The Houston Texans (2-3) will host the San Francisco 49ers (5-2) in Week 8. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Christian Kirk.
Is Christian Kirk Playing in Week 8?
Update: Kirk has been ruled out and will not play in Week 8.
Kirk (hamstring) isn’t practicing Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the Texans’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Christian Kirk in Week 8?
Christian Kirk was added to the Week 7 injury report heading into the weekend and was ruled out on Saturday with a hamstring injury.
The hamstring injury delayed his 2023 debut by two weeks and capped his snap share at 67.8% in the three games he has managed to be active for. This team pretty clearly needs a secondary threat next to Nico Collins, and Kirk is a clear favorite to assume that role, but with three DNPs working against him this season after missing nine in 2024 and five in 2023, he’s going to need to prove full health before getting the least bit of fantasy lineup consideration.
The short-term schedule isn’t friendly (Denver comes to Houston next week), but if he can round into form by December, there’s a world in which he’s a viable flex (against Arizona and Las Vegas in Weeks 15-16).
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Kirk’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8
Kirk is projected to score 7.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Kirk to have 3 receptions for 36 yards and 0.2 touchdowns. Kirk could also add 0 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 8 Weather Impact: 49ers at Texans
Since the Texans play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 8 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
