DeAndre Hopkins, Bills and Lamar Jackson
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DeAndre Hopkins didn't see his first target from Lamar Jackson until late in the third quarter, but he hauled in a diving 29-yard TD catch
With the Ravens up 27-19 late in the third quarter, Lamar Jackson finally looked Hopkins’ way. He threw the 13th-year wide receiver a deep ball. Hopkins’ left arm was being pinned down by Bills cornerback and Baltimore native Christian Benford, so he stuck his right hand up, snagged the ball and fell to the turf for a 29-yard touchdown reception.
WR DeAndre Hopkins uses one hand to bring in a 29-yard touchdown catch on his first target as a Raven.
Hopkins has been known as the king of the contested catch during his fantastic NFL career. He’s on the downside of that career now at 33 years old, but he can still make impact plays for a Ravens offense that has so many other weapons that occupy attention.
Baltimore Ravens' DeAndre Hopkins and Derrick Henry star in the best plays from the first week of as the new NFL season.
The decision to start or sit a player can make or break a fantasy week. Despite his illustrious career, Hopkins' involvement with the Ravens remains uncertain. Last season, he was on the field for only 47.5% of the Kansas City Chiefs' snaps, marking a career low. With this in mind, it’s essential to approach his role in Baltimore with caution.