Ka'imi Fairbairn Named AFC Special Teams Player of Month
The Texans kicker earned the honor after making 15 of 16 field goal attempts this season.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Football
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month. He has made 15 of 16 field goal attempts and every extra point attempt this season.
Why it matters
The award recognizes a consistent season from a kicker who holds Texans records for field goal attempts and makes. Fairbairn is also the most accurate kicker in franchise history.
Fairbairn has made 15 of 16 field goal attempts this season, with his only miss coming on a 58-yard attempt against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. The extraction does not indicate how the award was selected.
The players
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Fairbairn is the Houston Texans placekicker who holds the franchise records for field goal attempts and field goals made.
Frank Ross
Ross is a Texans figure who commented on Fairbairn's mental toughness and preparation during the practice week.
The details
Fairbairn's only missed field goal this season came in Week 2 against Cincinnati. Texans records he holds include most field goal attempts and most field goals made. Frank Ross credited Fairbairn's mental toughness and focus across the practice week, along with his recovery days and kicking sessions.
Timeline
Week 2: Fairbairn misses a 58-yard field goal against Cincinnati.
Before the bye week: Texans lose to the New York Giants in overtime.
November 6, 2026: Fairbairn is named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month.
Season Trajectory
If Fairbairn maintains his current rate, it would be his highest field goal percentage since 2023 and his second-highest in his NFL career. That places this award within a multi-season pattern of accuracy for the Texans kicker.
Fantasy managers who roster Fairbairn can weigh his 15-of-16 field goal accuracy when setting lineups. The Texans' upcoming 3:30 p.m. kickoff against the Chargers at SoFi Stadium gives fans a specific game to track his next attempts.
The takeaway
Consistent kicking often goes underrecognized until a season's totals make the case. Fairbairn's 15-of-16 record and perfect extra point mark show how steady performance at a single position can separate a team's special teams unit over a full season.
What happens next
The Texans face the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Texans Wire.
