Christian Kirk

San Francisco 49ers
Wide Receiver #13

Personal

Age	29
Birthdate	November 18, 1996
Height	5'11"
Weight	200 lb

Draft

College	Texas A&M
Year	2018
Pick	Round: 2, Overall: 47
Team	ARI

Fantasy Value

Player News

Christian Kirk: Christian Kirk Best Viewed as an IR Stash Entering Week 6

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Christian Kirk (calf) has yet to make his 2026 debut, and his continued absence is becoming particularly frustrating given the team's mounting injuries at the position. Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated Monday that Kirk is unlikely to return to practice this week after suffering a calf injury during training camp. Deebo Samuel Sr. (hamstring) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Ricky Pearsall (knee) is out for the season, and both Demarcus Robinson (ankle) and De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) remain on injured reserve. The depleted receiving corps could eventually provide Kirk with a meaningful opportunity, although Mike Evans remains San Francisco's primary receiving option. Kirk also struggled to make an impact with Houston in 2025, catching just 28 passes for 239 yards and one touchdown across 13 games. There is no established timetable for his return, and the 49ers have a Week 8 bye approaching. Kirk is worth considering for an available injured-reserve spot in deeper PPR leagues, but managers without that flexibility have little reason to prioritize him over healthy waiver-wire options.

Oct. 13, 2026 7:44 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Receiving						Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	REC	TGT	%	YDS	TD	YPC	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM
2018	ARI	12	43	68	63.2	590	3	13.7	3	35	11.7	0	0
2019	ARI	16	68	107	63.6	709	3	10.4	10	93	9.3	0	0
2020	ARI	16	48	79	60.8	621	6	12.9	2	3	1.5	0	0
2021	ARI	16	75	100	75.0	939	5	12.5	1	11	11.0	0	0
2022	JAX	16	78	125	62.4	1,009	7	12.9	5	11	2.2	0	1
2023	JAX	12	57	85	67.1	787	3	13.8	1	6	6.0	0	2
2024	JAX	8	27	47	57.4	379	1	14.0	0	0	0	0	0
2025	HOU	16	27	50	54.0	242	1	9.0	0	0	0	0	0