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The Houston Texans re-signed kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn to a three-year, $15.9 million deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Fairbairn's average annual value of $5.3 million makes him the fourth-highest paid kicker in the league on a yearly basis. The 30-year-old kicked in a career-low 12 games in 2023 due to injury, but he was solid when he was active, making 96.4 percent of his 28 field-goal attempts while missing just one of his 22 extra-point tries during the regular season. All seven of his NFL seasons have come with the Texans, and he's made 87.1 percent of his 201 field-goal attempts in that time. With young quarterback C.J. Stroud leading what should be an explosive Houston offense for years to come, Fairbairn's fantasy needle is pointing up heading into 2024.
Mar 6, 2024 2:35 PM EST
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (right quadricep) has been activated from injured reserve ahead of Week 15 versus the Tennessee Titans. This move was widely expected after he practiced in full all week long and did not carry an injury designation into the weekend. While Fairbairn ranked as a top-12 kicker when healthy earlier this season, he's not a reliable fantasy option this week. With C.J. Stroud (concussion) out, Case Keenum is expected to quarterback the Houston offense. This is a significant downgrade at quarterback and, along with the absence of Nico Collins (calf) and Tank Dell (leg), could make it difficult for the Texans to move down the field. Managers can leave Fairbairn on waivers until Stroud returns to the fold.
Dec 16, 2023 4:20 PM EST
The Houston Texans are expected to get starting kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) back from Injured Reserve in Week 15 for the contest against the Tennessee Titans, according to a source. Fairbairn has missed the last five games with a strained right quadriceps muscle, but he's fully recovered now and is set to return to regular kicking duties for the Texans. Houston has been rolling with Matt Ammendola with Fairbairn sidelined. Ammendola made six of his nine field-goal tries and 10 of his 11 point-after attempts in the last five games. Fairbairn had been a pretty reliable kicking option in fantasy before his injury, but he won't be on the streaming radar for fantasy managers if quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) is forced to miss time.
Dec 12, 2023 12:06 PM EST
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) hasn't suffered any setbacks in his recovery from a strained right quadriceps, according to sources, but he isn't quite ready to return in Week 14 against the New York Jets and will spend another week on Injured Reserve. As a result, the Texans will elevate Matt Ammendola from the practice squad to the active roster to kick against his former team on Sunday. Fairbairn will now miss his fifth game due to his quad injury, leaving Ammendola as the starter against the Jets this weekend. Fantasy managers should be able to find better options at the position. The 26-year-old Ammendola has made six of his nine field-goal tries and all 10 of his extra-point attempts in the four contests filling in for the hobbled Fairbairn.
Dec 9, 2023 12:15 PM EST
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) is expected to be activated from Injured Reserve and return to kick in Week 14 against the New York Jets. Fairbairn is required to miss just one more game while on Injured Reserve due to a strained quadriceps. Matt Ammendola hasn't been very effective in the three games that Fairbairn has missed, but the Texans will roll with him for one more game this Sunday against the Denver Broncos in Week 13. The 29-year-old Fairbairn has been a top-five fantasy kicker in 2023 based on average fantasy points per game at 8.5. In eight games before his quadriceps injury, Fairbairn had made 18 of his 19 field-goal tries and all 14 of his extra points, so he will surely be back on the fantasy map when he comes off IR next week.
Dec 2, 2023 12:31 PM EST
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) is eligible to be activated from Injured Reserve after the Week 13 game against the Denver Broncos and he is making significant progress in his recovery from a strained quadriceps, according to sources. Houston waived fill-in kicker Matt Ammendola on Monday, but he's a possibility to rejoin the practice squad. Meanwhile, the team is working out veteran Brett Maher on Tuesday. When healthy, Fairbairn is the Texans' regular kicker. The 29-year-old is in his seventh year with the team and had made 18 of his 19 field-goal tries and all 14 of his extra-point opportunities this year in eight games played before injuring his quadriceps in the Week 9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Nov 28, 2023 12:25 PM EST
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quad) has been placed on injured reserve. He departed midway through Week 9 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was unable to return. The 29-year-old will now miss four games with Matt Ammendola kicking in his absence. Despite the Texans' latest offensive success, Ammendola has historically struggled with accuracy and is not currently on the fantasy radar.
Nov 12, 2023 9:59 AM EST
With Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) out around three weeks with a strained quadriceps muscle that he suffered in the Week 9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, practice-squad kicker Matt Ammendola will be signed to the active 53-man roster, according to a source. Ammendola will make his Texans debut in Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Ammendola, 26, has two years of kicking experience in the NFL with the New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Royals, making just 18 of his 26 career field-goal attempts (69.2 percent) while making 19 of his 22 extra-point tries. Fantasy managers should be able to find much better streaming options at the position in Week 10 and beyond.
Nov 11, 2023 12:16 PM EST
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quad) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. This was widely anticipated after he was unable to practice in any capacity this week. The Texans turned to Dare Ogunbowale as their emergency kicker for the second half of Week 9, but they have since brought in a true kicker to prepare for Fairbairn's absence. The team signed Matt Ammendola, who spent two games each with the Cardinals and Chiefs in 2022. Through 15 games, he's converted 69.2 percent of field goals and 86.4 percent of extra points. Despite the Texans possessing a solid offense, Ammendola can't be trusted in fantasy football, primarily due to concerns about his accuracy.
Nov 10, 2023 4:33 PM EST
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) missed a second straight day of practice on Thursday. Fairbairn injured his right quadriceps muscle during a kickoff in the Week 9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and could end up missing multiple games due to the injury. Fantasy managers that have been using him as their starting kicker should have already been looking for other options at the position in Week 10. If the 29-year-old booter is ruled out on Friday, the Texans will elevate Matt Ammendola from the practice squad to the active roster to serve as their kicker this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Fantasy managers should look in another direction.
Nov 9, 2023 8:47 PM EST
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) did not practice on Wednesday. He was injured during a kickoff in the Texans' win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, forcing reserve running back Dare Ogunbowale to fill in. Fairbairn is set to miss at least a week with the injury but that absence could be extended. The reliable kicker has hit 18-of-19 field goals this season. To fill his place, Houston signed free agent Matt Ammendola to their practice squad and will activate him in the likely scenario that Fairbairn misses Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Nov 9, 2023 9:39 AM EST
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) was not present at practice on Wednesday and is trending toward missing the Week 10 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. Fairbairn injured his quadriceps muscle during a kickoff in the Week 9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and could end up missing multiple games, so fantasy managers that have been using the 29-year-old kicker should be looking for a replacement, at least in the short term. With Fairbairn injured, the team has signed Matt Ammendola to their practice squad, and he figures to take over kicking duties this weekend against Cincinnati.
Nov 8, 2023 5:21 PM EST
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) was injured on a kickoff in the Week 9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is scheduled to undergo an MRI exam on Monday. There is concerns that he could miss multiple games, according to a league source. It's bad news for the Texans special-teams unit, as Fairbairn had made 18 of his 19 field-goal tries this year before getting hurt in the first half on Sunday. He was replaced by running back Dare Ogunbowale, who made a 29-yard field goal in the win. Before getting hurt in Week 9, the 29-year-old Fairbairn made an extra point and a field goal from 50 yards out. Although Ogunbowale was serviceable in an emergency role, the Texans will likely sign another kicker if Fairbairn is unable to play in Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Nov 6, 2023 12:48 PM EST
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quad) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 9 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Running back Dare Ogunbowale is the team's emergency kickoff specialist, and he kicked the ball off to open the second half. It's too early to tell whether the Texans will attempt another field goal or simply pursue fourth-down conversions for the remainder of Sunday's game.
Nov 5, 2023 3:01 PM EST
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn has been a surprise fantasy option through the first seven weeks. The kicker is currently averaging 10.67 points per game through six contests and is an efficient 29-for-30 on all kicks this season. Fairbairn has also secured double-digit fantasy points in three of six games this year, including a season-high 15 points in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. With the Texans' offense continuing to put up points, Fairbairn is a strong kicker option against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8.
Oct 26, 2023 5:47 PM EST
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn will look to continue his strong season in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. Fairbairn went a perfect 7-for-7 on kicks last week, including a 3-for-3 showing on field goals. The Texans kicker has now made 11-of-12 field goals and 9-of-9 extra points to begin 2023. Fairbairn's strong play has helped him emerge as a top fantasy kicker. He's seventh overall among kickers in points scored and has back-to-back double-digit fantasy performances. With Houston's offense averaging 29 points per game over the past three contests, the Texans kicker is a solid option this weekend.
Oct 6, 2023 1:49 PM EST
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn was perfect on field goals in Week 1, and he'll look to carry that perfection into a Week 2 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. The kicker nailed three attempts from 38 yards, 36 yards, and 35 yards last week in Baltimore. It was an easy week for Fairbairn, who kicked just three short-field goals for Houston. After only missing two tries last year, the Texans' kicker is already off to a great start in 2023. But, with a rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud under center, the team could struggle offensively to get into Fairbairn's range. For now, he should only be started in deep leagues in Week 2.
Sep 14, 2023 6:47 PM EST
Fairbairn made his lone field-goal attempt and all three extra-point kicks in Sunday's 32-31 win over Indianapolis in Week 18.
Jan 9, 2023 7:30 AM EST
Fairbairn converted his lone field-goal attempt in Sunday's 31-3 loss to Jacksonville in Week 17.
Jan 2, 2023 8:09 AM EST
Fairbairn converted two of two field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point kick in Saturday's 19-14 win over the Titans in Week 16.
Dec 26, 2022 7:46 AM EST
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