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Christian Kirk or Joshua PalmerWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Christian Kirk is listed out (calf) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Christian Kirk is a Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver who averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025. Joshua Palmer is a Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver who averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRJacksonville Jaguars
Christian Kirk
PPG
7.4
Games
13
Rec
52
Rec Yds
598
Rec TDs
2
Targets
78
Bye
Week 12
WRLos Angeles Chargers
Joshua Palmer
PPG
6.8
Games
14
Rec
42
Rec Yds
498
Rec TDs
2
Targets
65
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Christian Kirk vs Joshua Palmer: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatChristian KirkJoshua Palmer
PPG (Half-PPR)7.46.8
Games Played1314
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)9695
Receptions5242
Rec/Game4.03.0
Receiving Yards598498
Rec Yds/Game46.035.6
Receiving TDs22
Targets7865
Target Share/Game6.04.6
Bye WeekWeek 12Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Christian Kirk or Joshua Palmer in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Christian Kirk and Joshua Palmer is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Christian Kirk averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8.

Should I draft Christian Kirk or Joshua Palmer in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Christian Kirk averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025, and Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 across 14. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Christian Kirk and Joshua Palmer average in 2025?▾

Christian Kirk averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Christian Kirk and Joshua Palmer's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Christian Kirk (JAX) has a bye in Week 12, and Joshua Palmer (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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