Who Should I Start? Christian Kirk or Michael Wilson

Wednesday, July 9, 3:34 PM

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk was dealt from the division rival Jacksonville Jaguars for a late-round NFL Draft pick this offseason. The 28-year-old had a fantastic first season with Jacksonville in 2022, but injuries and offensive woes limited his production in 2023 and 2024. Last year, he tallied just 27 receptions for 379 yards and one score in eight games while Brian Thomas Jr. took over the WR1 role. Now in Houston, he is seemingly competing with rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel for the WR2 job behind Nico Collins. ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime believes Kirk might be the favorite to win that job. "The best way to step into the No. 2 or No. 3 role is building chemistry with CJ.. Stroud," Bien-Aime wrote. "And Kirk looked like a potential safety blanket for the third-year signal-caller." While this is promising for Kirk's fantasy prospects, the veteran has eclipsed 800 yards in just two of his seven NFL campaigns, and Houston's acquisitions of Higgins and Noel could suggest they were not comfortable with Kirk in the clear WR2 role. That said, his cost in drafts outside the top 50 WRs makes him an interesting dart throw in all formats.

Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 PM

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (concussion) was back at the team's training camp practice on Wednesday and was wearing a yellow, non-contact jersey, according to Bo Brack of PHNX Sports. Wilson was in the league's concussion protocols after a scary collision with defensive back Budda Baker late last week. We'd be surprised if Wilson plays in Saturday's preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, but he should easily be ready in time for the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September. When healthy, the 25-year-old isn't much of a fantasy option in 12-team leagues and will be a distant third target for quarterback Kyler Murray behind wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. and tight end Trey McBride. Wilson had 47 catches for 548 yards and a career-high four touchdowns in 16 games (13 starts) last year. He's ranked as the No. 73 fantasy wideout going into 2025.