Larry Fitzgerald has been exclusively used in short routes and has just 39 yards over the past three games combined. Looking at notable upgrades and downgrades across the league after a plethora of free agency moves. On the not-so-bright side, fellow receiver Andy Isabella outgained him by catching two passes for 67 yards on just two targets. Subscribe to Standard for Season-Long articles, tools, downloads, and more. Unfortunately, he didn't do much more in the game. Christian Kirk saw just three targets in Week 6, but managed to turn that into 86 yards and two touchdowns in a 38-10 win over the Cowboys. Kirk should be considered a WR3 in a matchup with the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7. If Kirk is out on Sunday, Andy Isabella could see an increased role in the offense, but is still a pretty risky player to start in fantasy this week. Kirk corralled two of his three targets for 86 receiving yards and two touchdowns during Monday's 38-10 win against Dallas. Kirk was targeted five times in the game and came down with just one catch that went for zero yards. Fantasy Points tape wizard Greg Cosell looks at Cardinals WR Christian Kirk's 2019 season. He’d be ranked as a fantasy WR3 if not for the arrival of DeAndre Hopkins, who has seen 150+ targets in five straight seasons. Kirk worked as a limited practice participant all week, so it's not a major surprise he'll be ready to go if he can avoid a pregame setback. He was drafted in the second round of the NFL by the Arizona Cardinals, who, to put it nicely, struggled offensively as a team throughout his rookie campaign. Analysis: While his target volume remained steady from the week before, inconsistent quarterbacking from Kyler Murray (hamstring) and backup Brett Hundley conspired to give Kirk a goose egg in catches. In this matchup against the Seahawks secondary, Kirk should be viewed as a high-upside WR3 play. July 8, 2020 12:23pm EDT. He had the second-most targets of any Cardinals wide receiver in the game, trailing only DeAndre Hopkins (nine). Here's a look at fantasy football rankings from our most accurate experts of the 2020 season. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray threw for a career-high 380 passing yards in the game and Kirk was one of the beneficiaries of the performance. The Cardinals dominated the Cowboys, winning 38-10, but their passing game struggled a bit, regardless. Please consider using one of our preferred browsers to enjoy an optimal experience. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk is coming off of his best game of the year. If Kirk sits in Week 3, Andy Isabella could become a deep league dart throw option. The third-year receiver came into Sunday with only 76 receiving yards through three games, in part due to a groin strain. Metcalf and Odell Beckham Jr. did in 2019. The Cardinals face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6. Welcome to Cards Wire's European Union Experience. The team's No. Andy Isabella, who had a huge game in Week 3, would inevitably see fewer snaps if Kirk returns to the starting lineup. A position-by-position rundown of Scott Barrett's favorite plays for Week 7 DFS, including stats, ownership, and more. A strategic breakdown of how to pair QBs with WRs and TEs with upside later in best-ball drafts. The Cardinals dominated the Cowboys, winning 38-10, but their passing game struggled a bit, regardless. Fantasy Impact Kirk saw just four targets to DeAndre Hopkins' 16 and Larry Fitzgerald's five. Start Christian Kirk as a WR3 this week and look for him to build on his solid Week 5 game. Subscribe to Premium for 100% access to the site! Kirk will need to do better than this in order to warrant starting - or even rostering - in fantasy going forward. The Cardinals passing game should have a strong bounce-back game after quarterback Kyler Murray managed just 133 passing yards in Week 4. The Cardinals face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk had a dreadful Week 1, catching just one of his five targets and gaining zero yards in the game. Our website may not look quite right in it. section: | slug: | sport: football | route: player | Yes, I … The Cardinals could be in line to wreak havoc on defenses with their offensive firepower and Kirk could end up having a big year as a result. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk returned to action in Week 4 after a one-game absence and went on to catch three of his five targets for 19 yards and a touchdown. Notes, quotes, stats, and comments for every team ahead of Week 6 action to get a better perspective for fantasy. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/players_profiles, Cardinals' Christian Kirk: Scores twice on Monday night, Cardinals' Christian Kirk: Strong showing Sunday, Cardinals' Christian Kirk: Three-yard touchdown, Cardinals' Christian Kirk: Returning to action Week 4, Cardinals' Christian Kirk: On track to play Sunday. If you have a steadier option, don’t risk it. The emergence of Andy Isabella the past two weeks will certainly make it harder for Kirk to get consistent targets in the short term. Over/Unders, Player Props, Bets, and more for the Arizona Cardinals' 2020 season. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk was a non-factor in the team's 24-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1. Kirk has now posted 75-plus receiving yards in back-to-back contests, after managing just 25.3 yards per game over his first three appearances of 2020. Disclosures. Kirk (groin) is active for Sunday's game at Carolina. It was not an especially busy night for the Cardinals' receiving corps, as the team was able to lean upon a ground attack that racked up 261 yards and three TDs on the night. He only had 78 total receiving yards on the season prior to the game. Cosell Fantasy Film: Christian Kirk - 2019. Over/Unders, Player Props, Bets, and more for the Arizona Cardinals' 2020 season. It was an extremely disappointing performance for Kirk in his first game playing alongside DeAndre Hopkins, who, conversely, exploded for 14 catches for 151 yards on 16 targets. This week, he’s not a bad risky desperation play. The Fantasy Football Friday FLEX is where we name our FLEX Play of the Week. Kirk has definite upside in an offense that looks like it's going to be quite formidable, but if you need to drop him to clear a roster spot for a hot waiver add, he's expendable. You must be signed in to view and import leagues. In his second season, Kirk played 13 games and finished as the No. Top DEF = 1, bottom DEF = 32. Quarterback Kyler Murray threw for just 133 yards. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. That said, Adam Schefter of ESPN later reported that Kirk was expected to play Week 4, pending a pregame workout. This week, the Cardinals face a New York Jets Defense that has allowed 32.8 points per game so far this year, the third-most in the league. Christian Kirk only caught two of the three passes thrown his way last week against the Cowboys, but both of them were touchdowns, including an 80-yarder, and he ended up with 86 yards on the day. However, the good news is that Kirk tied with Larry Fitzgerald and Chase Edmonds for second on the team in targets in Week 1. Isabella caught both of his targets for 67 yards in Week 2 while Kirk caught two of his four targets for 57 yards. He should see at least five or six targets, giving him a good chance to compile around four catches for 60 yards with touchdown potential. Copyright © Intense Industries, LLC. DeAndre Hopkins paced the group with eight targets, but no Arizona player exceeded three receptions during the contest, while Kirk's 86 yards represented a team high. He only had 78 total receiving yards on the season prior to the game. season. Greg Cosell. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk has been heating up lately after a slow start to the year. Christian Kirk: Makes little impact in win Kirk failed to catch any of his five targets and gained nine yards on two carries in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Seahawks. These rankings are for half-PPR scoring fantasy football ... Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? The Cardinals should put up a lot of yards and points against Detroit and Isabella should have a chance to make a few big plays. On the bright side, his four targets were third-most amongst Cardinals wide receivers, behind DeAndre Hopkins and Larry Fitzgerald. Kirk snagged a six-yard TD from Kyler Murray at the 12:58 mark of the second quarter, but the splash play came two drives later when he slipped behind cornerback Daryl Worley and corralled a Murray deep ball to complete an 80-yard score. Yes, Christian Kirk is that rare handcuff at WR due to the dominance of DeAndre Hopkins. Christian Kirk Is A WR3 Option In Week 6 Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk is coming off of his best game of the year. He's now averaging 82 yards and a score in his last two games, and seems to be developing a nice chemistry with Murray. Kirk caught five of his seven targets for 78 yards. Christian Kirk: Makes little impact in win Kirk failed to catch any of his five targets and gained nine yards on two carries in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Seahawks. Meanwhile, the team's No. However, he was outgained by the likes of Dan Arnold and Chase Edmonds, though his performance was salvaged by the score. 1 receiver DeAndre Hopkins should have a field day in Week 6, there will certainly be production from other receivers as well and Kirk looks like the best bet to step up at this point. 1 receiver, DeAndre Hopkins (ankle), is also questionable for Week 4. All rights reserved. Andy Isabella, meanwhile, had just three targets in Week 5. Kirk did not play in the Week 3 loss to the Lions, so this is a good start for him as he looks to return to action this Sunday against the Panthers. 1 receiver DeAndre Hopkins may end up with the bulk of the targets, but he's likely to be covered by the 49ers' top cornerback Richard Sherman, while Kirk could have a more favorable matchup. Cosell Fantasy Film: Christian Kirk - 2019, Best-Ball Stacks: Pairing Receivers with QBs. Kirk also averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game which is more than big-name players like D.K. In Week 5 against the New York Jets, he caught five of his seven targets for 78 yards.