DeAndre Hopkins suffered and played through a painful shoulder injury during the Houston Texans’ playoff loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Hopkins came into the game as the top target for Deshaun Watson and the Texans. However, he was limited during the second half on Saturday. After the game, Hopkins told reporters he sustained a grade 3 AC joint sprain during the first half — which explains why he entered the locker room early before halftime.
DeAndre Hopkins told me he suffered a grade 3 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder in the first half. played through a lot of pain in the second half. Wouldn’t come out. Needed help getting his shirt on. Couldn’t shake anyone’s hand with his right hand.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 6, 2019
Hopkins also indicated he should not need surgery during the offseason.
DeAndre Hopkins said he won't need surgery
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) January 6, 2019
Hopkins finished the game with five catches for 37 yards. During the regular season, he led the AFC in receptions (115) and receiving yards (1,572).
