Patrick Mahomes loses key weapon DeAndre Hopkins joins AFC rival

Patrick Mahomes has just lost a key piece of his offense. DeAndre Hopkins, one of the most talented receivers of the last decade, has decided to take a new path and sign with the Baltimore Ravens, where he will form an explosive duo with Lamar Jackson.

After a brief stint with the Chiefs last season as a crucial target for Mahomes following his trade from Tennessee, the veteran receiver now aims to elevate Baltimore’s push for AFC supremacy.

Hopkins and Lamar, a new fearsome duo

Hopkins, 32, made it clear that the Ravens were always his first choice. “When we knew I wasn’t going back to Kansas City to play alongside Patrick Mahomes, we made a list. Baltimore was at the top,” the receiver admitted.

The Ravens aren’t just adding a playoff-experienced veteran; they’re stacking another weapon onto an already formidable offense.

With Jackson leading the charge, Derrick Henry dominating the ground game, and a strong receiving corps featuring Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, Baltimore strengthens its aerial attack with a receiver who, while past his prime, can still make a difference in crucial moments.

Can Hopkins return to his best form?

Hopkins doesn’t need to be the All-Pro he once was, but the Ravens are counting on him to bring reliability and experience when it matters most. His chemistry with Derrick Henry, his former teammate in Tennessee, could also play a key role in his adaptation.

Baltimore has gambled on veteran receivers in recent years, with mixed results. The big question now is: Will Hopkins be the missing piece the Ravens need to dethrone Kansas City and Patrick Mahomes in the AFC?

What’s certain is that Mahomes has lost a valuable target, and now he must find new weapons to maintain his dominance in the league.