Ka'imi Fairbairn wins fifth AFC special teams player of the week award

Ka'imi Fairbairn wins fifth AFC special teams player of the week award

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The Houston Texans secured the AFC's No. 5 seed with a victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18, bolstered by an impressive performance from their kicker, Ka’imi Fairbairn. Fairbairn has been named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after successfully converting all six of his field goal attempts and two extra points in the 38-30 win. His field goals were from distances of 51, 48, 29, 43, 44, and 43 yards. This marks Fairbairn's fifth career Special Teams Player of the Week award, with his previous recognition occurring in Week 5 of the 2024 season.

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/authors/myles-simmonson January 7, 2026
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