It has been a different kind of year for Hopkins, who will be a free agent this offseason. A longtime bell-cow receiver, he’s taken a back seat to leading Ravens pass catchers Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews. Hopkins’ 37 targets are about the same number of passes that have gone to Rashod Bateman (38) and Isaiah Likely (35).
With 22 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns, Hopkins will post career-lows in nearly every major receiving category this season. However, he’s made many clutch catches this season, and his 15 yards per reception is the highest of his career since his second season.
“You’ve got two receivers and you’ve got two tight ends that deserve the ball and that are good,” Hopkins said. “I never really allowed myself to get upset. I’m in Year 13, man. I know my role, and I know who I am and I know what I can do. When the ball comes my way, I come down with it more than likely.”
