On Monday Night Football DeAndre Hopkins temporarily had his nicknamed changed from “Duke” to the “Human Suplex Machine” after tackling Marcus Williams of the Saints after an interception late in the third quarter.
Hopkins chased down Williams hoisted him up and slammed him down in a german suplex like maneuverer. Hopkins was then flagged for unnecessary roughness, and his post-game comments showed his displeasure with the flag.
… the ref said ‘You can’t tackle like that.’ So I guess I’ll play touch [football] next time. Tag.”
With how quick the referees have shown to throw a flag, Hopkins might think twice before channeling his inner Kurt Angle again on a tackle.
Flip the page to see Hopkins post-game comments and suplex.