Sun Jan 26 23:40:00 UTC 2025: **Kansas City Chiefs Wide Receivers: Brown or Hopkins for Fantasy Football?**

Kansas City, MO – With the AFC Championship game looming, fantasy football players are closely examining the Kansas City Chiefs’ receiving corps. While the team boasts a talented group including newcomer DeAndre Hopkins and returning player Marquise Brown, the question remains: which player offers greater value in daily fantasy sports (DFS)?

Analyst Griffin Wong of the DraftKings Network leans towards Brown, despite Hopkins’ Hall of Fame potential. Wong points to Hopkins’ diminished production this season (610 receiving yards), a far cry from his previous successes. Conversely, while Brown’s season was hampered by a preseason shoulder injury, his limited playing time showcased a promising 19% target share, second only to tight end Travis Kelce. Furthermore, Wong notes that Brown’s playing time has increased at the expense of Hopkins’, suggesting a clear pecking order in the Chiefs offense.

While both players were largely absent from the Divisional Round win, Wong believes Brown’s potential matchups against less-than-stellar Buffalo Bills cornerbacks offer a better chance of fantasy points. The Bills’ secondary is vulnerable beyond top cornerback Christian Benford (currently questionable), presenting opportunities for slot receiver Brown to exploit weaknesses.

Ultimately, Wong acknowledges the inherent risk in either choice, given the Chiefs’ preference for tight end Travis Kelce. However, for DFS purposes, Brown’s potential and increased playing time give him a slight edge over Hopkins in the upcoming AFC Championship game. Wong cautions that this is his personal opinion and not necessarily reflective of DraftKings’ views.

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