CHRISTIAN KIRK NEWS

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3

Justin Herbert has yet to put up a big fantasy outing, but it could be on the way

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good-plus-lucky equals a 2-0 start for the Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals have proven that they’re a pretty darn good football team through two weeks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hauls in three passes Sunday Kirk notched three receptions (on four targets) for 65 yards during Sunday's 34-33 win versus the Vikings.

Impact Among the six Cardinals to be targeted by Kyler Murray in Week 2, Kirk matched No. 1 wideout DeAndre Hopkins with the fewest looks. Having said that, all three of Kirk's catches went for at least 10 yards, highlighted by a 35-yard looping pass from Murray down the middle of the field that set up Arizona at the six-yard line late in the fourth quarter, which ultimately set up a 27-yard field goal for the winning points. After two games, Kirk has accrued an 8-135-2 receiving line on nine targets, which indicates his efficiency in what has been a hyper-efficient passing attack under Murray. Kirk will look to keep it up next Sunday when the Cards pay a visit to Jacksonville.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

Despite Aaron Rodgers’ poor game in Week 1, the simulations are high on him to post a top-12 week against the Detroit Lions, who allowed Jimmy Garoppolo to throw for 314 yards on j...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Mixon has top 5 RB upside, Christian Kirk FOMO, Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford already bonding and more High stakes Hall of Famer Chris Vaccaro takes a trip through Week 1 and highlights everything you need to carry momentum into Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cardinals show how good they can be in stellar Week 1 win

Yes, the Arizona Cardinals really did look that good in Week 1

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups 2021: Fantasy Football Players You Need to Add Week 1 of the 2021 season has already brought its fair share of injuries. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is on the IR, running back Raheem Mos...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

NFL Today, Week 1

NFL Today, Week 1

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WR Christian Kirk (on mindset coming into the game)

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Scores twice in Week 1 Kirk caught five receptions for 70 yards and two touchdowns on five targets at Tennessee on Sunday.

Impact Kirk was automatic Sunday in what was one of his best games as a pro, and it's possible that he'll continue to benefit from running routes more often in the slot than he did in prior years. He'll need to draw more targets to stay consistently viable as a fantasy wideout, however, because a 100 percent catch rate at 14 yards per target obviously isn't sustainable. Kirk and fellow wideout Rondale Moore (four catches for 68 yards on five targets) might have a case for taking targets from A.J. Green (two catches for 25 yards on six targets), but Green is a limiting factor in the meantime.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Murray lofts beautiful fade-away to Kirk for TD Cardinals QB Kyler Murray jumps and launches a fade-away throw as WR Christian Kirk runs under to corral it for a touchdown

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Murray connects with Kirk on picture perfect pass Cardinals QB Kyler Murray displays impeccable accuracy on 22-yard dime to WR Christian Kirk.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Preseason Week 3 canceled In a statement released by the Saints on Friday, it was announced that Saturday's scheduled preseason game between Kirk and the Cardinals at New Orleans has been canceled due to th...

Impact The contest previously was scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET but was moved up seven hours, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. In the meantime, however, a decision has been made to cancel the Cardinals' exhibition finale. The team is next slated to travel to Tennessee for Week 1 of the regular season.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Game moved up Kirk and the Cardinals are now scheduled to play the Saints at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday for their final game of the preseason, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The game has been moved back seven hours to avoid a possible hurricane headed toward New Orleans. The Cardinals are expected to rest Kyler Murray and other starters, but it's possible Kirk is among those who play, with rookie second-round pick Rondale Moore making his push for a top-three role. Kirk and A.J. Green both are in danger of losing snaps, if not their starting jobs, depending on their own performance and Moore's.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Looks healthy Friday Kirk caught his only target for a 34-yard gain in Friday's preseason win over the Cowboys.

Impact The fourth-yard receiver missed practice time earlier in the month due to an undisclosed injury, but Kirk was in the starting lineup Friday and was on the other end of a big Colt McCoy pass during the Cards' second possession. Kirk is being pushed for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart by rookie Rondale Moore, but DeAndre Hopkins (undisclosed) and A.J. Green (undisclosed) are expected to be the focus of the passing game for Arizona during the regular season.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL preseason: Top moments from Friday night's NFL slate

Friday's NFL slate features three preseason games, with a night cap between the Cardinals and Cowboys. Check out the highlights!

AUGUST 14, 2021

Can't-Miss Play: McCoy's perfect 34-yard loft ends in one-hand snag by Kirk Can't-Miss Play: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy's perfect 34-yard loft ends in one-hand snag by wide receiver Christian Kirk.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • NFL.COM

Limited in return to practice Kirk (undisclosed) was limited Thursday in his return to practice and may not get back to full participation until next week, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact His return after only a few days, even in a limited capacity, suggests the undisclosed injury isn't serious. Kirk at least seems to be a bit healthier than fellow Cardinals receivers A.J. Green and Rondale Moore, with the former missing Thursday's practice and the latter leaving it early.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Kirk (undisclosed) is returning to practice Thursday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kirk has been out since the weekend with a minor, undisclosed injury. A few missed days shouldn't make much difference as he enters his third season in coach Kliff Kingsbury's system, though Kirk presumably is preparing for more slot work after the Cardinals signed A.J. Green (undisclosed) in the offseason. Green is now the one missing practice with a minor injury.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out a few days Kirk (undisclosed) is expected to miss a few more practices beyond Tuesday, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Coach Kliff Kingsbury didn't disclose the location of Kirk's injury but did say he expects the wide receiver to rejoin practice soon, per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com. The 24-year-old figures to play more slot in the fourth and final season of his rookie contract, after the Cardinals signed 33-year-old A.J. Green in March.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Kirk is absent from practice for a second straight day Tuesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It likely means Kirk is nursing an injury, though nothing has been reported so far. He has a lot to prove in the final year of his rookie contract, following a 2020 campaign with only 621 receiving yards in 14 games.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Monday Kirk is not participating in Monday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The reason for Kirk's lack of participation remains unclear, whether due to rest, injury or an excused absence. The fourth-year pro is facing increased competition for playing time this training camp, with A.J. Green and Rondale Moore having joined Arizona's receiving corps.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Facing competition for playing time The Cardinals' pecking order at wide receiver appears wide open after DeAndre Hopkins, with Kirk, A.J. Green, Rondale Moore, Andy Isabella and KeeSean Johnson all in the mix to ear...

Impact The Green signing hints at Kirk getting more slot work, especially if Larry Fitzgerald remains a free agent or signs with a new team. A move inside could reinvigorate Kirk's career, but there will also be more competition for playing time if he struggles this summer. The 2018 second-round pick has missed multiple games each year in the NFL, and he's yet to top 709 receiving yards in a season. Moore, in particular, could be a threat to Kirk's role, with the second-round pick out of Purdue boasting 4.28 speed.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Kirk Says Cardinals Have Self-Imposed Ultimatum in 2021 Arizona Cardinals WR Christian Kirk says his team has a self-imposed ultimatum in 2021 and that "it's now or never" for his squad.

JULY 1, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Christian Kirk Tenured, But Understands Results Matter Going into contract year, wide receiver wants to earn longer Cardinals' career

MAY 24, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM