkins didn't practice Wednesday due to a rib injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Hopkins has yet to hit the 100-yard mark through two contests, but he nonetheless has been productive, recording 10 catches (on 12 targets) for 137 yards and three touchdowns. He may be poised to reach triple digits in receiving yardage Sunday against a Jaguars defense that has allowed 11.2 yards per target to wideouts this season, the third-worst mark in the NFL. Having said that, Hopkins first will have to work his way through a health concern to be cleared for game action.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Good-plus-lucky equals a 2-0 start for the Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals have proven that they’re a pretty darn good football team through two weeksSEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reaches end zone again Week 2 Hopkins hauled in all four targets for 54 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 34-33 win versus the Vikings.
Impact It was a reasonable enough follow-up to Hopkins' Week 1 receiving line of 6-83-2 on eight targets. However, in a game in which quarterback Kyler Murray piled up 400 yards and three TDs through the air, one would have hoped for more when looking at the box score. That's until the Vikings' defensive game plan is taken into account: Hopkins was on the receiving end of double coverage after recording four catches through the Cardinals' first two possessions of the game, and he didn't see a target after the 5:49 mark of the first quarter. He'll look for his first 100-yard performance of the campaign next Sunday in a road outing against the Jaguars.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Can't-Miss Play: Murray's Houdini act buys time for TD dart to Hopkins Can't-Miss Play: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's Houdini act buys time for TD dart to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • NFL.COM
Cards win 34-33 thriller after Vikings miss last-second FG
Kyler Murray threw for 400 yards and three touchdowns, and the Arizona Cardinals topped the Minnesota Vikings 34-33 after Greg Joseph missed a 37-yard field goal wide right in the...SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cards set high bar in Week 1, hope to match it vs Vikings
The Arizona Cardinals are feeling pretty good about themselves after a stellar Week 1 performance and rightfully soSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2
Despite Aaron Rodgers’ poor game in Week 1, the simulations are high on him to post a top-12 week against the Detroit Lions, who allowed Jimmy Garoppolo to throw for 314 yards on j...SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers' Harris, Vikings' Thielen among best bets to score
It’s the second week of the NFL season, and scoring is already at a breakneck paceSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals show how good they can be in stellar Week 1 win
Yes, the Arizona Cardinals really did look that good in Week 1SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Today, Week 1
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WR Deandre Hopkins (on preseason conversations about being ready for Week One)
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Every DeAndre Hopkins catch from 2-TD game ' Week 1 Every Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catch from 2-TD game during Week 1 of the 2021 season.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • NFL.COM
Every DeAndre Hopkins catch from Week 1 Catch all of Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins catches from his two-touchdown Week 1 game vs. the Titans
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Dominant Week 1 effort Hopkins caught six receptions for 83 yards and two touchdowns on eight targets at Tennessee on Sunday.
Impact The Titans posed no resistance against Hopkins, who might have done more damage yet if not for the strong play of fellow wideouts Christian Kirk and Rondale Moore. Hopkins looks as locked in as ever, and given his high-volume role, he's a top option each week. That will remain the case in Week 2 as Hopkins takes on the Vikings.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeAndre Hopkins makes second visit to end zone Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins' beats the defense with a def spin and lays out to make reach the end zone
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Mike Sando: DeAndre Hopkins is a big receiver. He sure... - The Athletic DeAndre Hopkins is a big receiver. He sure looks nimble and nifty. First was the touchdown in the back of the end zone. Second was the touch...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
