Texans’ Running Back Dare Ogunbowale Steps in as Kicker, Scores Decisive Field Goal in 39-37 Win Over Buccaneers

Ogunbowale Becomes First Non-Kicker to Make a Field Goal Since 2004, Assists Texans to 39-37 Victory After Regular Kicker Fairbairn Suffers Quad Injury.

Dare Ogunbowale, the Texans' running back, unexpectedly stepped in as a kicker during the match against Tampa Bay Buccaneers because regular kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn suffered from a quadriceps injury.
Not only did Ogunbowale manage kickoffs, but he also made a 29-yards field goal in the fourth quarter that gave the Texans a lead of 33-30.
Ogunbowale's successful field goal made him the first non-kicker or punter to make a field goal since Wes Welker did it in 2004.
Ogunbowale took up emergency kicker duties last season when he showed Special Teams Coordinator Frank Ross his special skill. Even though he was never listed on the depth chart as a kicker, his background in soccer made him suited for the role.
Ogunbowale managed to keep his composure under pressure, revealing he was more nervous for the kickoffs than the field goals due to the extra time he had to think.
Although Ogunbowale pulled off the impressive feat of scoring a game-changing field goal, he has no intention of taking on the role of the team's lead kicker, insisting Fairbairn's job is safe.