Recently, on this Sunday Night Football, the Tennessee Titans went against the Atlanta Falcons at Nissan Stadium. It was a competitive match and the Titans managed to secure a narrow victory against the Falcons, with the scoreline reading 28-23. However, an offhand comment by the Titans’ wide receiver, DeAndre Hopkins has been fronting the news amidst all the chatter.
The Titans were coming into the clash with a 2-4 whereas the Falcons had a better record of 4-3, However, this match loss dropped the Falcons to a 4-4 tally. The wide receiver for the Titans DeAndre Hopkins gave one of his best performances and stunned everyone present at the stadium. He gave a message to his critics that is circulating online, creating quite a stir on the internet.
Hopkins emerged victorious with Geno Smith’s spirit
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In the Sunday match, DeAndre Hopkins shook off his early-season struggles and delivered a phenomenal performance that caught everyone’s attention and shut the naysayers up. During the match, Hopkins played a crucial role. He was able to secure four passes for a total of 128 yards. Impressively, three of those catches resulted in touchdowns and highlighted his undeniable skill on the field.
"They wrote me off. I feel like Geno." – @DeAndreHopkins pic.twitter.com/eyaJT0Y1mh
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2023
This game stood out as Hopkins’ best since he became a Titan. Not just that, it was a significant turnaround considering his season started with only 376 yards and no touchdowns. The five-time Pro Bowler made it clear post-game that he is here to prove his critics wrong. Hopkins shared a video online, in which he was seen smirking – in a possible snub to his naysayers. In the video, he counted his touchdown catches and said, “One, two, three. They wrote me off. I feel like Geno” referring to the Seattle Seahawks QB.
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DeAndre drew a parallel between himself and the quarterback Geno Smith, who had a similar experience of being written off before bouncing back. Hopkins’ exceptional performance also coincided with the impressive debut of rookie quarterback Will Levis, who threw for 238 yards and four touchdowns. The head coach Mike Vrabel also commented on their win.
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Titans HC Vrabel is hopeful for DeAndre Hopkins and Co’s next victims
Former linebacker and Titans’ head coach Mike Vrabel expressed his enthusiasm after the team’s recent victory. According to reporter Jim Wyatt, he said, “I think you can build off a win.” However, the focus now shifts to recovery and preparation for their upcoming road game against Pittsburgh.
Vrabel acknowledged the difficulty of winning a night game in a short week but remained optimistic and ready for the challenge. He said, “We know how hard that is, but I am excited. I am excited that we won.”
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The team has definitely the tone for their upcoming match. What do you think? Will they win their next match? Let us know in the comments below.
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