DeAndre Hopkins says he is closer than ever to something he’s never achieved, which is playing in a big game deep in the playoffs.

The Kansas City Chiefs traded for DeAndre Hopkins midway through the season, back when the two-time defending Super Bowl champs had lost wide receivers Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice to injuries, and the hope was that the three-time All-Pro could help to stabilize a position group that had struggled for years.

Kansas City Chiefs receiver DeAndre Hopkins has a long history with the Houston Texans. The veteran standout began his career in Houston and ranks second all-time in franchise history in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns. And he has a vast knowledge of the Texans-Chiefs playoff history.

In his 12th NFL season, Hopkins is hoping to capture his first Super Bowl ring with the best team he's yet to play for.

While Hopkins is expected to play a significant role in the offense as the Chiefs aim for an NFL-record third consecutive Super Bowl title, his longer-term role with the team is not clear. Hopkins will be a free agent at the end of the NFL year, with no indication whether the Chiefs will try to bring him back on a new contract.

The Kansas City Chiefs officially start their season on Saturday afternoon. Of course it actually started over four months ago when they opened up against the Baltimore Ravens all the way back in

DeAndre Hopkins has been in the spotlight for the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of their divisional-round clash against the Houston Texans.

The Kansas City Chiefs had big hopes for their offense this season. However, injuries to Hollywood Brown and Rashee Rice put a damper on those plans and limited the unit’s explosiveness. While the Chiefs were able to stave off defeat for nearly the entire season,

The Kansas City Chiefs have been without wide receiver Mecole Hardman since Week 13, but the Super Bowl LVIII hero returned to practice this week ahead of the team’s divisional-round playoff matchup against the Houston Texans. Will Hardman be able to return to action against the Texans on Saturday?

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