Of the impressive aspects of DeAndre Hopkins' 2017 season, and there are many, his ability to move the chains is elite.
The Texans receiver is second in the NFL with 52 receptions that have gone for first downs. With 69 total catches on the season, that means 75.4 percent of his catches have given the Texans offense a first down.
Look at what happened on Monday Night Football: he was thrown at 13 times. Three passes were incomplete. He caught two that didn't result in a Texans' first down. Eight passes, whether he caught them or drew one of five penalties from the Ravens, gave the Texans a fresh set of downs.