Ka'imi Fairbairn - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Hits all three kicks in loss Fairbairn connected on a 24-yard field goal and both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Colts.

Impact The kicker made the most of his opportunities Sunday. He just didn't have very many, which has been a theme this season, as the Texans have given him just six extra points through three contests.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Missed field goal in Week 2 loss Fairbairn went 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Bengals.

Impact The veteran kicker accounted for all of Houston's six points, making field goals from 37 and 45 yards sandwiched around a miss from 58 yards in the third quarter in which Fairbairn left the kick short. Through two games, Fairbairn is 3-for-4 on field-goal tries and has made all four PATs. He'll get another plus draw in the dome against the Colts in Indianapolis next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Converts all five kicks Sunday Fairbairn made his lone field-goal attempt and all four PATs in Sunday's 36-31 loss to Buffalo.

Impact Fairbairn's field goal was drilled from 58 yards in the fourth quarter to bring the Texans within one point. Fantasy's No. 1 overall kicker last season, Fairbairn has had a mistake-free 2026 to this point after he went perfect during the preseason. The 32-year-old led the NFL in field-goal attempts (48) and makes (44) last season, while also converting all 28 of his extra-point tries.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Wraps up perfect preseason Fairbairn converted both his field-goal attempts and his only PAT during Friday's 16-13 preseason loss to the Panthers.

Impact The 32-year-old kicker heads into the regular season having not missed a kick in either of the two preseason contests in which he saw action. Fairbairn has become one of the most reliable placekickers in the league with Houston, converting better than 90 percent of his FGs in three of the last four seasons and finishing in the top five in the NFL in points each of the last two campaigns.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect against Vegas Fairbairn converted both field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Thursday night's 22-20 preseason loss to the Raiders.

Impact Fairbairn's longest field goal came in the second quarter, with the 57-yarder propelling the Texans to a 20-3 lead. The kicker's 8-point night should leave Texans fans confident the 32-year-old still has a strong and consistent leg as the team enters yet another year of AFC title contention.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against Bolts Fairbairn did not play in the Texans' 27-7 preseason loss to the Chargers on Thursday.

Impact With Fairbairn on the sidelines, Chris Freeman served as the Texans' kicker Thursday, with the latter missing his lone field goal attempt from 61 yards out. Freeman was waived by Houston on Friday, leaving Fairbairn as the only kicker on the 90-man roster. Unless the Texans sign another kicker to the roster, Fairbairn figures to play in each of the last two preseason games, with the next taking place this Thursday at home against the Raiders.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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