Christian Kirk

He's seen at least six targets in each of his last five games, so volume isn't the issue, but something clearly is, as he's failed to top 50 yards in four of those five games, including each of the last three. With Kyler Murray struggling, Kirk is no longer a receiver you must start, especially when you look at the matchup this week. Wide receivers have averaged a league-low 136.3 yards per game against the Rams this year. They've allowed a league-low 29.9 PPR points per game to opposing receiving corps, which isn't even due to a lack of volume, because the 1.56 PPR points per target they've allowed is also the league-low. They've allowed a touchdown once every 34.5 targets, which is a tad ridiculous. If you think that he'll get more production because Hopkins will draw Jalen Ramsey, you're overlooking Darious Williams, who's been nearly as good as Ramsey, allowing just a 49.8 QB Rating in his coverage. There have been just 10 wide receivers all year who've finished as top-36 options against the Rams, which is obviously not great. Even lowering the bar to top-50 performances, they've allowed just 13 of those, which makes Kirk just a WR4/5-type option.

Christian Kirk ties season-low with 19 yards in Week 12 loss

Christian Kirk caught 3-of-6 targets for just 19 yards in a Week 12 loss to the Patriots.

Fantasy Impact

Kirk played on 86% of the snaps with Larry Fitzgerald inactive for this one, but wasn’t able to capitalize on the opportunities. The entire Cardinals offense was stymied by the Patriots defense, so look for Kirk and the entire offense to play a bit better in Week 13. It won’t be easy however as they face the Los Angeles Rams.