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DeAndre Hopkins: "I feel a lot better"

Dec 27, 2018 at 03:37 PM

Deepi Sidhu

Texans Insider and Lead Writer

DeAndre Hopkins appears to be trending upwards, heading into the Texans regular season finale on Sunday. The All-Pro receiver has been limited in practice with an ankle injury suffered on the final scoring drive in Week 15 against the New York Jets.

"I feel a lot better," Hopkins said Thursday. "Training room staff – those guys did a great job last week of helping me get to the game and right now, just trying to get it full."

Hopkins, a gametime decision at Philadelphia, finished with a team-high nine receptions for 104 yards receiving in the 32-30 loss to the Eagles. Having missed just one game in his six-year career (Week 17, 2017), he hopes to help his team secure an AFC South title with a win against the Jaguars this week.

"I expect a tough game," Hopkins said. "Those guys always give us a tough game. I don't think I would like it any other way."

The Texans have clinched a playoff spot, but can still win an AFC South division title with a win on Sunday. Houston will host the Jacksonville Jaguars in Sunday's regular season finale. Kickoff is set for 12 noon on CBS and SportsRadio 610.

An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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An image from the Dec. 23, 2018 regular season away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans lost 30-32.

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