Jaguars’ Christian Kirk could be back for Week 18 win-and-in game vs. Titans after missing past 4 with injury

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The Jacksonville Jaguars offense is set to receive a significant boost ahead of a pivotal Week 18 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. A victory Sunday would clinch back-to-back AFC South division titles, a first such occurrence for the franchise since 1998-99. 

In order to juice their offense, the Jaguars are set to activate wide receiver Christian Kirk from injured reserve just about a month removed from core muscle surgery, according to NFL Media. Kirk is listed as questionable on the team’s injury report after being a limited practice participant Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week. He went down early with the injury in the Jaguars’ 34-31 overtime loss against the Cincinnati Bengals on “Monday Night Football” in Week 13 on Dec. 4.

Through the first 13 weeks of the 2023 season, Kirk led the Jaguars with 787 receiving yards while ranking second on the team in both catches (57) and receiving…

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Author : Garrett Podell

Publish date : 2024-01-06 17:40:29

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