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DeAndre Hopkins on personal foul for body-slam tackle: 'I guess I'll play touch next time, tag'

When New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams intercepted Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins made an interception of his own.

Hopkins body-slammed Williams, lifting him into the air before depositing him on the ground. The tackle infuriated the Saints on Monday night and Hopkins was flagged for a personal foul for unnecessary roughness.

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"I didn't know I can't tackle like that," said Hopkins, who caught two touchdowns. "The ref said you can't tackle like that. I guess I'll play touch next time, tag.