Is DeAndre Hopkins playing tonight? Chiefs WR's status explored for Week 9 MNF Buccaneers clash

DeAndre Hopkins made his debut for the Kansas City Chiefs in their Week 8 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. The perennial Pro Bowler is a new addition from the Tennessee Titans, and he'll be hoping to get his first Super Bowl ring at the end of the 2024 season.

Ahead of the Chiefs' Week 11 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, let's take a look at Hopkins' availability.

Is DeAndre Hopkins playing tonight?

DeAndre Hopkins is set to play in tonight's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The five-time Pro Bowler did not appear on an injury report in the lead-up to the game, so he should be making his second appearance for the back-to-back reigning Super Bowl champions.

Hopkins put up a stat line of two receptions and 29 receiving yards in his debut game for Andy Reid's side. He'll be looking for more targets versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as he looks to get acquainted with the Patrick Mahomes-led offense.

While DeAndre Hopkins is set to play in tonight's game, the same cannot be said for a couple of his new teammates. As per the final injury report in the lead-up to tonight's game, safety Nazeeh Johnson (concussion), wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring), defensive end Michael Danna (pectoral), and tight end Jared Wiley (knee) have been ruled out for the Bucs' game.

How to watch Chiefs vs Buccaneers?

The Kansas City Chiefs will defend their unbeaten start to the NFL season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-4) at the Arrowhead Stadium.

Here's how to watch the game:

• Date: Monday, November 4, 2024
• Live stream: FuboTV and DAZN
• Time: 8:15 pm ET
• TV: ABC and ESPN
• Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

The Kansas City Chiefs will fancy their chances against an injury-hit Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. The Bucs are without their star wide receiver duo (Mike Evans and Chris Godwin), so Baker Mayfield will be throwing passes to Ryan Miller and Trey Palmer.

The Chiefs come into the game with a perfect record in 2024 and will be looking to make it eight wins from eight as they chase a record-setting three consecutive Super Bowl titles.