CHRISTIAN KIRK NEWS

Cardinals take Purdue speedster Moore with No. 49 pick

The Arizona Cardinals added a speedy playmaker to help young quarterback Kyler Murray, taking Purdue receiver Rondale Moore with the No. 49 pick

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off COVID-19 list The Cardinals activated Kirk (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Kirk previously missed Arizona's loss to the Rams in Week 17 due to his placement on the list. The Cardinals didn't earn a postseason berth, but Kirk will now be free to return to team facilities for meetings and offseason workouts. Over 14 regular-season games in 2020, Kirk secured 48 of 79 targets for 621 yards and six touchdowns.

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to COVID-19 list, out Sunday Kirk was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and won't play in Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact It's unclear whether Kirk tested the positive or was deemed a high-risk close contact. This is a major loss for the Cardinals as they look to keep their playoff hopes alive. Larry Fitzgerald (groin) is also questionable and trending toward a game-time decision. KeeSean Johnson, Trent Sherfield and Andy Isabella could all see increased usage in the season finale.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list

The Arizona Cardinals have placed receiver Christian Kirk on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving them without a key offensive player heading into Sunday’s game against the Rams

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Even after ugly weekend, Cardinals control playoff fate

The Arizona Cardinals once again control their playoff fate, even after an ugly 20-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Desert downer: Cards lose game and control of playoff fate

The Arizona Cardinals no longer control their playoff fate after a 20-12 loss to the 49ers on Saturday

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches season high in receptions Kirk caught seven of 10 targets for 76 yards during Saturday's 20-12 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Kirk led the team in receiving yardage while notching a new season high in receptions. He ripped off a 38-yard gain, which was his longest in seven games, and was unfortunate to miss out on a poorly thrown end-zone target in the fourth quarter. Kirk had totaled just 68 yards on 10 receptions over the last four games, so this performance was surely a welcome sight for the Cardinals. His productivity should be crucial in next Sunday's matchup with the Rams.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ahkello Witherspoon beats Christian Kirk for clutch end-zone INT San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon intercepts a pass from Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM

Murray's fadeaway floater drops in the bucket to Kirk for 38 yards Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's fadeaway floater drops in the bucket to wide receiver Christian Kirk for 38 yards against the S...

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • NFL.COM

Catches three passes Sunday Kirk notched three catches (on four targets) for 33 yards during Sunday's 33-26 win against the Eagles.

Impact After DeAndre Hopkins' 11 targets, Kyler Murray wasn't afraid to use any and all Cardinals skill-position player, with five of them seeing at least three targets and nine total getting looked at one or more times by the QB. Spreading the ball around didn't benefit many others aside from Hopkins, who recorded a TD along with Larry Fitzgerald and Chase Edmonds. Kirk himself hasn't reached the end zone since making six visits in five games between Weeks 4 and 9, and he also hasn't surpassed 50 receiving yards in six consecutive contests. As a result, he's tough to trust for the stretch run of the campaign.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Can't going against G-Men Kirk caught three of four targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 26-7 win over the Giants.

Impact Kirk could have salvaged his day by getting over the goal line on his first catch, but he was tackled at the one-yard line. The third-year man out of Texas A&M has all but disappeared from Arizona's offense following a stretch of five touchdowns in three games, totaling 15 catches for 112 yards without a touchdown over the five subsequent contests. Kirk will hope to get back on track against the Eagles in Week 15.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Murray throws TD, Cards end 3-game skid, beat red-hot Giants

Haason Reddick had a franchise-record five sacks and the Arizona Cardinals spoiled the return of Giants quarterback Daniel Jones by moving back into a playoff spot with a 26-7 vict...

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Kirk turns corner for speedy 24-yard punt return Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk turns the corner for a speedy 24-yard punt return.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • NFL.COM

Remains quiet Sunday Kirk gathered in one of three targets for two yards during Sunday's 38-28 defeat to the Rams.

Impact Since he put up 246 yards and five TDs in three games between Weeks 6 and 9, Kirk hasn't surpassed 50 yards or reached the end zone in any of the last four contests. In fact, his receiving line during that span is a pitiful 12-98-0 on 21 targets. Kirk continues to draw a significant snap count on a weekly basis and even received his largest share of the season Sunday (94 percent). He'll look to get back on track in a Week 14 visit to the Giants.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13

Week 13 marks the end of the regular season for most fantasy leagues

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet again in Week 12 Kirk caught three of six targets for 19 yards and added a carry for no gain in Sunday's 20-17 loss to New England.

Impact Kirk dropped a ball in the end zone late in the first half, and that proved to be a crucial mistake as the Cardinals were stopped on 4th-and-goal two plays later. The feast-or-famine wide receiver has mustered just 96 yards without a touchdown over the past three weeks following a torrid stretch that included five touchdowns over the previous three games. Kirk will hope to get back on track in Week 13 against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals connection: Christian Kirk finding his identity thanks to work with Kyler Murray Christian Kirk's career is ascending with the Cardinals and one reason for that is the trust he has from quarterback Kyler Murray.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Four grabs in loss Kirk brought in four of six targets for 50 yards and returned two punts for eight yards in the Cardinals' 28-21 loss to the Seahawks on Thursday night.

Impact Kirk checked in third in receptions, receiving yardage and targets behind position mates Larry Fitzgerald and DeAndre Hopkins. The 24-year-old has found true standout production from a reception and receiving yardage standpoint hard to come by with the arrival of Hopkins this offseason, but Kirk has often made up for it with a knack for the end zone that's led to him scoring a career-high six touchdowns. He'll look to find paydirt once again after a two-game lull in a Week 12 matchup versus the Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 29.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

TD streak comes to end Kirk recorded four receptions (on six targets) for 27 yards during Sunday's 32-30 win versus the Bills.

Impact On the heels of a three-game stretch in which he compiled five touchdowns, Kirk wasn't on the receiving end of Kyler Murray's sole TD pass of Week 10 (that honor went to DeAndre Hopkins' game-winning Hail Mary grab). Still, Kirk leads the Cardinals with six scores through the air, which have supplemented nicely his 27 catches for 427 yards on 46 targets. He'll look to get back in the end zone Thursday against a Seahawks defense that has allowed the third-most touchdown receptions (13) to wide receivers this season.

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deep Thoughts With Christian Kirk Wide receiver's confidence, relationship with Kyler Murray boosting his play

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Great or just pretty good? Cards working to continue rise

The Arizona Cardinals appear ahead of schedule on their franchise rebuild and have a 5-3 record

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals lose ground in NFC West with frustrating loss

A frustrating 34-31 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday kept the Arizona Cardinals out of a tie for first place in the NFC West

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues touchdown binge Kirk caught five of eight targets for 123 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Dolphins.

Impact With DeAndre Hopkins struggling, Kirk led the team in targets, catches and receiving yards as he set or tied season highs across the board. The highlight of his day was a 56-yard touchdown grab in the second quarter that gave him five scores in his last three outings. Kirk now has three plays of at least 49 yards this season, and two have gone for touchdowns over the same three-game stretch. The Bills secondary could key in on Hopkins as well next Sunday, potentially setting up Kirk for another productive effort.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Kyler Murray unloads 56-yard TD strike to Christian Kirk Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray unloads 56-yard TD strike to wide receiver Christian Kirk.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • NFL.COM