Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins takes on the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. It's been a forgettable start to the year for the veteran wideout, who has logged only two catches for seventeen yards through the first couple of games. The snap counts and target volume indicate that Hopkins is still potentially hampered from a torn MCL suffered in July, but regardless, the production is a concern. With the Titans passing offense in flux and Calvin Ridley being the alpha WR at the moment, it's hard to justify starting Hopkins in any format. The former All-Pro is better left on benches until he looks fully back to normal.

From RotoBaller

Tennessee Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins needs to be more involved in the offense, head coach Brian Callahan said on Monday, Sept. 16. 'I have to do a better job of getting him involved,' Callahan said. 'I have to do a better job of getting him targets... That's ultimately on me.'

Fantasy Spin: While Callahan's comments are certainly promising and a reason to not give up on Hopkins just yet, the fact that he's only had three targets over two games means you have to keep him on the bench until we see more.

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught one pass for nine yards in a 24-17 loss to the Jets in Week 2. It was the second straight near-dud for the veteran receiver, who could not get anything going on a day that where his teammate Calvin Ridley scored over 20 fantasy points. It's possible that Hopkins is still a bit slow to come back from the MCL injury, but it's concerning to record only two targets in an offense that is struggling to move the bar through the air. Levis and Hopkins showed some great chemistry last season, but Ridley seems to have snatched the crown from him in the Titans pecking order. With not many yards to go around, this is not a good sign for his rest-of-season outlook. Hopkins will look to rebound in Week 3 vs. Green Bay.

From RotoBaller

Tennessee Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins caught one pass for nine yards against the New York Jets in Week 2. He was targeted two times during the game.

Fantasy Spin: Hopkins dealt with a knee injury during training camp but has posted only two receptions and 17 yards in the first two games. He does not appear to be a primary target for Will Levis and can be avoided in fantasy leagues.

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins faces the New York Jets and their stingy secondary in Week 2 of NFL action. The veteran receiver has been taken off the injury report completely after playing limited snaps against Chicago due to an MCL injury. That is wonderful news for both Hopkins managers and the Titans offense in general, which really struggled to move the ball downfield in Week 1. However, playing Hopkins against the Jets secondary that was #1 against opposing wideouts last year is not advisable. "Nuk" should be kept out of lineups this week.

From RotoBaller

Tennessee Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins is expected to be more involved in the offense in Week 2 after being limited to 17 snaps during the season opener, according to head coach Brian Callahan.

Fantasy Spin: Hopkins has been recovering from an injury but likely will see more targets against the New York Jets. He could be a possible flex option in deeper leagues if he receives a bigger role.

From TheHuddle

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) said his knee injury is a sprain similar to an ankle sprain, and it isn't a tear. Hopkins played in the Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears despite entering with a questionable tag, but he played only 27% of the offensive snaps, which was fourth among Titans pass-catchers. It led to just one catch on his only target for an eight-yard gain. The 32-year-old veteran and five-time Pro Bowler clearly wasn't fully healthy. However, he's off the Week 2 injury report entirely and is expected to have a much bigger role in Week 2 against the New York Jets. Fantasy managers should expect Hopkins to be more involved on offense this Sunday, but his conditioning is still a question mark, and the matchup against the Jets isn't idea. Hopkins' fantasy stock is certainly down in 2024, but he should be a slightly more attractive WR4/flex another week removed from his knee sprain.

From RotoBaller

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said on Wednesday that veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) should be closer to full-go for the Week 2 game against the New York Jets, but the team will still be mindful of what they ask him to do as he gets into shape. As a result, Callahan said he sees Hopkins' role growing in practice and this coming Sunday after he played just 27% of the offensive snaps in the Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears, which ranked fourth behind Calvin Ridley, Tyler Body, and even Treylon Burks. The 32-year-old finished with just one catch on his only target for eight yards. Expect to see Hopkins on the field more this weekend, but against one of the best secondaries in the league, fantasy managers would probably be wise to keep Hopkins on their benches as he continues to work past a knee injury. Hopkins practiced in full on Wednesday.

From RotoBaller

Tennessee Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) should do more at practice this week and is expected to play more snaps in Week 2, head coach Brian Callahan said on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Fantasy Spin: Hopkins played just 17 snaps in Week 1 and wasn't targeted. While the potential for increased snaps is certainly promising, things are just too shaky right now for him to be in lineups.

From TheHuddle

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught his lone target for eight yards in the 24-17 loss to the Bears on Sunday. The veteran receiver was questionable leading up to the game with an MCL injury but suited up anyway. However, Hopkins seemed to play more of a decoy role, logging only 27% of the snaps and drawing one target in the loss. The entire Titans passing offense captained by quarterback Will Levis was shut down by Chicago for the almost the entire game. As Levis gets more comfortable and Hopkins get healthier, the latter should be a fairly viable fantasy play, but nothing we saw on Sunday inspires any sort of confidence. Next week is another stiff test with the New York Jets and their lockdown corners coming to town.

From RotoBaller

Tennessee Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins caught one pass for eight yards against the Chicago Bears in Week 1. He was targeted one time during the game.

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Tennessee Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) is active for Week 1's game against the Chicago Bears.

Fantasy Spin: Hopkins had been listed as questionable on the injury report after being a limited practice participant throughout the week. He makes a risky WR3 or flex option this afternoon because he may not see his normal workload since he is attempting to play through an MCL tear.

From TheHuddle

As expected, Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) is officially active for the Week 1 contest on Sunday in Chicago at Soldier Field against the Bears. Hopkins suffered what he described as an MCL tear in his knee in the preseason and missed some time in training camp as a result, but he had enough time to heal up before the regular-season opener and is expected to have a big role against what was a stingy Bears defense last year. The 32-year-old Hopkins is likely to see plenty of All-Pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson and will also have more target competition in 2024 from Calvin Ridley. It may be harder for Nuk to post his eighth career 1,000-yard season this year, but he still has weekly fantasy appeal as a WR4/flex play.

From RotoBaller

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) will suit up for the Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears. The veteran wideout returned to practice this week after sitting out three weeks due to a knee issue. Hopkins told reporters that he's dealing with a torn MCL. Despite that, Hopkins plans to play through the issue, but he's expected to be limited. It sounds like Hopkins will play on Sunday, but fantasy managers still shouldn't have much faith in him. At the end of the day, Hopkins is probably a shaky WR4 with it being a pain tolerance type of injury. Fantasy managers who are rostering Hopkins should probably look for a better streaming choice ahead of Week 1.

From RotoBaller

Tennessee Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) is expected to play in Week 1 but may not play a full complement of snaps, per source on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Fantasy Spin: Hopkins admitted earlier this week that he's trying to play through an MCL tear and his ability to stay on the field will depend upon pain tolerance. That is not good news for fantasy owners with stock in the veteran wideout. He's best left on the bench for now. Calvin Ridley's stock gets a bump thanks to Hopkins' status, but he's a shaky flex option in his first game with the Titans.

From TheHuddle

Tennessee Titans S Jamal Adams (hip) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 1 against the Chicago Bears. LB Otis Reese (concussion) was limited in practice all week but has also been ruled out. WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) and CB Chidobe Awuzie (calf) were limited in practice on Friday, Sept. 6, and are listed as questionable.

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Tennessee Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 1 versus the Chicago Bears, according to head coach Brian Callahan on Friday, Sept. 6.

Fantasy Spin: If Hopkins cannot play against Chicago, Calvin Ridley should be a near-lock for close to 10 targets. Beyond that, Tyler Boyd and Treylon Burks would be viable starting options in deeper leagues for an offense that should be expected to pass much more under Callahan. Even Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears may see an extra target or two if Hopkins is sidelined.

From TheHuddle

Tennessee Titans veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) is listed as questionable for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, according to head coach Brian Callahan. Hopkins was limited in practice on both Wednesday and Thursday and will now be a game-time decision on Sunday morning. The good news for fantasy managers that are considering using the 32-year-old in their starting lineups as a WR4/flex this weekend is that offensive coordinator Nick Holz said on Thursday that the Titans expect Hopkins to have a big role on offense if he does suit up. Still, Nuk's questionable status makes him more of a shaky WR4/flex option entering Week 1 action. If he doesn't end up getting the green light on Sunday, it will mean more targets for Calvin Ridley, Tyler Boyd, Treylon Burks and tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo.

From RotoBaller

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (knee) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday to kick off preparations for the Week 1 regular-season opener in Chicago this Sunday against the Bears. Hopkins practiced with a sleeve on his left leg on Thursday and could be questionable to play this weekend. However, offensive coordinator Nick Holz did say that if the 32-year-old veteran is active against the Bears, he's expected to have a big role across from new wideout Calvin Ridley. We'll have a better idea of Hopkins' status when the Titans release their final injury report for Week 1 on Friday. The former first-rounder is no longer a Pro Bowl wideout, but he did put up his seventh 1,000-yard season in 2023 with Ryan Tannehill and Will Levis throwing him passes. Ridley's presence will mean fewer targets, but Nuk still has the ability to be a serviceable WR4/flex for fantasy managers.

From RotoBaller

Tennessee Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) and LB Otis Reese (concussion) were limited at practice once again on Thursday, Sept. 5. Also, S Jamal Adams (hip) didn't practice.

From TheHuddle