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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

Records TD in Week 12 win Kirk brought in five of six targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 23-19 win over the Bills on Thursday night.

Impact Kirk recorded a team-high catch total while finishing second in receiving yards and targets. The veteran also posted a team-high 33-yard reception, and he recorded his first touchdown of the season on a two-yard grab late in the first half. Kirk has battled injury and game-to-game volatility with regards to his production, but he should remain busy in a Week 13 road matchup against the Colts during which he should be catching passes from C.J. Stroud (concussion).

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another quiet outing Kirk secured one of four targets for six yards in Sunday's 16-13 win over Tennessee in Week 11.

Impact Since returning from a second hamstring injury this season, Kirk has caught just six of 15 targets for a quiet 35 yards over three games. He was expected to be the No. 2 behind Nico Collins, but rookie Jayden Higgins (seven targets, four catches, 55 yards) surpassed Kirk for a second straight week. Over six games, Kirk has 16 catches on 31 targets for 144 yards and zero touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans avoid another tough loss with an improbable comeback against Jaguars

Down by 19 entering the fourth quarter Sunday against Jacksonville, the Houston Texans looked to be headed for another tough loss

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet day in win Kirk caught one of three targets for three yards in Sunday's 36-29 win over Jacksonville in Week 10.

Impact Kirk had a subdued effort in the win and his 32 snaps were fewer than rookie Jayden Higgins, who had seven targets, five catches and a red-zone touchdown on 43 snaps. Houston's other rookie wideout, Jaylin Noel (four targets, four catches, 35 yards), also outproduced Kirk over 25 snaps. It's been an unremarkable first season with the Texans for Kirk, who missed four games with a pair of hamstring injuries. He's yet to find the end zone while failing to record more than 26 yards in four of the five games played.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacksonville blows 19-point fourth-quarter lead in loss to Texans

Leading by 19 points entering the fourth quarter Sunday against Houston, the Jacksonville Jaguars looked to be headed for their first season sweep of the Texans since 2017

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Backup QB Davis Mills and Texans overcome 19-point, fourth-quarter deficit to stun Jaguars 36-29

Backup Davis Mills threw two touchdown passes in the final quarter and scrambled 14 yards for the go-ahead score with 31 seconds left and the Houston Texans rallied from a 19-point...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Christian Kirk Fantasy Week 10: Projections vs. Jaguars, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation Wide receiver Christian Kirk has a matchup against the 27th-ranked pass defense in the league (249.3 yards conceded per game) in Week 10, wh...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Snags four passes in return Kirk caught four of eight targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Broncos.

Impact The veteran slot receiver saw his first action since Week 5 after recovering from a hamstring strain, and Kirk finished second on the Texans in targets while catching passes from both C.J. Stroud (concussion) and Davis Mills. The volume is encouraging, and Kirk has caught at least three receptions in all four games he's been healthy enough to play in this season. He'll still be a much less appealing fantasy option, even in PPR formats, if Stroud ends up sitting out a Week 10 contest against the Jaguars.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Week 9 Kirk (hamstring) logged full practice Friday and carries no injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Both Kirk and Nico Collins (concussion) were full participants Friday and enter Week 9 with no designation. Kirk missed the last two games and four overall this season due to a balky hamstring. That's limited him to 10 catches, 109 yards and zero touchdowns over three games.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Turns in full practice Kirk (hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Impact With a full session in tow, Kirk appears set to put an end to a two-game absence this Sunday versus the Broncos. Aside from Tank Dell (knee), the Texans project to have all of their key receivers available for the Week 9 matchup, as Nico Collins remains in concussion protocol but is trending toward getting cleared after joining Kirk as a full practice participant Thursday. Over three appearances with the Texans this season, Kirk has put together a 10-109-0 receiving line on 16 targets.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' top-rated defense faces high-scoring Broncos in a crucial matchup

The Denver Broncos will try to extend their winning streak to six games when they visit the Houston Texans on Sunday

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited in practice Kirk (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact The same goes for Nico Collins, who also returned to practice after missing all of last week. Collins is still in concussion protocol but reportedly on track to gain clearance, which means Houston's WR room could be at full strength this Sunday against Denver. It remains to be seen if Collins and/or Kirk will progress to full practice participation Thursday.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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