Houston Texans special teams coordinator Frank Ross publicly praised kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn following his selection as the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month. Despite the Texans struggling through the first seven games of the season, Ross highlighted Fairbairn’s consistent focus and mental resilience. “His powerful mind has grown him as a kicker and he should be proud of that,” Ross stated, emphasizing that the team relies on Fairbairn to perform under pressure regardless of the surrounding circumstances.
Texans kicker’s mental toughness shines through a rough start for Houston
Fairbairn’s statistical performance backs up Ross’s confidence, as he has converted 15 of his 16 field goal attempts and made every extra point attempt this season. His sole miss occurred on a 58-yarder against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. If Fairbairn maintains his current trajectory, he will record his highest field goal percentage since 2023, marking his second-highest accuracy rate in his NFL career.
This milestone cements Fairbairn’s status as the most accurate kicker in Texans franchise history. He currently holds the team records for most field goals made, a testament to his longevity and reliability in a critical role. As Houston looks to stabilize its offense and special teams unit, Fairbairn’s continued precision provides a vital foundation for the team to build upon in the second half of the season.
Source: Yahoo Sports
