Ka'imi Fairbairn named AFC special teams player of the month for October
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Ka'imi Fairbairn from the Houston Texans has been named the AFC special teams player of the month for October 2026. Fairbairn converted all 11 field goal attempts, including five from over 50 yards, and also made 10 extra points. His standout moment came with a 49-yard kick on the final play against the Jaguars, securing a win in Week 6. Fairbairn previously received this recognition in December 2018 and is currently performing well, with a season record of 15-of-16 on field goals and 16-of-16 on extra points.
- •Fairbairn made 11 field goals and 10 extra points in October.
- •He hit five field goals from at least 50 yards.
- •Fairbairn secured a Week 6 win with a 49-yard kick.
- •He has a season record of 15-of-16 on field goals.
- •This is Fairbairn's second player of the month award.
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Ka'imi Fairbairn is the AFC special teams player of the month
"It has not been a successful season for the Texans, but kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn is coming off of a strong October.
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