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.

Patrick Mahomes could walk onto the field Saturday carrying a chip on his shoulder bigger than the size of any of the three Super Bowl rings that he slips on his fingers.

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.

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

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs against Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

As the Chiefs' first playoff game approaches, DeAndre Hopkins should be extra motivated to add a Super Bowl win to his list of accomplishments.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — 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 ...