KA'IMI FAIRBAIRN NEWS

Makes two FGs, XPs Fairbairn was successful on 2-of-3 field-goal attempts and converted both extra-point kicks in Friday's 20-12 preseason win over the Steelers.

Impact Fairbairn calmly drilled a 36-yarder at the end of the first half then connected from 51 yards in the third quarter. His miss was wide left from 32 yards. Fairbairn's in no danger of losing the placekicking job, which should be a productive one on team that's expected to produce a lot of offense.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes, misses FGA Fairbairn made one of two field-goal attempts and two of two extra-point kicks in Thursday's 21-17 preseason loss to Chicago.

Impact Fairbairn connected on a 33-yard field goal in the second quarter then missed from long distance -- 58 yards -- just before the game was suspended due to inclement weather. The Texans are confident in Fairbairn, who was unsuccessful on just one of his 28 attempts in 2023 and has a career 87.1 percent success rate. Houston's potentially explosive offense should move Fairbairn up the kicker rankings.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ka'imi Fairbairn full name: Texans kicker explains pronounciation, spelling of 56-letter Hawaiian name | Sporting News Fairbairn has one of the league's most unique names. It stems from his roots as a Native Hawaiian.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Little need in blowout loss Fairbairn did not attempt a field goal and converted both extra-point kicks in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Browns in Week 16.

Impact The Browns struck early and never let up, which limited Houston's need to settle for three points. Not that the Texans had to make any decisions about going for a field goal. Houston's offense had exactly one snap in Cleveland territory over the first three quarters. If C.J. Stroud (concussion) can return for Week 17 against Tennessee, or the team can gets competent play from the backup QBs, Fairbairn could be a factor again. The placekicker converted all four field-goal attempts against the Titans in Week 15.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for another practice Fairbairn (quadricep) didn't take part in Thursday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Fairbairn has now missed the Texans' first two Week 10 practices after suffering a right quad strain in this past Sunday's win over the Buccaneers. At this stage, Fairbairn appears to be trending toward sitting out this weekend's game in Cincinnati, but the Texans will probably wait until after Friday's practice before formally ruling the kicker out. Houston is likely to elevate Matt Ammendola from the practice squad to handle kicking duties Week 10.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 Bad Beats: Texans win but bettors lament Houston taking knee

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NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Little need in loss Fairbairn did not attempt a field goal and made his lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 15-13 loss to the Panthers in Week 8.

Impact Fairbairn entered Week 8 among the league leaders in kicker scoring but was not given many chances in Sunday's loss. Houston's offense had trouble sustaining drives, leaving Fairbairn with just an extra-point conversion while going for two after a second touchdown. Sunday was an anomaly for Fairbairn, who made multiple field goals in the first six games played. For the season, he's converted 17 of 18 FGA and all 13 extra-point kicks.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 19, 2023

Extends perfection in finale Fairbairn made his lone field-goal attempt and all three extra-point kicks in Sunday's 32-31 win over Indianapolis in Week 18.

Impact Fairbairn had a strong season while kicking for one of the worst offenses in the league. He finished out the year by making all 31 kicks over the final 11 games and made all six tries from 50 and beyond. There will be a new coaching staff in 2023, but it shouldn't take much effort to see Fairbairn was not a problem for Houston in 2022. He enters the final year of his contract after successfully converting 29 of 31 field-goal tries.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs lone points in loss Fairbairn converted his lone field-goal attempt in Sunday's 31-3 loss to Jacksonville in Week 17.

Impact Fairbairn's 56-yard field goal in the third quarter prevented Houston from being shut out. The veteran placekicker has bounced back from an injury-marred 2021 to make 93 percent (28 of 30) of his FGAs, including all six from 50 and beyond.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores seven points in win Fairbairn converted two of two field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point kick in Saturday's 19-14 win over the Titans in Week 16.

Impact Fairbairn finished off a couple of red-zone trips with chip shots and is a perfect 15-of-15 over the last nine games. He's also made all 21 of his extra-point kicks this season. If Houston can ever fix its offense, Fairbairn could be an elite kicker for fantasy teams.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect again Fairbairn made his lone field-goal attempt and all three extra-point kicks in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Chiefs in Week 15.

Impact Fairbairn has been perfect the last eight games, converting 13 of 13 FGA and 10 of 10 XPA. He's 16th in kicker scoring with 95 points, but Fairbairn is saddled with one of the league's worst offenses. He's third among qualified kickers, converting 92.6 percent (25 of 27) of his FGA, including five of five from beyond the 50.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit points in loss Fairbairn converted all three field-goal attempts and both extra-point kicks in Sunday's 27-23 loss to Dallas in Week 14.

Impact Fairbairn connected on two kicks from long distance -- 50 and 54 yards -- and another from 43 yards. The 10-point effort was his second double-digit output of the season and came after a week of practice during which he dealt with a groin injury. The six-year veteran is enjoying a bounce-back season, having made 92 percent (24 of 26) of his FGAs.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 14 Fairbairn (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Dallas.

Impact Fairbairn logged two straight limited practice sessions to start the week, but he was upgraded to a full participant Friday. The sixth-year kicker has yet to miss a game this season, connecting on 21 of 23 field-goal attempts across 12 appearances.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Texans special teams coordinator Frank Ross said Fairbairn (groin) is dealing with soreness but is expected to play Sunday against the Cowboys, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.c...

Impact Fairbairn was a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to the right groin injury and had his reps capped again Thursday, but the veteran looks like he'll be ready to kick by the time the weekend arrives. The Texans have yet to bring in any kickers for a workout and don't currently carry one on their practice squad, which supports the notion that Fairbairn's availability isn't much of a question mark, at least for the time being.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited with groin injury Fairbairn was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a right groin injury.

Impact Fairbairn made both of his field-goal attempts in the Texans' Week 13 loss to Cleveland, but he appears to have picked up a groin injury along the way. He'll have two more opportunities to log a full practice session before Houston needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup with Dallas.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect again Fairbairn made two of two field-goal attempts and was not given a chance to kick an extra point in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Browns in Week 13.

Impact Fairbairn connected from 44 and 35 yards and has converted 11 consecutive FGAs. His last miss came in the first quarter of Week 7's loss to the Raiders. That's the good news about Fairbairn; the bad news is that he kicks for a team whose offense has cratered the last several weeks. Fairbairn attempted nine field goals and Houston averaged 13.6 points over the last six games. Additionally, they often fall behind by multiple scores and eschew field-goal attempts. For the season, the Texans rank 31st in scoring (15.7 PPG) and last in total yards (279.3 YPG).

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes lone kick Fairbairn connected on his lone field-goal attempt and was not given a chance at an extra-point kick in Sunday's 30-15 loss to Miami.

Impact Fairbairn's lone make was a 28-yarder late in the fourth quarter that put the Texans within two scores. Prior to that, Houston went for two points (both failed) following touchdowns after falling behind 30-0 in the first half. Week 12 continued a recent trend of poor first halves, which forces the Texans to eschew field goals in favor of going for touchdowns. Fairbairn is a dependable leg kicking for the league's worst offense in terms of total yards (279.0 YPG).

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No misses in loss Fairbairn converted his lone field-goal attempt and extra-point try in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Commanders in Week 11.

Impact Fairbairn hasn't missed a kick of any kind since Week 7 and has just two errant kicks for the season. The issue is that Houston's offense doesn't afford him many opportunities. Typically, the Texans stall out and present field-goal chances, but the Commanders stifled the offense, which amassed just 148 yards (five in the first half).

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-digit points Fairbairn converted three of three field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Giants in Week 10.

Impact Fairbairn reached double digits in points for the first time this season thanks to Houston's red-zone inefficiency. Three of the Texans' six red-zone trips resulted in Fairbairn field goals. It could have been more, but Houston turned the ball over twice in the shadow of New York's goal line. He's connected on 17 of 19 (89 percent) field-goal attempts, including all three from beyond the 50.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jones, Barkley lead Giants past Texans 24-16 for 7-2 start

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NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Does his job in loss Fairbairn successfully converted his lone field-goal attempt and two extra-point kicks in Thursday's 29-17 loss to Philadelphia in Week 9.

Impact Fairbairn has been steady on field goals, converting 14 of 16 including all three from beyond the 50, but Houston's offense doesn't generate enough touchdowns. The team is tied for 27th in the NFL with 13.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nails both kicks Fairbairn converted his lone field-goal attempt and extra-point kick in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Titans in Week 8.

Impact Fairbairn's 43-yard field goal gave Houston a 3-0 lead early in the second quarter, but it was an example of the team's offensive frustration. The drive began at the Tennessee 11-yard line after a Steven Nelson interception. Two incompletions and a 13-yard loss on a sack later, the Texans settled for a less-than chip shot from its kicker. Houston spent time on the Tennessee side of the field on four drives -- two of which started there -- but could not generate much for Fairbairn. He has successfully booted 13 of 15 field-goal attempts over seven games.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses kick in loss Fairbairn converted two of three field-goal attempts and both extra-point kicks in Sunday's 38-20 loss to Las Vegas in Week 7.

Impact Fairbairn missed wide right from 39 yards on the Texans' first possession, but later was good from 35 and 55 yards -- he's three of three from beyond the 50. Fairbairn's 46 points is tied for 16th among placekickers, and his 14 FGA is tied for 12th.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE