Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Houston Texans, where he earned four All-Pro nods while leading the team in receiving in six of those seven years.

In his 12th NFL season, Hopkins is hoping to capture his first Super Bowl ring with the best team he's yet to play for.

For the first time since the 2019 season, DeAndre Hopkins will take the field for an NFL playoff game on Saturday – and it just so happens that he will face off against his former squad. The

Kansas City Chiefs fan Mark Walker celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins quarter during the Chiefs’ game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Emily Curiel [email protected]

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.

Which Kansas City players caught our attention as the team defeated Houston in the postseason’s Divisional round?

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired DeAndre Hopkins, who, along with Marquise Brown, mentored Xavier Worthy, improving his performance ahead of the playoffs.

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.

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DeAndre Hopkins had been around the league a while ... The Chiefs begin their 2024 playoffs on Saturday against the Texans at Arrowhead Stadium (4:30 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC/ESPN+).

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 the three-time All-Pro could help to stabilize a position group that had struggled for years.

While the win was a full team effort, including special teams, a few players deserved a special game ball for their valiant efforts.