Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins, for a change, remains unhappy about multiple controversial calls by referees after Super Bowl loss

In an interesting twist post Super Bowl, Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins has spoken against some controversial calls, urging the reporters to report.

Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins, for a change, remains unhappy about multiple controversial calls by referees after Super Bowl loss

Chiefs' DeAndre Hopkins (Via The State)

Kansas City Chiefs fell short to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX and many would say, all the referees-based jokes about the Chiefs can finally come to an end. But the officiating keeps making headlines, and for a change, this time the Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins has spoken against some controversial calls. 

Unlike his teammate Travis Kelce, who admitted the poor play by his team, Hopkins rather decided to blame the officiating for costing his team a chance to make unprecedented history. Throughout the season when the NFL officials were accused of favoring Kansas City, Hopkins attempted to turn around the narrative and urged the reporters to “report” the several “touchy calls.”

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“It’s my first year being with the Chiefs and I saw a lot of things in the media about the refs but obviously, what are y’all gonna say now about the refs and us?” said Hopkins post-game. “There was a lot of touchy calls. Are y’all gonna report that? Are y’all gonna talk about the refs now?”

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Although the Eagles had more penalties compared to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, the officiating seemed tough towards the latter, penalizing more yards up to 75 in the seven penalty calls. The 32-year-old wide receiver, who made his Super Bowl debut on Sunday, had two catches for merely 18 yards and a touchdown. 

DeAndre Hopkins’ future uncertain in Kansas City after quiet Super Bowl performance

Despite recording the touchdown against Philly, Hopkins failed to make an impact in his first Super Bowl game, which now gives rise to questions about his future in Kansas City. Since he was traded to the Chiefs midseason, he is eligible to enter the free agency unrestricted in the 2025 offseason. 

Unfortunately for him, he spent most of his NFL career playing behind below-average quarterbacks which certainly compromised his ability to make much impact after getting on the field. Things certainly changed for him once he landed in Kansas City under elite quarterback Patrick Mahomes, he failed to make an impact when it was especially needed.

DeAndre Hopkins, Super Bowl LIX
DeAndre Hopkins, Super Bowl LIX (Via NBC News)

With Hopkins turning 33 before the 2025 season, his future with the Chiefs is uncertain. It depends on whether the franchise sees enough potential to re-sign him. Should the Chiefs not offer a new contract and his market value diminishes, there’s a fair chance the wideout may consider retirement.