Texans’ Christian Kirk (hamstring) is predicted to overlook Week 1 vs. the Rams

Following three seasons with Jacksonville, the Jaguars traded Christian Kirk within the 2025 offseason. He stayed within the AFC South and is a part of the Texans’ roster. 

The 28-year-old WR performed in eight video games for Jacksonville in 2024 and made seven begins. Kirk suffered a damaged collarbone and had season-ending surgical procedure. He recovered properly this offseason and is ready to be Houston’s WR2 in 2025. Nevertheless, league insiders have reported that Kirk suffered a strained hamstring. ESPN’s Adam Shefter stated Christian Kirk is predicted to overlook Week 1 vs. the Rams.

Houston will possible be with out  Christian Kirk in Week 1

Texans WR Christian Kirk has a strained hamstring that’s anticipated to sideline him for not less than Sunday’s opener vs. the Rams and probably longer, per sources. One supply estimated it to be a two-week harm for Kirk, however the Texans might be “cautious” with him. pic.twitter.com/2nkyFGUhI8

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 4, 2025

In 2024, a number of Texans WRs suffered season-ending accidents. Stefon Diggs tore his ACL final 12 months and didn’t re-sign with Houston. Diggs is a member of the New England Patriots in 2025. Moreover, WR Tank Dell suffered a devastating knee harm in 2024. He’s set to overlook the complete 2025 season due to it. That’s why the Texans went out and traded for former second-round choose Christian Kirk.

Krik was on the Jacksonville Jaguars final 12 months and performed a career-low eight video games. The 28-year-old suffered a damaged collarbone in Week 8. This offseason, Krik bounced again properly from his harm and was set to have a task with Houston to start the 12 months. That each one modified when NFL insiders reported that Kirk suffered a strained hamstring.

Jaylin Noel on vibe, debut, having to step up in Christian Kirk’s absence. pic.twitter.com/XrHaDlmZVa

— Landry Locker (@LandryLocker) September 4, 2025

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Kirk is predicted to overlook Week 1 vs. the Los Angeles Rams. One supply instructed Schefter that Kirk may miss not less than two weeks, if not longer, with this hamstring harm. With Kirk out, this leaves the door extensive open for 2 rookie WRs to step up and be productive. Within the second spherical of the 2025 NFL draft, the Texans chosen Jayden Higgins out of Iowa State.

Higgins is a powerful athlete, and he confirmed off these expertise on the 2025 scouting mix. That’s why the 22-year-old was a high 35 choose within the NFL draft. Moreover, the Texans used a third-round choose to pick Jaylin Noel out of Iowa State. Higgins and Noel had been teammates for 2 seasons with the Cyclones. Now, they’re each on the Texans’ energetic roster and have an opportunity to make an impression in Week 1 with Christian Kirk out. Houston is on the street to play the Rams.