Raiders coach Antonio Pierce was asked about Hopkins entering the league and what he expects from the upcoming matchup in Week 8.

“You have to look at it from two perspectives, right?” pierce in question. “They’re going to make some plays for him, get in there and learn the playbook. But honestly, no disrespect to Hop (DeAndre Hopkins), that offense is still running on 87 (TE Travis Kelce) and Worthy (WR Xavier). So I’m sure Andy (HC Andy Reid) finds that role, that six or so games, just like he did in years past when he traded for certain players, you’re talking about a proven vet who has worked in multiple systems for this gentleman, it won’t take long for him to learn that. But let him know, I’m not sure what we’re going to get from him, but we know who his main focus is.”

Pierce has never coached against Hopkins as a head coach, but he is well aware of how Chiefs head coach Andy Reid will use the team’s newest member. Don’t expect too many targets from Hopkins, but he’ll get those touches and stopping him will be the Raiders’ secondary task.

There’s also a chance Hopkins will be limited against the Raiders due to lower leg soreness, which is currently listed as questionable. He did not play the final few series, including the Titans’ Week 7 game against the Buffalo Bills.

The Raiders’ pass defense ranks eighth in the NFL in passing yards allowed (180.1), but the addition of Hopkins, if healthy, will make it more formidable against the top two teams in the AFC and traditionally high-powered passing offense. .

Raiders expect third-year cornerback jack jones If he can get the majority of the snaps opposite Hopkins and limit the veteran at wideout, the Raiders will have a better chance to pull off the upset by silencing the passing game.

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