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MARCH 23 • FOX SPORTS

Who Are The NFL's Highest-Paid Players at Each Position?

Extended by Houston Fairbairn and the Texans have agreed on a two-year deal for the kicker, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact The contract is a two-year, $13 million extension, which makes Fairbairn the highest-paid kicker in the NFL. The 32-year-old made NFL history during the 2025 season by tying David Akers' 2011 record for most field goals in a single season with 44. This extension will likely provide continuity in special-teams production for the Texans as they chase a fourth consecutive playoff birth in the 2026 season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Tomlin and the Steelers look to end a long run of playoff futility against the streaking Texans

Mike Tomlin and the AFC North champion Pittsburgh Steelers host streaking Houston in the first round of the NFL playoffs, looking to end a lengthy run of playoff futility

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Texans' defense sets franchise records, prepares for Steelers in playoffs

The Houston Texans wrapped up the best defensive season in franchise history with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Ties NFL record in win Fairbairn successfully converted six of six field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Sunday's 38-30 win over Indianapolis in Week 18.

Impact Fairbairn, who tied a franchise record for field goals in a single game, upped his season total to 44 field goals, which tied an NFL single-season record set by David Akers in 2011 for the 49ers. Fairbairn, who missed two games in 2025 due to injury, converted 44-of-49 FGA (92 percent) and all 28 of his extra-point tries in 2025. He finished second in scoring with 160 points, behind Seattle's Jason Myers (171).

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Texans win 38-30 over Colts, clinch No. 5 seed in AFC playoffs

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Practices in full Thursday Fairbairn (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Fairbarin was limited in Wednesday's practice while under the weather, but it appears the veteran kicker is past his illness and is on track to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Colts. Fairbairn has gone 38-for-42 on field-goal attempts and 26-for-26 on point-after tries through 14 regular-season games.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Fairbairn was limited in practice Wednesday due to an illness.

Impact It's not clear when Fairbairn began feeling under the weather, but the good news is that it's relatively early in the week. Given that he was able to log a limited practice Wednesday, it's likely that the veteran kicker will be able to play Sunday against Indianapolis. Fairbairn has gone 16-for-17 on FG attempts since returning Week 12 from a two-game absence due to a quad injury.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flawless in win Fairbairn made both of his field goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers.

Impact Fairbairn converted field goal attempts from 41 yards and 44 yards in Saturday's effort. The kicker accounted for eight of the team's 20 points in the win. Fairbairn has now made 38-of-42 field goals and 26-of-26 extra points on the season.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DeMeco Ryans makes franchise history with Texans' third 10-win season

Houston’s DeMeco Ryans became the first coach in franchise history to win at least 10 games in three consecutive seasons with the Texans' 23-21 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Su...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes long kicks Sunday Fairbairn hit all three field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Raiders.

Impact The kicker's field goals came from 55, 50 and 49 yards, respectively. Fairbairn has only missed four kicks this year, all field goals from 50 yards or longer, though he was perfect from that distance Sunday. The longtime Texan remains a reliable kicking option on a team that often settles for field goals.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans extend winning streak to 7 with 23-21 victory over Raiders

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Busy day in Week 15 win Fairbairn went 4-for-5 on field-goal attempts and made all four of his point-after tries during the Texans' 40-20 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact It was a busy day for Fairbairn as the Texans' offense moved down the field with ease. His longest field goal came from 55 yards in the second quarter, and his lone blemish came late in the same frame, when his 52-yard field-goal attempt was blocked by Calais Campbell. Fairbairn has made two or more field goals in 11 of 12 regular-season games and has made four or more in three of those contests. He is now 33-for-37 on field-goal attempts (with all four misses coming from 50-plus yards) and 22-for-22 on extra-point tries on the year.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Converts two FGAs in victory Fairbairn went 2-for-2 on field-goal tries and made both of his PATs in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chiefs.

Impact Fairbairn connected on a 35-yard field goal in the first quarter before later adding a 28-yarder in the fourth quarter, notching his eighth straight contest with at least two field-goal makes. The kicker has been an elite option for fantasy managers this season, going 29-for-32 on field-goal tries, including 5-for-8 from 50-plus yards, over 11 games.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nails two FGAs in win Fairbairn made both of his field-goal attempts and extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Colts.

Impact Fairbairn extended his streak of appearances with multiple field-goal makes to seven straight games, converting kicks from 23 and 43 yards versus Indianapolis. The kicker is now up to 27-for-30 on field-goal tries, including 5-for-8 from 50-plus yards, over 10 contests this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans get 8 sacks and Bullock forces 3 turnovers in Houston's 23-19 win over Bills

Houston’s dominant defense sacked Josh Allen eight times and Calen Bullock forced three turnovers, with his second interception sealing the Texans’ 23-19 win over the Buffalo Bills

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes three FGAs in return Fairbairn went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and made both of his PATs in Thursday night's 23-19 win over the Bills.

Impact Fairbairn made his return to action after missing two games with a right quadriceps injury, making field goals from 24 and 43 yards in the first half before later adding a 26-yard make in the third quarter. The kicker has now made multiple field goals in six straight contests that he's appeared in, including 12 total field-goal makes over his last three games. Fairbairn has gone 25-for-28 on field-goal tries, including 5-for-8 from 50-plus yards, while making all 14 of his extra-point attempts over nine contests this season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Allen, Bills face challenge against Texans' top-ranked defense on Thursday night

Josh Allen had one of the best games of his career last week, throwing three touchdown passes and running for three more scores to lead the Buffalo Bills to a win over the Tampa Ba...

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Full listing Monday Fairbairn (right quadriceps) was listed as full on Monday's practice estimate.

Impact Fairbairn didn't practice at all ahead of missing the Texans' last two contests, so his listed activity level Monday is a step in the right direction as he seeks his first game action since Week 9. Matthew Wright has filled in for Fairbairn the past two contests, connecting on all four field-goal attempts and both point-after tries. Fairbairn's full walkthrough implies he's set to return Thursday versus the Bills, but as of Monday both he and Wright remain on Houston's active roster.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Davis Mills leads Texans to 16-13 win over Titans on Wright's game-ending field goal

The Houston Texans have swept the season series with the Tennessee Titans

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Texans' C.J. Stroud to miss second game due to concussion; Davis Mills to start

Houston quarterback C

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't face Titans Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Thursday that Fairbairn (quadriceps) is ruled out for Sunday's game against Tennessee, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Fairbairn will miss a second consecutive game due to a quad injury suffered Week 9 versus the Broncos, leaving Matthew Wright in position to draw another start versus the Titans. In Week 12, Fairbairn will face a short recovery window before the Texans take on Buffalo on Thursday Night Football, which increases the risk of him being sidelined for a third straight game.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Thursday Fairbairn (quad) isn't practicing Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Fairbairn was expected to miss more than one week after getting hurt in Week 9 against the Broncos, per an earlier report from Wilson. The standout kicker is tracking toward a second consecutive absence Sunday against the Titans, though Fairbairn could give himself a chance to play by returning to practice Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday. Matthew Wright filled in for Fairbairn in Week 10 against the Jaguars and would do so again Sunday if Fairbairn's ruled out.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Wednesday Fairbairn (quad) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Matthew Wright was signed to the Texans' active roster (from the practice squad) Saturday under the expectation that Fairbairn -- who was inactive Sunday against the Jaguars -- will need more than one week to heal up. Following a 'DNP' Wednesday, Fairbairn has two more chances to practice ahead of Week 11 action, but for now it looks like Wright is trending toward kicking again this weekend.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Fairbairn (quad) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Fairbairn, who wasn't able to practice this week, will thus target a potential return to action Nov. 16 against the Titans. In his absence this weekend, Matthew Wright is on track to be elevated from the practice squad to kick this weekend.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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