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Ravens Signal Bigger Role for DeAndre Hopkins After Efficient Start

Baltimore plans to expand the 33-year-old receiver's workload following two efficient weeks.

Overview

  • Offensive coordinator Todd Monken said Hopkins' snap count will rise as the season progresses after he played 35% of snaps in Week 1 and 18% in Week 2.
  • Hopkins has maximized limited targets with 4 receptions on 4 looks for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns, including contested grabs in Buffalo and Cleveland.
  • Coach John Harbaugh and quarterback Lamar Jackson praised Hopkins' ability to win when covered, a trait analysts like Troy Aikman say the offense needed.
  • Derrick Henry embraced outside doubts, saying he hopes opponents keep calling Hopkins 'washed' as the veteran thrives on a one-year, $5 million deal.
  • The Ravens host the Lions on Monday night, with observers watching whether Baltimore begins ramping up Hopkins' usage as indicated by team comments.