NFL Injury Report: Jaguars Get Standout WR Christian Kirk Back Just in Time for Playoff Push

Christian Kirk might just suit up for the Jaguars in time for the playoff push! Kirk, who’s been nursing an injury since a tough “Monday Night Football” clash with the Bengals in Week 13, underwent core muscle surgery and landed on the dreaded injured reserve on December 8th.

But the Jags just lobbed a game-changer into the mix. Kirk, with a glint in his eye, started his 21-day practice window this Wednesday. Setting the stage for a potential Sunday spectacle. The buzz around Kirk’s uncertain status has fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the moment when the final call is made on this playmaker’s game-time decision.

Christian Kirk unleashed?

The Jacksonville Jaguars are gearing up to unleash the dynamo that is Christian Kirk in their Sunday showdown against the Tennessee Titans! The scoop dropped when NFL insider Ian Rapoport took to social media platform ‘X’ to drop the bombshell.

In a headline, Rapoport spilled the beans. Saying, “Sources: The #Jaguars are planning to activate standout WR Christian Kirk prior to Sunday’s showdown with the #Titans, taking him off Injured Reserve just a month after undergoing core muscle surgery.” The support image featured Kirk in action.

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Now, let’s break down Kirk’s stats for a moment. In just 12 games this season, he’s racked up an impressive 57 receptions for 787 yards and three touchdowns. Bringing his A-game to Jacksonville with a whopping 141 receptions for 1,895 yards and 11 touchdowns in 29 games. More so, in the first matchup with the Titans on Nov. 19, Kirk hauled in three passes for 48 yards, setting the stage for what promises to be an epic rematch. But will he be able to make a comeback after a strenuous injury and such a short recovery period?

In the trenches with Kirk

Christian Kirk shared his surreal journey back to the locker room and the field after a mere four weeks. A torn left adductor muscle ripped right from the bone. As Kirk executed a jaw-dropping cut to snag a 26-yard pass from Lawrence during the Jaguars’ heart-shattering overtime loss to Cincinnati.

But that’s not the end of the drama. Kirk revealed he had been quietly battling a small tear in his right abdominal muscle for the five preceding games. Yet, he soldiered on without missing a beat—no practice time or game action sacrificed. So, as the clock ticks down to kickoff, the question remains: Will Christian Kirk suit up in teal and black for the showdown?

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