Is DeAndre Hopkins playing tonight? Chiefs WR's status revealed for AFC championship game vs. Bills

DeAndre Hopkins has been a topic of discussion for the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of their blockbuster AFC championship game against the Buffalo Bills. The wideout has been another offensive addition to the Kansas City team this season, and fans want to know if Hopkins will play in Sunday's conference title game.

Is DeAndre Hopkins playing tonight vs. Bills?

NFL: Kansas City Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins - Source: Imagn

Barring any late injury or setback, DeAndre Hopkins will play against the Bills on Sunday. The receiver is active on the Chiefs roster and is projected to suit up for the crunch AFC title game.

Hopkins also remained away from Kansas City's injury report during the week. He was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Hence, Hopkins should be part of the Chiefs' offense on Sunday night.

Hopkins began the 2024 season with the Tennessee Titans but was traded to Kansas City on Oct. 24. He has chipped in with some key performances for the Chiefs, and the franchise will hope that the five-time Pro Bowl wideout can help the team navigate through the final stretch of the postseason.

How has Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins performed this season?

Hopkins finished the regular season with 610 yards and five touchdowns on 56 receptions. He played six games for the Titans, posting 173 yards and a touchdown on 15 receptions. After his trade to the Chiefs, he played 10 games for Kansas City, helping it clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC for the playoffs.

Due to their top seed, the Chiefs got an automatic qualification into the divisional round without having to play in the wild-card round. In the Chiefs' divisional round win against the Houston Texans, Hopkins was targeted just once, but it amounted to nothing.

Kansas City will want Hopkins to link up well with superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes when the Chiefs host the Bills in the conference championship game on Sunday.

Here are the TV schedule and live stream details for this year's AFC championship game, where you can watch Hopkins in action.

• Date: Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025
• Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
• TV channels: CBS, WIVB Ch. 4 (for locals in Buffalo) and KCTV5 (for locals in Kansas City)
• Live stream: Paramount+ or NFL+
• Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri