No sophomore jinx for these Arizona Cardinals

SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 07: Christian Kirk #13 of the Arizona Cardinals runs after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 07: Christian Kirk #13 of the Arizona Cardinals runs after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 28: Wide receiver Christian Kirk #13 of the Arizona Cardinals scores the game winning touchdown over cornerback Jimmie Ward #20 and defensive back Tyvis Powell #30 of the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 28: Wide receiver Christian Kirk #13 of the Arizona Cardinals scores the game winning touchdown over cornerback Jimmie Ward #20 and defensive back Tyvis Powell #30 of the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Christian Kirk

It is safe to say, the expectations are high for Kirk in his second season.  He had a very good rookie season and now he is inserted into an offense that plans to throw more.

His 2018 season ended prematurely because of injury but he still managed to put up decent numbers for a rookie.  He had 43 receptions for 590-yards and three touchdowns.

Two of his touchdowns were huge.  He had a 75-yard touchdown reception to start off the game in San Francisco and then caught a late fourth quarter touchdown pass against the 49ers at home a couple of weeks later.

Kirk is going to continue to be a huge playmaker.  We should all get used to hearing Kyler Murray to Christian Kirk.

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While he will still be the number two receiver on the depth chart to start 2019, behind Larry Fitzgerald, it will seem like he is playing more like a number one.  He will get plenty of opportunity to shine in 2019.