It’s here, Chiefsdom! After a season riddled with injuries, the signing of DeAndre Hopkins is just what the doctor ordered to boost the receiver corps. But guess what? He’s not just another set of legs to help Patrick Mahomes launch those throws toward the end zone. He’s also bringing that sweet football-meets-music vibe that’s becoming a hallmark in Kansas these days.
Yep, you heard that right! Hopkins is a Swiftie! If you’re gonna be catching passes on the gridiron with Travis Kelce on your side, you better embrace Taylor Swift—it’s practically a requirement!
In a recent carousel post on Instagram, DeAndre shared a heartwarming video of his family vibing to Tay-Tay’s tunes in the car, singing along like they’re at a concert. How fun is that? It’s like they’re already part of the Chiefs’ extended family!
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“Rumor has it…” Hopkins captioned his post, sharing a photo of himself dragging a suitcase. Naturally, the internet went wild, thinking this was his cheeky way of hinting at trade rumors. And now that the trade’s official, Chiefs fans are flocking to his comments, welcoming him to Kansas City.
What’s more interesting? Hopkins may have been giving us all a soft launch of his Chiefs move days before it was announced! I mean, what better way to drop the hint than with a Swift sing-along? This guy knows how to make an entrance—and earn major points with Travis Kelce.
But beyond the Swiftie-approved vibes, the real question is, what does Hopkins bring to the Chiefs’ offense? Could he be the missing link to help Mahomes stretch the field and get Kansas City back to the Super Bowl?
Can DeAndre Hopkins solve the Chiefs’ injury woes?
With the Chiefs’ passing game struggling after Rashee Rice’s season-ending injury, DeAndre Hopkins could be the answer to Kansas City’s prayers. I mean, bringing a five-time Pro Bowler to Arrowhead is a serious enough business, don’t you think?
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But the question that’s bugging everyone is: will Hopkins be enough to fix the Chiefs’ injury woes? To be honest, Hopkins hasn’t exactly been lighting it up in 2024. Through six games for the Titans, he’s only racked up 15 catches for 173 yards and a single touchdown.
But hey, don’t let those numbers fool you. The guy’s coming off a knee injury, and let’s not forget what he did in his prime—like leading the NFL in TD catches back in 2017. When healthy, Hopkins has been a one-man wrecking crew, and Mahomes could use someone like that right about now.
While the Chiefs are still undefeated, they haven’t been their usual offensive juggernaut this season. Injuries to key players like Marquise Brown, Isiah Pacheco, and Rice, have slowed them down. And it is somewhat affecting Mahomes under center as well.
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He is averaging just 221.5 passing yards per game, ranking 12th in the league—a stat Chiefs fans aren’t used to seeing. Adding Hopkins could be the shot in the arm they need to open up the playbook again.
So, can Hopkins help bring back the firepower? If he gets back to form, Mahomes might just have the deep threat he’s been missing. What do you think—will Hopkins be the guy who can help the Chiefs to the unprecedented 3-peat?
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