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DeAndre Hopkins Scores 80th Career TD in Chiefs Debut, Performs 'Remember the Titans' Dance

Nov 5, 2024, 02:09 AM

DeAndre Hopkins made a significant impact in his debut with the Kansas City Chiefs, scoring his 80th career receiving touchdown in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hopkins, who was recently traded from the Tennessee Titans for a fifth-round draft pick, with the Titans reportedly paying 30% of his salary, caught six passes for 66 yards and a touchdown in the first half. His performance included a spectacular 35-yard reception from quarterback Patrick Mahomes on a third-and-8 play, which had a 12.3% completion probability according to NextGen Stats—the most improbable completion by Mahomes since Week 16 of 2018. The touchdown marked Mahomes as the 14th different quarterback to throw Hopkins a touchdown pass. After his touchdown, Hopkins performed the 'Remember the Titans' dance, a nod to his former team. Patrick Mahomes had a strong performance, completing 14 of 15 passes for 126 yards. The Chiefs led the Buccaneers 10-7 towards the end of the first half.