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  • Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins complains about ‘touchy calls’ after Super Bowl LIX loss

    Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins complains about ‘touchy calls’ after Super Bowl LIX loss

    Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins had a few words about how Super Bowl LIX was called after the team’s 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.

    Two penalties early in the game drew attention from social media. First, it was the offensive pass interference call on Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, then it was an unnecessary roughness call on Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie on Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert.

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    Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, #8, catches a touchdown pass against Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell, #27, in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

    “It’s my first year being with the Chiefs and I saw a lot of things in the media about the refs, but what are you all going to say now about the refs and us?” Hopkins told reporters. “There was a lot of touchy calls. Are you going to report that? Are you going to talk about the refs now?”

    Hopkins had two catches on five targets for 18 yards and a touchdown. He did have a massive drop in the game as he appeared to slip and fall as he was running his route. He then dropped a pass that could have gone for a ton of yards and possibly build momentum.

    DeAndre Hopkins and Travis Kelce

    Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, #8, and tight end Travis Kelce, #87, sit on the bench during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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    It was that kind of night for the Chiefs. The team had 275 total yards on 49 plays. The team picked up some extra yards in the second half after the Eagles went up 40-6.

    Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes was 21-of-32 with 257 yards, three touchdown passes, two interceptions and a fumble.

    Avonte Maddox makes a play

    Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Avonte Maddox, #29, blocks a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, #8, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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    It will be back to the drawing board for the Chiefs in the offseason.

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    Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

  • Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins arrives at Super Bowl LIX wearing late father’s coat

    Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins arrives at Super Bowl LIX wearing late father’s coat

    A few months ago, the Tennessee Titans sent DeAndre Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a conditional draft pick. Hopkins experienced his fair share of ups and downs in less than two full seasons in Tennesee. 

    But this Sunday, Hopkins will play in the Super Bowl for the first time in his career. Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles players and coaches began arriving at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday afternoon as the highly anticipated kickoff drew near. 

    Hopkins arrival featured arguably the best pregame outfit. The star wide receiver walked toward the Kansas City locker room wearing a fur coat, which was once owned by his late father.

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    DeAndre Hopkins of the Kansas City Chiefs arrives prior to Super Bowl LIX. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

    Hopkins’ dad died in a car accident in 1992, according to ESPN. The future NFL star was just 5 months old at the time. The coat was passed on to Hopkins after his father’s death.

    ESPN also noted that Hopkins made a vow to himself that he would wear the treasure coat on the same day of his wedding ceremony or the day of the Super Bowl, whichever event happened first.

    DeAndre Hopkins celebrates touchdown

    Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates after scoring against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Denny Medley-Imagn Images)

    Hopkins is not currently married, but the Chiefs are playing in a third consecutive Super Bowl, which gave the star receiver a reason to pull the coat from the closet.

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    Sunday’s big game also marks the ninth time Hopkins will compete in a postseason game. He has recorded 38 catches for 457 receiving yards over those eight previous games. Hopkins is also credited with one receiving touchdown.

    Hopkins has not been featured much in this year’s playoffs so far. The five-time Pro Bowler has one catch for 11 yards heading into Super Bowl LIX. He finished the regular season with 437 yards and hauled in four touchdowns over his 10 games with the Chiefs.

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    The Chiefs and Eagles meet in the Super Bowl at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX.

    FOX’s Super Bowl coverage kicked off at 1 p.m. ET. Coverage can also be streamed live on Tubi for the first time.

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    Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

  • Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins sends inspirational message before 1st Super Bowl appearance

    Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins sends inspirational message before 1st Super Bowl appearance

    Kansas City Chiefs star DeAndre Hopkins had an inspirational message for young fans who have followed his career since the very beginning.

    Hopkins is getting ready to play in his first Super Bowl when the Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The Chiefs acquired Hopkins in a trade with the Tennessee Titans before the deadline. He appeared in 10 games and had 41 catches for 437 yards and four touchdowns.

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    Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins runs against Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Dec. 21, 2024. (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)

    He wrote an empathetic post to those children who are struggling like he was.

    “To all the kids out there living in small towns, in small houses, with single parents,” he wrote on X. “To the kids who see violence, who see loss, who don’t get the resources they deserve, but who still have big dreams. 

    “Know that I was a kid in your exact shoes and this week I’m playing in the Super Bowl. Don’t give up, work hard, keep believing. Where you start doesn’t determine where you end up.”

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    Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins runs with the ball past Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam during the AFC Championship game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

    Hopkins emerged as one of the top receivers in the league in the prime of his career with the Texans. From 2017 through 2020, he was a Pro Bowler even. He played seven years with Houston, three with the Arizona Cardinals and a season and a half with the Titans.

    The Chiefs added Hopkins as they dealt with a slew of injuries to the offense. He may not have been the Pro Bowl receiver, but he did enough to help the Chiefs to a 15-2 record in the regular season.

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    He will likely be called upon to make one or two big plays against the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

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    Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.