In anticipation of DeAndre Hopkins' debut with the Kansas City Chiefs against the Las Vegas Raiders, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler suggests that Hopkins will have a limited role with a 'small menu of plays.' While he is expected to play more snaps than recent in-season acquisitions Kadarius Toney and Mecole Hardman, Fowler advises against starting Hopkins in fantasy leagues for Week 8 due to his likely limited involvement.
- DeAndre Hopkins is expected to have a limited role in his first game with the Chiefs.
- Recent trades for WRs Toney and Hardman saw them play only 9 and 11 snaps respectively in their debuts.
- Hopkins is a more talented WR than Toney and Hardman, but fantasy managers should keep him on the bench for Week 8.
DeAndre Hopkins | WR
Pickup
Week 8
- Expected to have a small menu of plays in his debut.
- Likely to play more snaps than Toney and Hardman but still not enough for reliable fantasy start.
Kadarius Toney | WR
Week 8
- Played 9 snaps in his first game with the Chiefs after being traded.
- Serves as a reference point for Hopkins' expected snap count.
Mecole Hardman | WR
Week 8
- Played 11 snaps in his first game with the Chiefs after being traded.
- Also serves as a reference for Hopkins' expected limited role.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Acquisition of DeAndre Hopkins adds talent but may not translate to immediate fantasy impact.
