Who Should I Start? Ka'imi Fairbairn or Will Reichard

Wednesday, November 5, 4:07 PM

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quad) is not expected to play in Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. It's unclear when Fairbairn suffered the injury, but it is severe enough to sideline him for at least a week. Fairbairn has been excellent this season, making a league-high 22 field goals. The 32-year-old's status will continue to be monitored over the next week, while Matthew Wright will take over the kicking duties for Sunday.

Friday, November 7, 5:54 PM

Kicker Will Reichard should be considered an average fantasy option when his Minnesota Vikings play host to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10. Baltimore ranks 24th against fantasy kickers on the season, but has seen its defense come to life in the past month. The Ravens have held their past three opponents to an average of 13 points, and they enter the game with a few days of added rest after playing the Thursday night game in Week 9. Minnesota quarterback J.J. McCarthy performed admirably in a big win at Detroit, but he's started only three times in his career, and some bumps in the road should be expected. Reichard has been excellent overall, however, making 16-of-18 field goal attempts, but a tough-to-predict Vikings offense makes him a middling fantasy option.