On a night when DeAndre Hopkins didn't even suit up for the Houston Texans, the All-Pro wideout remained the topic of discussion and then some Thursday.
The NFL season opened up with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs routing the Texans 34-20. Houston's passing offense was noticeably lacking firepower and finished with 242 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
It was clear the team was missing a much-needed piece. The feeling wasn't mutual.
Hopkins began trending on social media shortly following the game with just a one-word tweet: "Grateful.