DeAndre Hopkins 'remembers the Titans' in TD celebration on MNF

DeAndre Hopkins ‘remembers the Titans’ in TD celebration on MNF

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The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs traded a conditional draft decide to the Tennessee Titans two weeks in the past for vast receiver DeAndre Hopkins.

Hopkins, who had two receptions for 29 yards in Week 8 in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders, had a a lot greater impression within the Chiefs’ matchup in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on “Monday Night time Soccer.” He made two essential catches within the first half, together with his first landing in a Chiefs uniform for a go-ahead rating.

In case you missed it, Hopkins’ celebration after catching his first landing referenced the Disney film “Bear in mind the Titans,” which many believed was a refined nod to his former workforce.

Hopkins confirmed these suspicions in a social media submit on Tuesday, the place he made it clear that he had “nothing however love” for the Titans group.

Hopkins had 75 catches for 1,057 yards and 7 touchdowns for the Titans final season. After a beginning gradual as a result of an ACL damage, he had 15 catches for 173 yards and a landing in six video games earlier than being traded.

Hopkins completed with eight catches for 86 yards and two touchdowns within the Chiefs’ 30-24 time beyond regulation win.

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