Who Should I Start? Christian Kirk or Rome Odunze

Saturday, December 6, 7:21 AM

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk still played about half of the team's snaps last week against the Colts, but did not have a catch or a target in the team's 20-16 victory. He'll be in a tough matchup this week on Sunday Night Football against the Chiefs, making him an option best left on the bench or waiver wire. The veteran slot receiver did have five catches for 54 yards and a touchdown in Week 12 against the Bills, so he still does have some potential, but he's extremely high-risk since he's playing behind Nico Collins, rookie Jayden Higgins, and Xavier Hutchinson, and also splitting time with rookie Jaylin Noel, who has been logging about 20 snaps per game. Kirk is the No. 75 WR in RotoBaller's Week 14 rankings, so he isn't a strong start this week.

Wednesday, December 10, 6:30 PM

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (foot) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Thursday due to a foot injury that kept him from playing in the Week 14 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, according to Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Odunze is dealing with a stress fracture in his foot and was unable to practice at all last week. The Bears don't believe the 23-year-old's injury will keep him out for long, though, and a return to a limited practice on Wednesday is a good sign. However, Odunze isn't out of the woods yet and might need to upgrade to a full practice later this week to have a chance to return for a Week 15 tilt on Sunday against the visiting Cleveland Browns. His foot injury likely explains his limited production in recent games, as Odunze hasn't had more than three catches in a game since Nov. 9. If Odunze is limited or out again in Week 15, it will mean more opportunities for rookie receiver Luther Burden III and rookie tight end Colston Loveland.