ESPN’s Dianna Russini reports that Hopkins will keep playing, and join forces with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry in the Charm City. Hopkins was once among the very best wideouts in football, but he’s slowed down considerably, and averaged just 1.71 yards per route in 2024. He’ll simply be a depth piece for the Ravens, and it’s hard to imagine fantasy intrigue in 2025.

Hopkins’ seven-yard garbage time score was just his second since Thanksgiving. Acquired from the Titans near the trade deadline, 32-year-old Hopkins had by far his least productive healthy campaign. The Chiefs took notice, phasing him out of the offense down the stretch. Hopkins caught all of three passes for 29 yards during the Chiefs’ three-game playoff run. His 1.71 yards per route run was by far his worst mark since 2016, when Brock Osweiler was the Texans’ primary quarterback. It placed 48th in PFF’s database. In steady decline for several years now, Hopkins is headed to free agency. We doubt he will be back in Kansas City considering the way he lost work down the stretch. Hopkins’ prodigious fantasy career is on its last legs.

Stunningly, this was the first time in Hopkins’ pro career he was held without a catch. It may be stunning, but it’s not surprising after Hopkins’ usage dwindled down the stretch of the regular season. The 32-year-old’s legs seem to be gone. Nuk’s experience and sure hands could still prove an important factor in the AFC Championship Game, but statistical expectations need to be minimized.