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Finds end zone in Sunday's loss Kirk caught two of six targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 28-16 loss to the Patriots in the divisional round Sunday.

Impact The veteran wideout couldn't repeat his massive performance from a wild-card win over the Steelers, but Kirk did hit paydirt for a second straight playoff game, hauling in a 10-yard toss from C.J. Stroud in the second quarter. Those two playoff TDs are more than he managed in the entire regular season, when he posted a disappointing 28-239-1 line on 52 targets over 13 games. Kirk will be a free agent in the offseason, and he'll likely be playing for his third team in three seasons in 2026.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

How Bad Was C.J. Stroud in First Half of Texans-Patriots Divisional Round Game?

C.J. Stroud threw four interceptions in the first half of the Texans' divisional round matchup against the Patriots.

JANUARY 19 • FOX SPORTS

How Bad Was C.J. Stroud in First Half of Texans-Patriots Divisional Round Game?

Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game

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JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

More volume on tap Kirk is poised for a bigger role in the Texans' passing game Sunday at New England after No. 1 WR Nico Collins (concussion) was ruled out for the divisional-round contest.

Impact Kirk was well on his way to a notable performance when Collins exited Monday's wild-card win in Pittsburgh due to a concussion in the third quarter. Having said that, Kirk was QB C.J. Stroud's favorite target for much of the game, with the wide receiver finishing with eight catches (on nine targets) for 144 yards and one touchdown on a 56 percent snap share. The playing time more or less was in line with his range from the regular season, but Kirk now will be vying with only Jayden Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel and potentially Braxton Berrios for the attention of Stroud this weekend.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Collins injury update puts pressure on Christian Kirk for repeat performance Over the two and a half days that have passed since Houston Texans leading receiver Nico Collins exited Monday's Wild Card Round win over th...

JANUARY 15 • TOROTIMES.COM

Sam Darnold, Jake Tonges, Christian Kirk Among Divisional Round DFS Sleeper Targets These are our favorite low-cost DFS sleepers on DraftKings for the Divisional Round, including Sam Darnold, Jake Tonges, and Christian Kirk.

JANUARY 15 • SI.COM

Texans secure first road playoff win with suffocating defensive performance

The Houston Texans finally won a road playoff game after dropping their first six with a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

After career-best performance, Christian Kirk talks stepping up with Nico Collins out When you lose one of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL, you need to bring out the shovels, brushes, buckets and sieves to dig deep...

JANUARY 13 • TOROTIMES.COM

Goes off for 8-144-1 against PIT Kirk corralled eight of nine targets for 144 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 30-6 wild-card game win over the Steelers.

Impact Kirk led Houston in receiving by a country mile after WR Nico Collins exited Monday's playoff win in the second half with an apparent concussion. The 28-year-old Kirk was already on his way to a big night before his star teammate got injured when he cashed in QB C.J. Stroud's only touchdown pass in the second quarter of what was then a tight contest. Kirk only registered a 28-239-1 receiving line in 13 regular-season appearances with the Texans in 2025, so his outburst of production in the first round of the playoffs came out of left field. If Collins is unable to clear the league's concussion protocol by Sunday, then a red-hot Kirk would serve as Houston's top receiving threat in the divisional round against the Patriots.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Texans stifle Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers 30-6 for franchise's 1st road playoff win

The Houston Texans have secured their first road playoff win in franchise history, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

How Christian Kirk went from Jaguars afterthought to Texans playoff hero | Sporting News Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk didn't do much during the regular season but he stepped up big time for the Texans in the wild-c...

JANUARY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

One catch in win Kirk caught one of two targets for minus-3 yards in Sunday's 38-30 win over Indianapolis in Week 18.

Impact Kirk had the third-most snaps (39) among Houston's wideouts, finishing behind Jayden Higgins (55) and Xavier Hutchinson (54) -- Nico Collins was a healthy inactive. A kind view of that might be that a playoff-bound Houston protected a veteran they'll need in the postseason, but Kirk's marginalization began several weeks ago. He had the fourth-most share of snaps (44.7 percent) during the regular season and just 14 receptions (28 targets) over the final nine games. The Texans wide receiver room being with Collins and Higgins followed by Kirk and Hutchinson.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars' Parker Washington reveals what's fueling his breakout after Colts win When the Jacksonville Jaguars traded Christian Kirk to the Houston Texans early in the offseason, Parker Washington seemed like an obvious r...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Target leader in win Kirk caught two of five targets for one yard in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers in Week 17.

Impact Kirk led the Texans in targets, but it didn't translate to meaningful production, and his 29 snaps the fourth most among the team's wideouts. His profile in the offense was minimized weeks ago, as rookie Jayden Higgins moved ahead of Kirk, who has been dogged by injuries in 2025. Houston's shift to a ball control attack also played a role in minimizing Kirk's output. He has just 44 receiving yards over the last five games.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DeMeco Ryans makes franchise history with Texans' third 10-win season

Houston’s DeMeco Ryans became the first coach in franchise history to win at least 10 games in three consecutive seasons with the Texans' 23-21 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Su...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Re-emerges with 37 yards Sunday Kirk (illness) had three receptions on five targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 23-21 win over Las Vegas.

Impact Kirk overcame an illness during the practice week in order to suit up for Sunday's narrow victory over the lowly Raiders. The veteran wideout had seen his role reduced to dust in recent weeks, so it was an encouraging sign to see the slot extraordinaire reintegrated into the offense after recording just one catch over his last three appearances. Fantasy managers will still find it hard to trust Kirk in Week 17 given his recent struggles and low upside as part of Houston's ball-control offense.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play vs. Las Vegas Kirk (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Kirk was battling through an illness over the weekend, but the veteran wide receiver has progressed enough in his recovery to play in Sunday's home tilt. He has failed to record a target in two of his last three games and has accumulated 22 catches (on 40 targets) for 204 yards and one touchdown through 10 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be able to play through illness Kirk (illness), who is officially questionable to face Las Vegas on Sunday, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Kirk came down with an illness Friday and had to miss practice. He was given a tag of questionable ahead of Sunday's Week 16 contest, but it sounds like he's improved enough to be able to suit up. With that said, it's unclear how big of a role Kirk will have in Houston's game plan, as the veteran wideout logged a season-low 24 percent offensive snap share against the Cardinals last Sunday.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather, iffy for Week 16 Kirk (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Kirk popped up on Friday's injury report as a DNP due to an illness. The team will monitor his recovery over the weekend to determine whether he can play, but his official status may not be known until the Texans announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Kirk played just 16 snaps on offense in Week 15 against the Texans while not recording a target, so his absence would lead to a small number of snaps being available for absorption for Xavier Hutchinson, Braxton Berrios (who has been a healthy scratch since Week 11) and rookie wideouts Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans dominate Cardinals with explosive start, extend winning streak to 6 games

The Houston Texans got off to a fast start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals and never looked back as they extended their winning streak to six games with a 40-20 victory

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Slide continues in win Kirk was not targeted and played 16 snaps in Sunday's 40-20 win over the Cardinals in Week 15.

Impact The snap count was a season low for Kirk, who went untargeted for the second time in three games. He now has one or zero catches in five of his last six contests. Rookie Jayden Higgins has emerged as the No. 2 wideout behind Nico Collins.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs one catch in win Kirk caught one of three targets for six yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chiefs in Week 14.

Impact Kirk was limited to six or fewer yards for the fourth time in the last five games. Brought in to be a No. 2 wideout, the eight-year veteran has fallen behind rookie Jayden Higgins in terms of playing time and targets.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Kirk Fantasy Week 14: Projections vs. Chiefs, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation Wideout Christian Kirk has a matchup against the 13th-ranked pass defense in the league (205.8 yards allowed per game) in Week 14, when his...

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Texans hit the road as they try to cut into Colts' division lead and get back in playoff mix

The Houston Texans have won three straight thanks largely to a suffocating defense that increasingly has been cranking up the pressure on quarterbacks

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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