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2021 Fantasy Stats
   Fantasy
WkOppResultsPts
1JAX
Win, 37-21
9.50
2@CLE
Loss, 21-31
7.00
3CAR
Loss, 9-24
8.50
4@BUF
Loss, 0-40
6.50
5NE
Loss, 22-25
8.00
6@IND
Loss, 3-31
4.00
7@ARI
Loss, 5-31
7.00
8LA
Loss, 22-38
3.50
9@MIA
Loss, 9-17
0.00
10Bye  0.00
11@TEN
Win, 22-13
0.00
12NYJ
Loss, 14-21
0.00
13IND
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
14SEA
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
15@JAX
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
16LAC
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
17@SF
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
0.00
18TEN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
2021 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1JAX,
W 37-21
5-1--9.50
2@CLE,
L 21-31
4---17.00
3CAR,
L 9-24
7----8.50
4@BUF,
L 0-40
4----6.50
5NE,
L 22-25
4----8.00
6@IND,
L 3-31
4----4.00
7@ARI,
L 5-31
4----7.00
8LA,
L 22-38
2----3.50
9@MIA,
L 9-17
-----0.00
10Bye-----0.00
11@TEN,
W 22-13
-----0.00
12NYJ,
L 14-21
-----0.00
13IND,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
14SEA,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
15@JAX,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
16LAC,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
17@SF,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
18TEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
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News

  • Placed on injured reserve

    Kirksey (thumb) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

    Analysis: Kirksey fractured his thumb in Week 7 against the Cardinals and ended up playing in Week 8 against the Rams. He was unable to practice this week, however, and was declared out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins on Friday. Kirksey will undergo surgery and will be eligible to return to the roster as soon as Week 13, when the Texans host the Colts on Dec. 5. Meanwhile, the newly acquired Eric Wilson could be a candidate to fill Kirksey's starting role at linebacker.

    Published: Sat, Nov 6 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will not play Sunday

    Kirksey (thumb) will not play Sunday against the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Kirksey was able to play Sunday against the Rams after being questionable with a fractured thumb he received in the Texans' Week 7 game against the Cardinals. Despite playing Sunday, Kirksey was unable to log a practice this week. In his absence, Kamu Grugier-Hill will likely step into a larger role.

    Published: Fri, Nov 5 at 1:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Playing against Rams

    Kirksey (thumb) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

    Analysis: The 28-year-old recorded eight tackles (four solo) in the Texans' Week 7 loss to the Cardinals, and while he practiced on a limited basis earlier this week, he was deemed healthy enough to be active. Kirksey has 51 tackles, five passes defended, one interception and one recovered fumble this season.

    Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 9:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable

    Kirksey (thumb) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Rams, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Kirksey recorded eight tackles (four solo) in the Texans' Week 7 loss to the Cardinals. However, he also came out of the contest with a fractured thumb. The 29-year-old practiced in limited fashion for consecutive days to close out the week and is looking like a game-time decision.

    Published: Fri, Oct 29 at 5:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Fractures thumb Sunday

    Coach David Culley said Kirksey fractured his thumb during Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Despite the injury, Kirksey totaled eight tackles (four solo) during the Texans' Week 7 matchup with the Cardinals. If Kirksey is forced to miss time, Kamu Grugier-Hill will likely see increased snaps during the 29-year-old's absence.

    Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 5:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leading tackler

    Kirksey compiled 12 total tackles and a pass defended in a 25-22 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

    Analysis: Kirksey's 12 tackles (six solo) were a season- and team-best figure. As an every-down safety for the Texans, Kirksey has a solid weekly floor as an IDP play. In Week 6, Kirksey and the Texans will travel to take on divisional foe Indianapolis.

    Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 6:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Productive in blowout loss

    Kirksey had seven tackles (four solo) and one pass breakup during Sunday's 40-0 loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: Kirksey boasts 29 total tackles through the first four weeks of the season. His weekly floor for tackles makes him a reliable weekly IDP asset. In Week 5, the Texans are slated to face off against New England.

    Published: Wed, Oct 6 at 6:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Costly penalty in Week 3 loss

    Kirksey totaled 10 tackles (seven solo) in Thursday's 24-9 loss to the Panthers.

    Analysis: It was a busy night for Houston's linebacker corps, as Kirksey's tackle total was bested by Zach Cunningham's 14. Kirksey's solid performance was marred by an ill-advised unnecessary roughness penalty for helmet-to-helmet contact on sliding quarterback Sam Darnold. That play turned what would have been a 3rd-and-6 into a Carolina first down, and the Panthers went on to cap that drive with a touchdown to take a 14-6 third-quarter lead.

    Published: Fri, Sep 24 at 10:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records INT in win

    Kirksey recorded six tackles (five solo), two pass breakups and an interception in Sunday's 37-21 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Kirksey accounted for No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence's third interception of Week 1. Last year with the Packers, Kirksey posted 77 tackles, four pass breakups and two interceptions across 11 games. He'll have major IDP upside if he can stay healthy, especially with the number of negative game scripts the Texans should face moving forward.

    Published: Tue, Sep 14 at 7:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heading to Houston

    Kirksey signed a one-year contract with the Texans on Friday worth up to $4.5 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Green Bay let Kirksey go with a failed physical designation after he enjoyed a reasonably successful 2020 campaign with the team. The linebacker posted 77 tackles and two sacks in 11 games last season and will aim to put up similar numbers in Houston.

    Published: Fri, Mar 12 at 10:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Failed physical designation

    The Packers cut Kirksey (undisclosed) on Friday after a failed physical, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: While it was previously unknown why Kirksey was released, it's been confirmed that the linebacker was let go with a failed physical designation. Kirksey -- who logged 77 tackles in 11 games last season -- will now aim to continue his NFL career elsewhere during the 2021 campaign.

    Published: Fri, Feb 19 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Released by Packers

    Kirksey was released by Green Bay on Friday.

    Analysis: Kirksey suited up in 11 games with the team during the 2020 season, posting 77 tackles (46 solo), two interceptions, two sacks and four pass breakups. The team seemed to favor Krys Barnes over the veteran toward the end of the campaign. Kirksey will now aim to find a new NFL home for the 2021 season.

    Published: Fri, Feb 19 at 1:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • First sack as a Packer

    Kirksey recorded a sack and an interception across 12 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Titans.

    Analysis: Kirksey played limited snaps Sunday night but was still able to make a huge impact, as the veteran recorded his first sack and second interception in a Packers' uniform. From Week 10 through Week 15, Kirksey was averaging over 62 snaps per game, but it appears Green Bay is now favoring Krys Barnes for the time being.

    Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 9:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in tackles

    Kirksey collected seven tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 30-16 victory over the Eagles.

    Analysis: Kirksey turned in another solid showing, leading the Packers with seven tackles on the way to a win. He's now registered 30 tackles (17 solo), two passes defensed and an interception over his last four contests.

    Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 9:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Puts together big day in loss

    Kirksey registered 11 tackles (six solo), one pass defensed and an interception in Sunday's game against the Colts.

    Analysis: Kirksey was the recipient of a tipped pass from Philip Rivers in the first half, ultimately resulting in a touchdown for his squad. The linebacker also led his team in tackles, marking his third double-digit total in five games this year. Kirksey has collected 45 tackles (28 solo) and one pass defensed to go with Sunday's interception so far this season.

    Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 9:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Plays every snap in return

    Kirksey posted seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Kirksey returned to action after six weeks on IR with a pectoral injury, and he played every defensive snap and led the team in tackles. His starting job should be secure even when Krys Barnes returns from the reserve/COVID-19 list, too. Kirksey is an intriguing IDP play, as he's piled up 31 tackles in his three non-injury-shortened games.

    Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns from IR

    The Packers activated Kirksey (pectoral) from injured reserve Saturday.

    Analysis: Kirksey will return to the lineup Sunday against the Jaguars, and he should start at inside linebacker right away. In the two games this season where Kirksey played every snap, he totaled 12 tackles. The 28-year-old has a high floor as an IDP option, but his ceiling is capped, as he hasn't recorded a sack since the 2017 season.

    Published: Sat, Nov 14 at 1:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Coach optimistic about return

    Coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that he's optimistic about Kirksey's (pectoral) chances of suiting up for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Rob Demovsky of ESPN NFL Nation reports.

    Analysis: Kirksey's status will be confirmed by Saturday, as the team will need to activate him from IR in order for the linebacker to be eligible to suit up Sunday. Wide receiver Allen Lazard (abdomen) is in the same situation. Kirksey had been off to a hot start prior to getting hurt in Week 3, opening the season with a pair of 12-tackle performances.

    Published: Fri, Nov 13 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return Thursday

    The Packers failed to activate Kirksey (pectoral) for Thursday's game against the 49ers, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Kirksey returned to practice Oct. 28, signaling his impending return to the field. The Packers still have two weeks to take the veteran off injured reserve, so there's certainly a good chance for Kirksey to return this season. Kirksey racked up 12 tackles through the first two games before getting hurt, and he'll have an extra 10 days to prepare before his next chance to suit up in Week 10 against Jacksonville.

    Published: Thu, Nov 5 at 3:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for practice

    Kirksey (pectoral) has been cleared for practice, opening up a 21-day window for him to be taken off IR, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

    Analysis: While Kirksey's eligible to return to game action as soon as Sunday against the Vikings, Silverstein cautions that the Packers like to use practice as part of the rehab process and rarely activate players in the same week that they resume practicing. With that information in mind, it's more likely that Kirksey's next game action won't come until Week 9 in San Francisco. The linebacker had racked up 12 tackles in Weeks 1 and 2 before getting injured early in Week 3 against the Saints, so his…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 28 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heads to IR

    The Packers placed Kirksey (pectoral) on injured reserve Saturday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Kirksey was already ruled out for Monday's game versus the Falcons, and he now won't be able to return until Week 7 against the Texans, at the earliest. The former Browns linebacker played every defensive snap before suffering this injury and piled up 27 tackles through three games. Ty Summers, Krys Barnes and Oren Burks will need to step up during his absence.

    Published: Sat, Oct 3 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for Thursday's practice

    Kirksey (pectoral) was unable to participate during Thursday's practice session.

    Analysis: The long-time Brown remains doubtful for Week 4, after Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reported that Kirksey would "miss some time" with the injury he suffered against the Saints on Sunday Night Football. If Kirksey is indeed unable to go in an upcoming Monday night matchup against Atlanta, 2019 seventh-round pick Ty Summers would stand to see an uptick in defensive usage.

    Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 5:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could miss time

    Kirksey is expected to miss games with a shoulder injury he picked up in Sunday's 37-30 win over the Saints, but the injury isn't expected to require surgery, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The nature of Kirksey's injury still isn't clear, but it's unlikely he plays in Week 4's matchup against the Falcons. However, he could have a chance to return after the Week 5 bye, but there's still no clear timeline or report on the nature of his injury. Ty Summers filled the void when he went down Sunday and will likely continue to do so until Kirksey returns.

    Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 1:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for rest of SNF

    Kirksey (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Saints.

    Analysis: Kirksey got hurt in the first half and was ruled out at halftime. Ty Summers should continue to fill in for Kirksey, who will set his sights on a Week 4 return against the Falcons.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 7:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hurts shoulder, return questionable

    Kirksey (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints.

    Analysis: With the oft-injured Kirksey sidelined, Ty Summers is filling in at inside linebacker. Kirksey would be a big loss for Green Bay's run defense after racking up 12 tackles in each of the team's first two games this season.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 6:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in tackles

    Kirksey recorded 12 tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's win over the Lions.

    Analysis: Kirksey was all over the field Sunday, as he now has 24 total tackles through his first two games with the Packers. What may be even more impressive is the fact Kirksey has not missed a defensive snap yet this season after struggling with injuries in recent years.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 8:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in tackles

    Kirksey made a team-leading 12 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's victory over the Vikings.

    Analysis: The Packers are banking on Kirksey staying healthy and playing a big role in the middle of their defense in 2020, and he did just that in Week 1. Kirksey was on the field for all 52 plays run by the Vikings' offense, so he will have plenty opportunities to make stops as long as he is out there. Keep in mind, the player he replaced in Green Bay -- Blake Martinez -- finished second in the league with 155 total tackles a year ago.

    Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 9:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Excited about health entering 2020

    Kirksey feels completely healthy ahead of the 2020 campaign, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Kirksey has missed most of the last two seasons due to separate hamstring and pectoral injuries, but when healthy he has proven to be an above-average middle linebacker capable of playing all three downs. It's a uniquely interesting spot to monitor throughout training camp for IDP leagues given previous Packers starting middle linebacker Blake Martinez averaged 148 tackles in each of the last three seasons. Kirksey has far more range and explosiveness than the now current Giants starter, but a…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 15 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Foresees big plays in 2020

    Kirksey (pectoral) said in a recent conference call with Packers reporters "Just looking at the playbook, I think there are plays out there for the [middle inside linebacker]," Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Amid an offseason of unique hurdles including shortened in-person activities, Kirksey appears to be enjoying an opportunity to pick up his new playbook while focus on maintaining full health. An explosive playmaker when healthy, injuries limited Kirksey to just nine combined games over the last two seasons. Now having linked with the Packers courtesy of a two-year, $16 million contract, Kirksey stands to see plenty of opportunity in 2020, provided he can keep on the field. Blake Martinez, who…read more

    Published: Thu, Jun 25 at 5:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inks deal with Green Bay

    Kirksey (pectoral) is signing a two-year, $16 million contract with the Packers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Kirksey was cut by the Browns last week, having played just nine games through two seasons of a four-year, $38 million contract. It looks like he won't be taking much of a pay cut for practical purposes, with the Packers banking on the 27-year-old to return to his peak form of 2016 and 2017. Kirksey started all 32 games between those two seasons, piling up 286 tackles and six sacks in a three-down role. He'll start at inside linebacker for Green Bay, potentially allowing the team to move on…read more

    Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 6:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Checking out Oakland

    Kirksey (pectoral) will visit the Raiders on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Released by the Browns on Tuesday, the 27-year-old linebacker already has visits lined up with three teams, per Dan Graziano of ESPN.com. Injuries limited Kirksey to nine appearances over the past two seasons, but prior to that he was a 16-game starter for Cleveland in 2016 and 2017. He should make a full recovery from October pectoral surgery before the start of training camp this summer.

    Published: Wed, Mar 11 at 8:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cut by Cleveland

    The Browns released Kirksey (pectoral) on Tuesday.

    Analysis: Kirksey made it through two seasons of a four-year, $38 million extension, playing just nine games in that stretch after opening his career with four consecutive 16-game campaigns. A torn pectoral ended his 2019 season in September and required surgery in early October. The 27-year-old linebacker should be healthy before training camp, and his 2016-17 peak -- 286 tackles, six sacks -- ensures he'll have interest from multiple teams.

    Published: Tue, Mar 10 at 8:29am by Rotowire.com
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