NEW Kansas City Chiefs star DeAndre Hopkins was in tears while sending a message to Patrick Mahomes.
The wide receiver had his first standout game since being traded from the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football.
He managed eight catches for 86 yards, but mostly importantly scored two touchdowns.
That helped the Chiefs to a tough 30-24 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime at the Arrowhead Stadium.
And it continued the Super Bowl winners unbeaten start to the season, taking their record to 8-0.
Hopkins is regarded as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL.
But he has always struggled to show his full capabilities while playing in a struggling Titans team.
Now he is with the superstar-filled Chiefs, led by MVP quarterback Mahomes.
And Hopkins got emotional about being teamed up with the 29-year-old.
Fans claimed to have spotted a tear in the eye of the 32-year-old during his post game interview with ESPN.
“Honestly, words can’t describe it,” said Hopkins after being asked about Mahomes.
“Been patient, this is a dream come true to get my first win in a stadium like this, on a team like this.
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“Just got to keep building momentum.
“I manifested this, I’ve seen this already.
“Me and my mom new this day would come.
“I’m just being present and in the moment.”
Diamonds are forever
Kansas City’s newest Super Bowl rings feature 529 diamonds, 38 rubies and a nod to their game-winning play.
The Chiefs flashed their latest piece of jewelry at a special ceremony on Thursday, June 13.
The new bling features the years of Kansas City’s Super Bowl wins – 1969, 2019, 2022 and 2023.
It also has a handwritten drawing of Andy Reid’s ‘Tom and Jerry’ play which won Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kansas City beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime in February.
And the rings feature 22 diamonds to represent the points Kansas City scored in the second half and overtime.
Nineteen diamonds also represent their 11 straight winning seasons and eight AFC West titles in a row.
While there is also commemorative patch for the late Norma Hunt, the matriarch of the family which owns the Chiefs who died last summer.
Hopkins was also asked about how he was able to have such a huge game on just his second start.
He only had two catches for 29 yards on his debut against the Las Vegas Raiders last week.
“The way these coaches help me prepare, day in and day out,” he added.
“I come in early and I leave late.
“The coaches, it’s not just me, it’s everybody.
“Just preparing me to come out here and be successful.
Fans reacted with delight at Hopkins’ interview, and claimed he was in tears throughout it.
One said: “He was literally in tears talking about what it’s like playing with Patrick Mahomes.
“You don’t see this, pretty crazy.”
