DeAndre Hopkins may have a bitter feeling toward Texans' Nico Collins now and not because of the win over the Chargers
There have been some really good receivers in the history of the Houston Texans' franchise, despite not being that old of a team, with maybe the least amount of history as any team in the league. Of course, we all know and love the first-ever Texan in the Hall of Fame, Andre Johnson, who is […]
There have been some really good receivers in the history of the Houston Texans' franchise, despite not being that old of a team, with maybe the least amount of history as any team in the league.
Of course, we all know and love the first-ever Texan in the Hall of Fame, Andre Johnson, who is one of the greatest wide receivers to ever play in the NFL. And then there is DeAndre Hopkins, a former Texan, Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, and now Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver. He was a big fan favorite during his time but moved on when the franchise started going downhill with Bill O'Brien.
Now, there is Nico Collins, who started as a guy that fans weren't really happy with in terms of his production early in his career. Now, he is a superstar, and maybe a top-three wide receiver in the league. He's been on a tear the last two years, and after getting an extension, he's proved that he deserved it.
In his third playoff game, second playoff win, against the Los Angeles Chargers, he was pretty much unstoppable, finishing with 122 yards and a touchdown. He also broke a franchise record on Saturday that, may make Hopkins a bit bitter. Here is what the Houston Texans PR team tweeted during the game:
Texans' Collins breaks franchise record
With that reception, WR Nico Collins (122) set the franchise record for most receiving yards in a playoff game, passing DeAndre Hopkins (118).
Hopkins isn't jealous of Collins breaking his record — he's in Kansas City with a very good shot at winning his first ring. But, seeing that may make him a bit bitter, or bittersweet, if you will. That's his record, and, this will always be a place he loves and adores.
But on the other hand, he may be happy that the Texans are finally good again, winning their second playoff game in two years, something a lot of franchises can't say.
