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.

Breaking down Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown's injury from earlier this year and how he has been integrated into the team since returning.

Kansas City Chiefs wideout DeAndre Hopkins is looking forward to the opportunity to play meaningful football against his former team

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) arrives for the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Houston Texans during the AFC Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Dominick Williams [email protected]

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.

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.

Houston Texans Jr. defensive end Will Anderson Jr. sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for an eight-yard loss on third down.

Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), right guard Shaq Mason (knee), offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (ankle) and wide receiver Robert Woods (hip) also were active. Woods did not practice all week and had been listed as questionable.

In response to the penalty, Texans special teams coordinator Frank Ross was seen on the sideline yelling at Boyd. As the 28-year-old defender approached his coach, he shoved Ross hard in the chest with two hands.

Following their bye week, the Chiefs held regular practices to prepare for their matchup against the Texans. On the weekend, Texans Wire reporter Cole Thompson released the final injury report for both teams, showing that Kansas City’s roster is largely healthy—aside from wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who is listed as "doubtful."