CHRISTIAN KIRK #3 - WIDE RECEIVER - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
239  YDS  •
28  REC  •
1  TD 
#3 - WIDE RECEIVER - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
239 YDS
28 REC
1 TD
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Houston's Ryans faces former boss San Francisco's Shanahan for 1st time when Texans host Niners

Houston coach DeMeco Ryans will face his former boss San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan for the first time Sunday when the Texans host the 49ers
OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press
Another DNP on Thursday Kirk (hamstring) isn't practicing Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Kirk remains sidelined by the hamstring injury he aggravated prior to Monday's loss to Seattle. Nico Collins (concussion) has also started Week 8 prep with back-to-ack DNP designations, so rookies Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins could be set for expanded roles Sunday against the 49ers, along with Xaiver Hutchinson and Braxton Barrios.
OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
No return to practice Kirk (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Impact A mid-week addition to the Week 7 injury report, Kirk was ruled out Saturday for Monday's eventual loss to Seattle (in which No. 1 receiver Nico Collins suffered a concussion). Houston may now be without both Kirk and Collins this Sunday against the 49ers, which would leave more routes/targets for some combination of Xavier Hutchinson, Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel and Braxton Berrios.
OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Caserio on Seattle Takeaways & the Short Week vs. 49ers | Texans All Access
OCTOBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Texans' defense shines but offense falters in 27-19 loss to Seahawks

Houston’s defense did a lot of good things Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks
OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Smith-Njigba, defense show out again for Seahawks in 27-19 win against Texans

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had his NFL-leading fifth 100-yard receiving game of the season as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 27-19
OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press
Won't play against Seattle Kirk (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Seahawks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Kirk appeared to tweak his hamstring during Friday's practice, and the injury was severe enough to keep the veteran wide receiver off the field for Saturday's session and rule him out for Monday night's game. Kirk's absence opens the door for Xavier Hutchinson, Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel to see more offensive snaps and looks in the passing game from quarterback C.J. Stroud, especially if the Seahawks' defense hones in on top wideout Nico Collins. Kirk will look to progress enough in his recovery to play in the Texans' Week 8 home clash against the 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 26.
OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play against Seattle Kirk (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Seahawks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Kirk appeared to tweak his hamstring during Friday's practice, and the injury was severe enough to keep the veteran wide receiver off the field for Saturday's session and rule him out for Monday night's game. Kirk's absence opens the door for Xavier Hutchinson, Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel to see more offensive snaps and looks in the passing game from quarterback C.J. Stroud, especially if the Seahawks' defense home in on top wideout Nico Collins. Kirk will look to progress enough in his recovery to play in the Texans' Week 8 home clash against the 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 26.
OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Missing Saturday's practice Kirk (hamstring) will not participate in Saturday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact Kirk popped up on Friday's practice report as a limited participant due to a hamstring injury. His downgrade to a DNP doesn't bode well for his chances of playing against the Seahawks on Monday, and his injury designation should be announced by the Texans following the conclusion of Saturday's practice. The Texans would turn to Xavier Hutchinson and rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel to take on larger roles in the offense behind top wideout Nico Collins if Kirk is not cleared to play against Seattle.
OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Added to injury report Kirk (hamstring) was limited at practice Friday.
Impact Kirk wasn't listed on Thursday's initial injury report, so his addition a day later is notable. Added context regarding his status will arrive no later than Saturday when the Texans post their Week 7 injury designations ahead of Monday night's game against the Seahawks. If Kirk is limited or out versus Seattle, Xavier Hutchinson, Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel would be candidates to absorb added snaps alongside top WR Nico Collins.
OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Narrowly misses out on TD Kirk recorded four receptions on four targets for 64 yards in Sunday's 44-10 win over the Ravens.
Impact Kirk had his best day as a Texan due primarily to a 47-yard catch to start the fourth quarter, narrowly missing a touchdown while being taken down at the three yard line. Houston has spread its targets relatively evenly between several different pass catchers early this season, leaving Kirk with only four targets in consecutive games. That limited volume will hurt his fantasy outlook, though Sunday's big play was encouraging.
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Narrowly misses out on TD Kirk recorded four receptions on four targets for 64 yards in Sunday's 44-10 win over the Ravens.
Impact Kirk had his best day as a Texan due primarily to a 47-yard catch to start the fourth quarter, narrowly missing a touchdown while being taken down at the three-yard line. Houston has spread its targets relatively evenly between several different pass catchers early this season, leaving Kirk with only four targets in consecutive games. That limited volume will hurt his fantasy outlook, though Sunday's big play was encouraging.
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houston has lost 6 straight to Baltimore, but Lamar Jackson won't be available this week

Baltimore has won six in a row in its series with Houston, but star quarterback Lamar Jackson won't be available for the Ravens when they host the Texans this weekend
OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press
Modest output in win Kirk caught three of four targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 26-0 win over the Titans in Week 4.
Impact Kirk was active for a second game after missing the first two weeks with a hamstring injury. He's totaled 12 targets, more than any of the other receivers has in four games. Kirk will remain the No. 2 wideout for now, but rookie Jayden Higgins, who caught his first career NFL touchdown Sunday, could push for targets as the season progresses.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Kirk Fantasy Week 4: Projections vs. Titans, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation Houston Texans wideout Christian Kirk will be up against the team with last season's second-ranked pass defense, the Tennessee Titans (177.3...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Three catches in season debut Kirk (hamstring) brought in three of four targets for 25 yards in the Texans' 17-10 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Impact Making his season/team debut, Kirk finished tied for third in receptions on another relatively difficult day for the Texans' passing game. The veteran wideout was projected to serve as an effective short-to-mid-range complement to Nico Collins coming into the season, and now that Kirk is finally healthy, he'll have a chance to start building chemistry with C.J. Stroud on an ongoing basis and likely provide Houston's struggling air attack with a boost. Kirk next takes aim at the Titans' inconsistent defense in a Week 4 home matchup.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Three catches in season debut Kirk (hamstring) brought in three of four targets for 25 yards in the Texans' 17-10 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Impact Making his season/team debut, Kirk finished tied for third in receptions on another relatively difficult day for the Texans' passing game. The veteran wideout was projected to serve as an effective short-to-mid-range complement to Nico Collins coming into the season, and now that Kirk is finally healthy, he'll have a chance to start building chemistry with C.J. Stroud on an ongoing basis and likely provide Houston's struggling air attack with a boost. Kirk next takes aim at the Titans' inconsistent defense in a Week 4 home matchup.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Collins' rare fumble keeps the Texans winless with a daunting road ahead

Nico Collins is unlikely to forget his latest performance against Jacksonville
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press
Former Jaguars' WR makes his 2025 debut with Texans in Week 3 game Former Jaguars' WR Christian Kirk, who is now with the Texans, will make his 2025 debut in Week 3 against Jacksonville.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
Set to play Sunday Kirk (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after practicing fully Friday.
Impact DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN relayed Tuesday that coach DeMeco Ryans said Kirk was expected to play this weekend after missing the Texans' first two games with a hamstring issue, an outcome that's now been confirmed. In his looming return, Kirk will bolster a Houston wideout corps that's led by Nico Collins, and assuming no in-game setbacks, he has a chance to see enough volume Sunday to merit Week 3 fantasy lineup consideration.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Limited again Kirk (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, agdag reports.
Impact Kirk has now logged back-to-back limited sessions after taking the practice field for the first time this season Wednesday. The veteran appears primed for a starting role alongside Nico Collins in Houston's wide receiver corps, once fully healthy. He'll work to gain clearance in time to make his team debut Sunday on the road against Jacksonville, though to avoid an injury designation for Week 3 he'll likely need to upgrade to full practice reps Friday.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Winless Texans looking to jump-start another season with a trip to Jacksonville

The Houston Texans have been in this position before
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press
Limited in return to practice Kirk (hamstring) was limited in his return to practice Wednesday.
Impact Per DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN, Coach DeMeco Ryans noted Tuesday that he expects Kirk -- who missed the first two games of the season -- to return to action Sunday against the Jaguars. The wideout's participation in his first regular-season practice supports that notion, though Kirk will likely need to practice fully by Friday in order to avoid a Week 3 injury designation. If available versus Jacksonville, Kirk will have an opportunity to secure a key role in a Houston WR corps that's led by Nico Collins and also includes Jayden Higgins and Xavier and Hutchinson, with Jaylin Noel and Braxton Berrios (hamstring) also in the mix.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Wednesday Kirk (hamstring) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Kirk is on the field for his first practice of the 2025 regular season, so while he figures to be officially listed as limited, this nonetheless represents a tangible step in the right direction for the veteran wideout. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday he expects Kirk to make his team debut versus Jacksonville on Sunday, a development that would figure to see him join Nico Collins atop a wide receiver corps otherwise housing Jayden Higgins, Xavier Hutchinson, Justin Watson and Jaylin Noel.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Texans WR Christian Kirk expected to play vs. Jaguars in Week 3 The Houston Texans are getting healthy at perhaps the most underrated position entering their first AFC South matchup following a 0-2 start.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
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