KA'IMI FAIRBAIRN NEWS

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 • 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

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

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NOVEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 • ROTOWIRE

Week 12 was filled with sloppy play, especially on special teams: Analysis

Week 12 was filled with sloppy play around the NFL, leading to some upsets and surprising outcomes

NOVEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans foiled by mistake after mistake in 32-27 loss to Titans

The Houston Texans made mistakes in every facet of the game Sunday against the Tennessee Titans to lose for the third time in four games

NOVEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Levis throws 2 TD passes to help Titans outlast Texans 32-27

Will Levis threw for 278 yards and his 70-yard touchdown pass to Chig Okonkwo put Tennessee on top in the fourth quarter and the Titans held on for a 32-27 win over the Houston Tex...

NOVEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ten points in win Fairbairn converted both field-goal attempts and all four extra-point kicks in Monday's 34-10 win over the Cowboys in Week 11.

Impact Fairbairn made chip shots from 33 and 29 yards to improve to an 84-percent (26 of 31) success rate for the season. That's pretty good, considering how many he attempts from beyond the 50, but it's below what has been his norm the last two seasons. Fairbairn connected on 95 percent (56 of 59) of his kicks in 2022 and 2023 combined. Monday's 10 points was his eighth double-digit effort in 11 games and put him over the 100-point mark for the season.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' failure to take advantage of five INTs sparks new concern about sputtering offense

Houston’s offense hit a new low when the Texans lost the Detroit Lions despite intercepting Jared Goff a franchise record five times

NOVEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rebounds in loss Fairbairn connected on three of four field-goal attempts and nailed both extra-point kicks in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions in Week 10.

Impact Fairbairn, who missed a pair of field-goal tries in a Week 9 loss to Jets, rebounded with an 11-point effort, his seventh double-digit week in 10 games. His lone miss was wide left on a 56-yard attempt late in the game, which gave possession to the Lions near midfield and setup their game-winning field goal with no time left on the clock. Despite the miss, it's hard to pin this loss on Fairbairn; all finger pointing should be directed at the defense and offense. Houston owned a 23-7 halftime lead but failed to build on that lead and allowed Detroit to score on its final three possessions.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Bates makes 52-yarder as time expires, Lions overcome Jared Goff's 5 INTs to beat Texans 26-23

Jake Bates made a 52-yard field goal as time expired, and the Detroit Lions overcame a career-high five interceptions by Jared Goff to rally for a 26-23 win over the Houston Texans

NOVEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stumbles in loss Fairbairn made two of four field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point try in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the Jets in Week 9.

Impact Fairbairn misfired from 56 yards near the end of the first half and later hit the upright on a 27-yard attempt. It's rare he has two misses in a game, particularly when one is a chip shot inside the 30. His makes were from 54 and 29 yards. While the misses altered the trajectory of the game, this loss was more on the offense than the kicker.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Wilson makes eye-popping TD catch, Jets beat Texans 21-13 to snap 5-game skid

Garrett Wilson made a dazzling one-handed 26-yard go-ahead touchdown catch early in the fourth quarter and the New York Jets snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Housto...

NOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another productive week Fairbairn converted all three field-goal attempts and both extra-point kicks in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts in Week 8.

Impact Rinse and repeat for Fairbairn, who recorded double-digit scoring for a fourth straight week and the sixth time in eight contests. The Texans had issues finishing drives in the red zone and settled for field goals on three of them. Fairbairn is averaging 9.3 points per game and has been successful on an impressive nine of 10 kicks from the 50 and beyond.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Another productive week Fairbairn converted all three field-goal attempts and both extra-point kicks in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts in Week 8.

Impact Rinse and repeat for Fairbairn, who recorded double-digit scoring for a fourth straight week and the sixth time in eight contests. The Texans had issues finishing drives in the red zone and settled for field goals on three of them. Fairbairn is averaging 9.3 points per game.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in loss Fairbairn converted all three field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 24-22 loss to Green Bay in Week 7.

Impact Fairbairn made kicks from 23, 35 and 52 yards in the loss and is 16-of-18 field-goal attempts through seven contests. The Texans went for two points after one of their two touchdowns, but Fairbairn was able to post double-digit scoring for a third consecutive game and the fifth time in seven weeks.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in loss Fairbairn converted all three field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 24-22 loss to Green Bay in Week 7.

Impact Fairbairn made kicks from 23, 35 and 52 yards in the loss and has made 16-of-18 field-goal attempts through seven contests. The Texans went for two points after one of their two touchdowns, but Fairbairn was able to post double-digit scoring for a third consecutive game and the fifth time in seven weeks.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon McManus' field goal on the final play gives Packers a 24-22 victory over Texans

Brandon McManus kicked a 45-yard field goal as time expired in his debut with Green Bay to lift the Packers past the Houston Texans 24-22

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another double-digit week Fairbairn converted two of three field goals and all five extra-point kicks in Sunday's 41-21 win over New England in Week 6.

Impact Fairbairn drilled field goals from 39 and 46 yards but was wide right from 40 yards out on his first try of the day in the second quarter. It was the second straight week with 11 points for Fairbairn, who has four double-digit efforts through six games in 2024. He currently ranks fifth among kickers with 53 points.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Texans star WR Nico Collins placed on IR, will miss at least 4 games

Nico Collins, the NFL's leading receiver, will miss at least four games after the Texans placed him on IR Wednesday.

OCTOBER 9

Bills' 'everybody eats' motto on offense goes from feast to famine after 2 straight losses

Bills coach Sean McDermott's questionable clock management decisions aside, the team's Josh Allen-led offense has hit a major road block after two straight losses

OCTOBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins it as time expires Fairbairn converted all three field-goal attempts and two extra-point kicks in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills in Week 5.

Impact Fairbairn drilled a 59-yarder as time expired to give Houston the win. He had earlier booted a 50-yarder and is now 8-of-9 from the 50 and beyond. This was the third time in five games he's posted double-digit points, and the eight-year veteran is averaging 8.4 points per game. The decision to give Fairbairn a three-year contract in the offseason was a wise one; his leg has been the integral in two of Houston's four wins.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fairbairn's 59-yard field goal as time expires gives Texans 23-20 win over Bills

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OCTOBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Six points in win Fairbairn successfully converted his lone field-goal attempt and all three extra-point kicks in Sunday's 24-20 win over Jacksonville in Week 4.

Impact Houston has been good at finishing drives once it's inside the red zone, but Fairbairn was needed to drill a 30-yard chip shot. It was his first FGA inside the 40 yard-line. After going for double-digit points the first two weeks, Fairbairn has been held to seven points the last two games.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Little impact in loss Fairbairn was unsuccessful on his lone field-goal attempt and converted his lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 34-7 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Fairbairn was wide right from 54 yards out, the kicker's first miss of the season. After averaging 12 points over the first two games, Fairbairn's Week 3 dud was a disappointment. For the season, he's made seven of eight field goals, including six of seven from the 50 and beyond.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE