49ers CB Charvarius Ward makes negative opinion on Cardinals star WR DeAndre Hopkins clear
Charvarius Ward's San Francisco 49ers crushed DeAndre Hopkins' Arizona Cardinals 38-10 in Week 11's "Monday Night Football," despite nine catches and 91 receiving yards from "Nuk." Ward isn't impressed with Hopkins' stardom, however.
The disparaging nickname refers to the wide receiver's six-game suspension that he served to start the 2022 season, which was issued for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. During a recent interview with Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic, Hopkins admitted that he was concerned that his suspension will impact his legacy and perhaps hurt his chances at making the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
While the 30-year-old could still be in his prime years, he's already seemingly put himself on track to be enshrined into Canton one day. Hopkins is second among active wideouts in receptions (834) and third in both yards (11,068) and touchdowns (70).
He's also 30th on the all-time receptions list, 37th in yards and 48th in career touchdowns. The five-time Pro Bowler and three-time First Team All-Pro has posted 45 catches for 487 yards and two scores on 58 targets through five games this year.
The 49ers and Cardinals will meet up again in Week 18 at 1 p.m. on Jan. 8 when San Francisco hosts Arizona in the regular season finale.
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