KA'IMI FAIRBAIRN NEWS

Clears up cap space Fairbairn agreed to terms Monday on a contract restructure with the Texans for the purpose of freeing up salary cap space, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Fairbairn's restructure converts part of his $4.73 million base salary into a $3.46 million signing bonus, while adding multiple void years to the end of his deal. He still remains under contract through 2026 after having inked a a three-year extension last offseason. The 31-year-old converted 36 of 42 field-goal attempts and 34 of 36 extra-point tries across 17 regular-season appearances in 2024, though he struggled in Houston's divisional-round playoff loss to Kansas City. He remains positioned as the Texans' starting kicker.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Texans believe they're close to breaking through after another loss in divisional round of playoffs

After falling in the divisional round of the playoffs for the second straight season, C

JANUARY 20

A day to forget in playoff loss Fairbairn converted two of four field-goal attempts and missed his lone extra-point try in Saturday's 23-14 divisional-round playoff loss to Kansas City.

Impact Fairbairn missed badly on a 55-yard field-goal attempt, which appeared to have been impacted by the winds blowing through Kansas City. He also had an attempt blocked and shanked an extra-point try. During the regular season, Fairbairn connected at an 86-percent rate (36 of 42) on field goals, 94-percent (34 of 36) on extra points, and was tied for fifth among kickers with 142 points. The 30-year-old is normally a reliable kicker, and none of Saturday's miscues should impact his status in 2025, the second year of a three-year extension signed in March 2024.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Texans fall to the Chiefs to remain winless in 6 tries at reaching the AFC title game

The Houston Texans lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 23-14 and their hopes of finally reaching the AFC title game for the first time in franchise history ended

JANUARY 19

Ka'imi Fairbairn missed kicks: Houston kicker misses two field goals, extra point as Texans lose to Chiefs | Sporting News Canada Texans' kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn struggled in Houston's loss to Kansas City.

JANUARY 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mahomes and Kelce help Chiefs to a 23-14 win over Texans and another AFC title game trip

Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, Travis Kelce caught seven passes for 117 yards and the score and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14 to advanc...

JANUARY 19

Twelve points in win Fairbairn converted three of three field-goal attempts and all three extra-point kicks in Saturday's 32-12 wild-card round win over the Chargers.

Impact Fairbairn had a shaky finish to the regular season, which was partly due to an underperforming offense, but he was back on form in the opening playoff round. Ironically, Houston's defense, which scored a touchdown and forced four turnovers, contributed more to Fairbairn's successful day than the offense. This was the 10th time in 18 games that Fairbairn registered double-digit scoring.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Texans intercept Herbert a career-high 4 times in a 32-12 win over Chargers in wild-card playoff

Eric Murray returned one of Justin Herbert’s career-high four interceptions for a touchdown, C

JANUARY 12

Texans enter playoffs rested after starters play sparingly in win over Titans

The Houston Texans are rested and ready for the playoffs after most of their starters played only sparingly in a win over Tennessee on Sunday to wrap up the regular season

JANUARY 6

Five points Week 18 Fairbairn converted his lone field-goal attempt and two of three extra-point kicks in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans in Week 18.

Impact What had been a strong season for Fairbairn took a turn over the final stretch, partly due to Houston's sputtering offense. Week 18 marked the fourth consecutive game that Fairbairn finished with single-digit scoring. Through the first 13 games, he averaged 9.4 points per game but dropped to 5.0 per game over the final four contests. Houston's main skill players were limited Week 18, so it's not clear that the offense has cleaned up its act heading into next Saturday's home playoff game against the Chargers.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mariota leads playoff-bound Commanders to 23-19 win over Cowboys after replacing Daniels

Marcus Mariota threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin with 3 seconds left, lifting Washington to a 23-19 victory over the Dallas Cowboys and clinching the sixth seed in th...

JANUARY 5

Playoff-bound Texans cruise to 23-14 win over the Titans, who land No. 1 draft pick

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JANUARY 5

Dan Quinn returns to Dallas with playoff-bound Commanders as Cowboys finish difficult season

Dan Quinn’s playoff streak lives on in his first season with the Washington Commanders

JANUARY 2

Shut out Week 17 Fairbairn did not attempt a field goal or extra point in Wednesday's 31-2 loss to the Ravens in Week 17.

Impact Houston eschewed field-goal attempts on its two red-zone opportunities and never had a need for Fairbairn beyond his one kickoff to open the game.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

1,000-yard rushers are keeping pace with 1,000-yard receivers for a change in the NFL

Led by free-agent bargains Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, the number of big-play running backs is rivaling the number of high-production wide receivers for a change

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as Dak Prescott's backup with Cowboys

Dak Prescott is the quarterback of the near future for the Dallas Cowboys

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate

Cooper Rush threw a touchdown pass, Brandon Aubrey kicked two 58-yarders among four field goals and the Dallas Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24, costing Baker Mayfield and the Buccanee...

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Texans look to regroup as they prepare for Ravens after Tank Dell suffers another injury

For a second straight season, the Houston Texans will be without Tank Dell to end the regular season and for the playoffs after the dynamic receiver suffered another major injury

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Misses extra point Fairbairn converted both of his field-goal attempts and one of two extra-point kicks in Saturday's 27-19 loss to the Chiefs in Week 16.

Impact Fairbairn pushed his extra-point miss wide right, which left Houston vulnerable, down 17-16 early in the third quarter. It had potential to impact the eventual outcome, but the Chiefs won the time-possession battle the rest of the way and Houston's offense couldn't cash in on its lone red-zone appearance following Fairbairn's miss.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes throws for TD and runs for score as Chiefs beat Texans 27-19 to close in on No. 1 seed

Patrick Mahomes threw for 260 yards and a touchdown while running for a score on his ailing ankle, and the Kansas City Chiefs took a big step toward securing the No. 1 seed in the...

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Another perfect week Fairbairn converted both of his field-goal attempts and both extra-point kicks in Sunday's 20-12 win over Miami in Week 15.

Impact Fairbairn drilled one from 44 yards on Houston's first possession then was successful from 23 yards just before halftime. Since missing a short field-goal try that contributed to a loss in Week 12, Fairbairn made all five FGA and four XPA over the last two games.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on form Fairbairn converted three of three field-goal attempts and two of two extra-point kicks in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jaguars in Week 13.

Impact One week after missing a field goal that cost the Texans, Fairbairn was back to his normal self. He twice bailed out the offense, which scored one touchdown in three red-zone trips. Fairbairn also added another one from long distance, a 53-yarder early in the second quarter to open the game's scoring. He ranks second in the league among kickers with 122 points behind the Steelers' Chris Boswell (128).

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NFL kickers better than ever on long field goals, but missing key kicks late in games

Kickers are hitting an unprecedented 73% of field goals 50 yards or longer this year, but that hasn’t stopped a spate of crucial misses on s...

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Stroud accepts blame for Houston's struggles after Texans lose to Titans

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Costly miss in loss Fairbairn converted two of three field-goal attempts and all three extra-point kicks in Sunday's 32-27 loss to Tennessee in Week 12.

Impact Fairbairn set an NFL record for most field goals from 50 yards and beyond when he drilled a 54-yarder early in the fourth quarter, the 12th make from long distance. However, all anyone will remember was his miss, a chip shot he hooked from 28 yards later in the same quarter. If successful, the kick would have tied the game and not left the Texans in a vulnerable spot. It was his second miss from between 20 and 29 yards in the last four weeks.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE