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USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Christian Kirk stats, game log, news, injury status
Christian Kirk stats, game log, news, injury status The Houston Texans' Christian Kirk will see his first action of 2025 in his team's season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, kicking off at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sept. 7. Kirk also tacked on 27 grabs for 379 yards and one touchdown last year. He was targeted 47 times and averaged 47.4 yards per game. Get Texans tickets on StubHub! Christian Kirk injury news Kirk does not appear on the injury list this week. No other receivers are listed on the injury report for the Texans. Christian Kirk stats (2024) Targets: 47 47 Receptions: 27 27 Receiving yards: 379 379 Receiving YAC: 113 113 Receiving TDs: 1 Kirk game log (2024) Week 1 at Dolphins: 4 TAR, 1 REC, 30 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 4 TAR, 1 REC, 30 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 2 vs. Browns: 3 TAR, 1 REC, -1 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 3 TAR, 1 REC, -1 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 3 at Bills: 10 TAR, 8 REC, 79 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 10 TAR, 8 REC, 79 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 4 at Texans: 12 TAR, 7 REC, 61 REC YDS, 1 REC TD 12 TAR, 7 REC, 61 REC YDS, 1 REC TD Week 5 vs. Colts: 4 TAR, 4 REC, 88 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 4 TAR, 4 REC, 88 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 6 at Bears: 6 TAR, 3 REC, 39 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 6 TAR, 3 REC, 39 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 7 vs. Patriots: 3 TAR, 1 REC, 24 REC YDS, 0 REC TD 3 TAR, 1 REC, 24 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Week 8 vs. Packers: 5 TAR, 2 REC, 59 REC YDS, 0 REC TD Christian Kirk fantasy insights (2024) In 2024, Kirk had 43.9 fantasy points (5.5 per game) -- 92nd at his position, 274th in the NFL. In Week 4 versus the Houston Texans, Kirk put up a season-high 12.1 fantasy points, thanks to this stat line: seven receptions, 61 yards and one touchdown. Kirk put up 8.8 fantasy points in Week 5 versus the Indianapolis Colts -- four catches, 88 yards -- his second-best fantasy showing of the season. Kirk picked up -0.1 fantasy points -- one reception, -1 yards, on three targets -- in his worst game of the season. That was in Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns. In Week 7 against the New England Patriots, Kirk recorded 2.4 fantasy points (his second-lowest output of the season), on these numbers: one reception, 24 yards, on three targets. Next game: Christian Kirk vs. the Los Angeles Rams Kirk's Houston Texans (0-0) have a Week 1 game versus the Los Angeles Rams (0-0). How to watch Christian Kirk and the Texans Matchup: Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams Time: 4:25 p.m. ET 4:25 p.m. ET Date: September 7, 2025 September 7, 2025 TV: CBS CBS Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Fubo Live stream: Paramount+ Watch Texans vs. Rams on Fubo!
Indianapolis Star
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Colts are playing Falcons in Berlin in 2025. What you need to know
INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts have known for months that they will be the designated home team for the first NFL game ever played in Berlin, Germany. The rest of the details are available now. Indianapolis will take on the Atlanta Falcons at 9:30 a.m. ET on Nov. 9 at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, the stadium that was initially built for the 1936 Olympics, an Olympis forever etched into history by legendary American sprinter Jesse Owens winning four gold medals. The Falcons are a team in transition. Atlanta finished 8-9 in 2024, a season that opened with Kirk Cousins at starting quarterback but ended with former Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the starter's role. Penix is the starter this offseason, and Cousins remains on the roster. Indianapolis is likely going to play a lot of games in Germany as the NFL continues to expand its international slate to eight games per year, the number that commissioner Roger Goodell has targeted for the future. Indianapolis holds marketing rights in the country, along with a handful of other NFL teams, and the Colts have a number of connections to the country, most notably Bjorn Werner, the former Indianapolis first-round pick who has become the face of American football in Germany. Yes, the Colts are going back to Germany, this time as the host team. Two teams with questions at the quarterback position face off in Germany's capital, and the game is deep enough into the season that it's possible the quarterback picture has changed drastically for both teams, the same way it changed for the Colts the last time they played in Deutschland. The NFL will release the full 2025 schedule at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. The NFL released all but one of the remaining seven international games on the NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" on Tuesday morning. At least one game will be played in Brazil, Looking to buy Colts tickets for 2025? We've got you covered. Season tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are available at Houston Texans (10-7 in 2024 season): The Texans swept the Colts this season and won the AFC South. Key roster additions: G Laken Tomlinson, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, WR Christian Kirk; key roster subtractions: T Laremy Tunsil, WR Stefon Diggs. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-13): The Colts still can't find a way to win in Jacksonville, but their season-ending overtime win split the series. Key roster additions: WR/DB Travis Hunter, CB Jourdain Lewis, G Patrick Mekari; key roster subtractions: WR Christian Kirk, TE Evan Engram. Tennessee Titans (3-14): The Colts swept the Titans, who made quarterback Cam Ward the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Other key roster additions: T Dan Moore Jr., G Kevin Zeitler; key roster subtractions: LB Harold Landry III, WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. Denver Broncos (10-7): The Colts lost a critical Week 15 game to the Broncos, who made the AFC playoffs. Key roster additions: CB Jahdae Barron, TE Evan Engram, S Talanoa Hufanga, LB Dre Greenlaw; key roster subtractions: LB Cody Barton, RB Javonte Williams. Las Vegas Raiders (4-13): Little went right for the Raiders in 2024. Key roster additions: QB Geno Smith, RB Raheem Mostert, RB Ashton Jeanty, S Jeremy Chinn; key roster subtractions: S Tre'von Moehrig, LB Robert Spillane, CB Nate Hobbs. Arizona Cardinals (8-9): Kyler Murray remains at quarterback in Arizona. Key roster additions: DT Walter Nolen, LB Josh Sweat, DT Dalvin Tomlinson, LB Akeem Davis-Gaither; key roster subtractions: DLs Naquan Jones, Roy Lopez, Khyiris Tonga. San Francisco 49ers (6-11): Will quarterback Brock Purdy − a former Mr. Irrelevant (the last pick in the draft) − get a huge contract? Key roster additions: edge rusher Mykel Williams, WR Demcarcus Robinson, TE Luke Garrell, QB Mac Jones; key roster subtractions: WR Deeo Samuel, LB Dre Greenlaw, S Talanua Hufanga. Miami Dolphins (8-9): The Colts beat the Dolphins in 2024. Miami finished second in the AFC East. Key roster additions: DT Kenneth Grant, G James Daniels, S Ifeatu Melifonwu; key roster subtractions: S Jevon Holland, RB Raheem Mostert The Colts will play the Texans, Jaguars and Titans on the road. Kansas City Chiefs (15-2): The Chiefs lost the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles. Key roster additions: T Jaylon Moore, CB Kristian Fulton, T Josh Simmons; key roster subtractions: G Joe Thuney, DT Tershawn Wharton, S Justin Reid. Los Angeles Chargers (11-6): Justin Herbert passed Peyton Manning for the most passing yards in the first five years of a career. L.A. made the playoffs. Key roster additions: G Mekhi Becton, RB Najee Harris, WR Mike Williams, RB Omarion Hampton; key roster subtractions: DT Poona Ford, CB Kristian Fulton. Los Angeles Rams (10-7): The Rams started slowly but won five straight games late in the season and won the NFC West. Key roster additions: WR Davante Adams, DT Poona Ford; key roster subtractions: WR Cooper Kupp, DT Bobby Brown III, WR Demarcus Robinson. Seattle Seahawks (10-7): Seattle appeared to be in control of the NFC West before a late-season slump. Key roster additions; QB Sam Darnold, WR Cooper Kupp, DE DeMarcus Lawrence, G Grey Zabel; key roster subtractions: QB Geno Smith, WR D.K. Metcalf, WR Tyler Lockett.
Indianapolis Star
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis Colts 2025 schedule release: Everything to know
Looking to return to the NFL playoffs after a four-year absence, the Indianapolis Colts will learn their 2025 schedule with Wednesday night's release. The complete 18-week, 272-game regular-season schedule along with all preseason dates will be set. The Colts (8-9 in 2024) added defensive backs Charvarius Ward and Camryn Bynum, and quarterback Daniel Jones in free agency. They picked tight end Tyler Warren in the first round of the NFL Draft. Indianapolis lost offensive linemen Will Fries and Ryan Kelly, and edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo in free agency. Here's what you should know about the NFL schedule release. The NFL will release the full 2025 schedule at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Houston Texans (10-7 in 2024 season): The Texans swept the Colts this season and won the AFC South. Key roster additions: G Laken Tomlinson, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, WR Christian Kirk; key roster subtractions: T Laremy Tunsil, WR Stefon Diggs. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-13): The Colts still can't find a way to win in Jacksonville, but their season-ending overtime win split the series. Key roster additions: WR/DB Travis Hunter, CB Jourdain Lewis, G Patrick Mekari; key roster subtractions: WR Christian Kirk, TE Evan Engram. Tennessee Titans (3-14): The Colts swept the Titans, who made quarterback Cam Ward the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Other key roster additions: T Dan Moore Jr., G Kevin Zeitler; key roster subtractions: LB Harold Landry III, WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. Denver Broncos (10-7): The Colts lost a critical Week 15 game to the Broncos, who made the AFC playoffs. Key roster additions: CB Jahdae Barron, TE Evan Engram, S Talanoa Hufanga, LB Dre Greenlaw; key roster subtractions: LB Cody Barton, RB Javonte Williams. Las Vegas Raiders (4-13): Little went right for the Raiders in 2024. Key roster additions: QB Geno Smith, RB Raheem Mostert, RB Ashton Jeanty, S Jeremy Chinn; key roster subtractions: S Tre'von Moehrig, LB Robert Spillane, CB Nate Hobbs. Arizona Cardinals (8-9): Kyler Murray remains at quarterback in Arizona. Key roster additions: DT Walter Nolen, LB Josh Sweat, DT Dalvin Tomlinson, LB Akeem Davis-Gaither; key roster subtractions: DLs Naquan Jones, Roy Lopez, Khyiris Tonga. San Francisco 49ers (6-11): Will quarterback Brock Purdy − a former Mr. Irrelevant (the last pick in the draft) − get a huge contract? Key roster additions: edge rusher Mykel Williams, WR Demcarcus Robinson, TE Luke Garrell, QB Mac Jones; key roster subtractions: WR Deeo Samuel, LB Dre Greenlaw, S Talanua Hufanga. Miami Dolphins (8-9): The Colts beat the Dolphins in 2024. Miami finished second in the AFC East. Key roster additions: DT Kenneth Grant, G James Daniels, S Ifeatu Melifonwu; key roster subtractions: S Jevon Holland, RB Raheem Mostert Atlanta Falcons (8-9): Atlanta faded after a strong start. It appears former Indiana football quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is the Falcons QB1. Key roster additions: edge Jalon Walker, edge Leonard Floyd, edge James Pearce Jr.; key roster subtractions: DT Grady Jarrett, C Drew Dalman. The Colts will play the Texans, Jaguars and Titans on the road. Kansas City Chiefs (15-2): The Chiefs lost the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles. Key roster additions: T Jaylon Moore, CB Kristian Fulton, T Josh Simmons; key roster subtractions: G Joe Thuney, DT Tershawn Wharton, S Justin Reid. Los Angeles Chargers (11-6): Justin Herbert passed Peyton Manning for the most passing yards in the first five years of a career. L.A. made the playoffs. Key roster additions: G Mekhi Becton, RB Najee Harris, WR Mike Williams, RB Omarion Hampton; key roster subtractions: DT Poona Ford, CB Kristian Fulton. Los Angeles Rams (10-7): The Rams started slowly but won five straight games late in the season and won the NFC West. Key roster additions: WR Davante Adams, DT Poona Ford; key roster subtractions: WR Cooper Kupp, DT Bobby Brown III, WR Demarcus Robinson. Seattle Seahawks (10-7): Seattle appeared to be in control of the NFC West before a late-season slump. Key roster additions; QB Sam Darnold, WR Cooper Kupp, DE DeMarcus Lawrence, G Grey Zabel; key roster subtractions: QB Geno Smith, WR D.K. Metcalf, WR Tyler Lockett. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7): The Steelers earned an AFC wild-card berth despite losing to the Colts. Will QB Aaron Rodgers decide to sign with Pittsburgh? Key roster additions: QB Mason Rudolph, WR D.K. Metcalf, CB Darius Slay Jr.; key roster subtractions: QBs Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, RB Najee Harris, WR George Pickens. One of the Colts' home games will be played in Berlin, Germany. Not many Colts games have been put in stand-alone spots in recent seasons, let alone holidays. The Colts played on Jan. 1, 2023, a Sunday, losing to the New York Giants. They beat the Arizona Cardinals on Christmas Day in 2021, a Saturday. There will be the traditional Thanksgiving Day tripleheader on Nov. 27, with the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys hosting games. The third Thanksgiving host has not been announced. The NFL will have a Christmas Day tripleheader in 2025. Two games will air on Thursday, Dec. 25, on Netflix followed by a "Thursday Night Football" game on Amazon Prime, the league announced at its annual owners' meetings in April. The NFL had a Christmas doubleheader on a Wednesday last year. The Colts will host a game at Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. Looking to buy Colts tickets for 2025? We've got you covered. Season tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are available at
USA Today
12-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Houston Texans schedule 2025: Predictions, picks ahead of NFL schedule release
Houston Texans schedule 2025: Predictions, picks ahead of NFL schedule release The 2025 NFL schedule release is just days away, and Houston Texans fans are about to find out what awaits the back-to-back AFC South champions this season. The Texans are coming off another 10-7 finish behind the duo of DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud. While Houston might have won another AFC South crown, it was expected to make a jump into a contention threat for 2025, but finished with the same record despite spending over $70 million in free agency. There's hope on the horizon with the hiring of new offensive coordinator Nick Caley, but everything falls in line based on the offensive line. Houston's roster boasts ample talent, including a former Offensive Rookie of the Year in Stroud, receivers Nico Collins, Christian Kirk and Jayden Higgins, tight end Dalton Schultz, as well as All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., defensive backs Calen Bullock, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Kamari Lassiter, defensive tackles Danielle Hunter, Will Anderson Jr. and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. Here's what we know about the 2025 NFL schedule release date. Buy Houston Texans tickets for 2025 Houston Texans opponents 2025 The Texans will play the NFC West, AFC East and their fellow AFC South teams twice. HOME: Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers AWAY: Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens Texans strength of schedule The Texans have one of the easiest schedules next season. Houston's 2025 opponents hold a combined win-loss record of 124-114 (.521), ranking as the 25th-most difficult in the NFL. The Texans face the fourth-toughest schedule in the AFC South, trailing the Jaguars (sixth-toughest), Titans (eighth-toughest) and Colts (12th-toughest). Texans prime time games The NFL limits teams to six prime-time games in a regular season, meaning the Texans are probably in a lock for three or four games. Houston should have a chance to take on the Bills or Chiefs either on Sunday night or on ESPN's Monday Night Football. There's a chance for a rematch of last season's AFC Wild-Card Round against Los Angeles on Amazon Prime. Other likely prime-time matchups include the Bucaneers, Rams, Seahawks and potentially Jagaurs if Trevor Lawrence and Travis Hunter hold up their end of the bargain. Buy Houston Texans tickets for 2025 Texans record prediction 2025 Record prediction: 11-6 Despite strong drafts from Tennessee and Jacksonville, Houston remains the top team in the AFC South entering the summer. Stroud, under the direction of new offensive coordinator Caley, should take a step forward due to the arrival of Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel and veteran slot receiver Christian Kirk. The Texans went 5-1 in the AFC South in 2024. Maybe instead of losing to the Titans, Houston drops a home game against Jacksonville. Even 6-0 isn't far-fetched when considering the status of all three AFC South quarterbacks. Houston will also face the AFC West and NFC West in non-divisional play, though, which is a tough slate of games. Three AFC West teams made the playoffs in 2024, but the NFC West could be tougher in 2025 with improvements in Arizona and Seattle. If the defense takes a step forward, Houston could be a top-three unit in the sport. The offense should also take a step forward under Caley with lots of investment via the draft. Add all that up, even if Houston loses six games in non-conference games, so long as it wins four and goes 5-1 in conference play, a third championship is in play.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jaylin Noel might jump to WR2 quickly in the Houston Texans offense
Jaylin Noel might jump to WR2 quickly in the Houston Texans offense | NFL Draft Live Yahoo Sports' 'Draft Live' crew reacts to the Houston Texans selecting Iowa State WR in the third round of the draft. View more Video Transcript Uh, Jalen Noel, you said, whoa, for the Texans. Uh, OK, two things are hilarious. Advertisement Wa't they draft Higgins earlier? Yes, number one, they drafted the other Iowa State receiver Jayden Higgins earlier, so one of them will work out. Straight up. I, I just like Jalen Noll a little bit better as a player, even though I, as I said, I love the, the, this landing spot for, for Jayden Higgins. The second thing is. I compared Jalen Noel to Josh Downes, who went 79th overall the two drafts ago, so late to the Indianapolis Colts. Jalen Noles's being taken at the 79th overall pick here. Like it just makes too much. sizeism is still rampant in the NFL, the receiver position. These guys are going too late. Advertisement Uh, Jalen Noel, people compare him to Christian Kirk, who is currently on the Texans roster, so, uh. There's clearly a and again this is a sign that they're not counting on Tank Dell at this point, which I think unfortunately that is where we have to be. But he can bring you a lot of those same routes like vertical stuff from the slot or the flanker position. Man, again, just Nico Collins is that ex-receiver, and then these two guys, uh, Jayden Higgins and Jaylen Noel working as like big slot, little slot, big flanker, little flanker. They did college a little bit. Works it's, it's perfect. Like that's that is so fun. Advertisement If I'm CJ Stroud right now, I'm, I'm feeling great, fantasy fit gotta ask. Yeah, I mean, I honestly, I, it wouldn't be surprising if he's better than Jayden Higgins or more productive in time, but I, again, this is a great landing spot for both of these guys. Uh, they would both be on kind of, I, I'm just gonna watch the training camp report, see who's running mostly with the ones now. Kirk is probably the favorite to be the #2 receiver this year, but. He's a one year rental player and also coming back from an injury. So, uh, man, I, I, I'm really excited for both these guys. I again, late round sleeper. Advertisement I, I know you can sell me on either one of these. Noel is he gets the useful tag complimentary, and yeah, Christian Kirk was my comparison for him, but it was Christian Kirk if he could block and that's what I like about them. They're gonna want to block too. Yes, and he can do the dirty work stuff. That's what I love. He's a vertical guy. His ball skills are better than Higgins in the weirdest way. As far as like contest to get stuff, uh, Higgins doesn't drop a lot, but, uh, Noel doesn't either. Uh, it brings the deep ball element. Good route runner. It's got some yak, good punt returner as well, won Special teams player of the Year in a Big 12 last year. Advertisement I do, I do love it when teams look at a position. You talk about the Jets with the offensive tackle last year. Look at a position, they say never again. We are never going to go through what we went through last year. So we go, yeah, Chrisian Kirk, you add the two Iowa State receivers and you joker pulls or pulls Qs and say. Tryouts. I mean they had like Xavier no disrespect to these players, but they had Xavier Hutchinson and John Meche like multiple times like, oh like, these guys again like they're running the main routes in the games like that just can't continue to happen to a quarterback and see who has so much problems. This is gonna be a safety blanket. He's gonna love this guy.
