KA'IMI FAIRBAIRN NEWS

Converts two FGs from deep Fairbairn was successful on both field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 13-6 win over Jacksonville in Week 5.

Impact Points were at a premium, and Fairbairn came through for the Texans. He nailed kicks from 50 and 51 yards in the second quarter -- his first two attempts of the season from the 50 and beyond. The fifth-year placekicker has a history of making long-distance kicks, connecting on 67 percent (20 of 30) of his attempts from 50 and beyond during his NFL career.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses first FGA Fairbairn converted one of two field-goal attempts and all three extra-point kicks in Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Chargers in Week 4.

Impact A first-quarter kick from 46 yards was wide left, Fairbairn's first miss of the season. He nailed a 40-yarder in the fourth to bring Houston within one score, but the defense couldn't prevent the Chargers from tacking on a final touchdown. Fairbairn has successfully converted 8-of-9 field goal attempts and 31 points through four games.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains perfect Fairbairn converted two of two field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Bears in Week 3.

Impact Fairbairn connected from 39 and 23 yards and remains perfect for the season on all kicks. He's tied with Cleveland's Cade York for sixth among placekickers with 25 points through three weeks.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stukes: rookie punt returner not to blame for big blunder

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nails three field goals Fairbairn made three of three field-goal attempts and was not required to kick an extra point in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Broncos in Week 2.

Impact Fairbairn made kicks of 44, 40 and 24 yards and has been successful on all five FG attempts in 2022. The Texans have just two red-zone appearances over the first two weeks, which suggests it could be a busy season for Fairbairn. He has 17 points through two weeks, ranking seventh among placekickers.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Wilson leads sloppy Broncos past Texans 16-9

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No misses Friday Fairbairn was successful on his lone field-goal attempt and made all three extra-point kicks in Friday's preseason win over the Rams.

Impact Fairbairn knocked a 42-yard field goal through the uprights and is 2-for-3 through two preseason games. His lone miss was a 59-yard attempt at the end of the first half in the opener. Houston's first-team offense led by starting quarterback Davis Mills has not looked good thus far, averaging just 1.96 yards per play through its first seven drives of the preseason. Not all the starters are playing, which factors into the limited production, but the Texans may rely heavily on Fairbairn in 2022.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one, misses one Saturday Fairbairn converted 1-of-2 field-goal attempts and made both extra-point kicks in Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over the Saints.

Impact Fairbairn connected on a 49-yard field goal in the first quarter then missed wide right in the waning seconds of the first half on a 59-yard attempt. The kicker is coming off a down season, but he's converted 18-of-28 (64.2%) of his attempts from beyond the 50 during his career. Houston head coach Lovie Smith views Fairbairn as a weapon, telling Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle earlier this week the team as "big plans for him" in 2022. "We're expecting big things," Smith added.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shows consistency in camp Fairbairn has made all field-goal attempts during the special-teams period in camp, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Fairbairn, who had been a constant his first four seasons with Houston, is coming off a down season that saw him dip below 80.0 percent in field-goal accuracy and miss three of 16 extra-point kicks (81%). The Texans were a mess last season, and many players had off years, but the offense is expected to be better in 2022. However, it remains an offense that's not expected to score a lot of touchdowns. As such, Fairbairn could be called on to attempt more field goals than his 19 tries of 2021.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Accuracy dips in 2021 Fairbairn converted 15 of 19 field-goal attempts and 13 of 16 extra-point tries across 13 games in 2021.

Impact Fairbairn posted less than an 80 percent field-goal conversion rate for the first time in his career during the 2021 campaign, but with just 19 total attempts, a small sample size should be noted. The Texans have an option to exercise a potential 'out' in Fairbairn's contract this offseason, which would leave the team with only $1.5 million in dead cap.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses lone FGA Fairbairn was unsuccessful on his lone field-goal attempt and converted his only extra-point kick in Sunday's 23-7 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Fairbairn was wide left on a 45-yard attempt early in the fourth quarter, which could have tied the game had he converted. With a short field, San Francisco made it a two-score game just four plays later. Houston's offense staggered through much of Sunday's contest, so the miss was a pivotal swing. Fairbairn has made 14 of 18 field-goal kicks and two of four from 40-49 yards this season.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from COVID list Fairbairn (illness) was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Fairbairn will retake Houston's kicking duties after Dominik Eberle filled in for him Week 16. The Texans have scored 71 points over the past two games while notching consecutive wins, so Fairbairn has some sneaky upside Week 17 against the 49ers if managers are willing to roll the dice on him.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on COVID list Dominik Eberle has been elevated from the Texans' practice squad to fill in for Fairbairn, who is still on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports...

Impact With Fairbairn on the COVID list, Eberle is in line to handle the Texans' kicking duties Sunday against the Chargers. Fairbairn will thus target a potential return to action in Week 17.

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Added to COVID list Fairbairn (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

Impact If Fairbairn can't play this week, the Texans will need to sign an out-of-house replacement, as they don't currently have a kicker on their practice squad. Fairbairn made each of his nine kicks (four FGs, five PATs) over the past two games, but he's mostly been quiet for the low-scoring Texans this year.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Old kicker returns Fairbairn successfully converted three of three field-goal attempts and three of three extra-point kicks in Sunday's 30-16 win over Jacksonville.

Impact It's been a down season for many on the Texans' roster, including Fairbairn who missed the first three weeks of the season with a leg injury and struggled with accuracy while performing for an offensively challenged team. Week 15 featured a return to form for Fairbairn, the kicker that was on display for Houston the previous four seasons. Sunday's 12-point outburst was a season high, and he booted two field goals from beyond 50 yards. Fairbairn's made four of six from long distance this season and 14 of 22 (63.6 percent) from there for his career.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes ultra long in loss Fairbairn converted two of two field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 33-13 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Fairbairn nailed a 21-yarder then connected from 61 yards out as time ran out in the first half. The usually sure-footed kicker has been plagued by misses in 2021, but the long-distance kick is reminder of previous productive seasons when Houston's offense wasn't such a mess. Fairbairn has 40 points over 10 games this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Little work in loss Fairbairn did not have any scoring attempts in Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Colts.

Impact The Texans entered Indianapolis' side of the field on just two of 11 drives, both times in the fourth quarter, and Houston was not in position to kick field goals. It was the second time this season that Fairbairn was on the field for just one snap.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses one kick in loss Fairbairn missed his lone field-goal attempt and made two of two extra-point kicks in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Jets.

Impact Fairbairn's 55-yard attempt was wide left and was the last sniff Houston had at scoring. Fantasy managers looking for placekickers should avoid Fairbairn, who kicks for a team that's scored just 12.5 points per game over the last six weeks.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson returns, Jets end skid with 21-14 win over Texans

Rookie Zach Wilson threw for 145 yards and ran for a touchdown to help the New York Jets snap a three-game skid by rallying for a 21-14 win over the Houston Texans Sunday

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses extra point Fairbairn made all three of his field-goal attempts but missed one of two extra-point tries in Sunday's 22-13 win over the Titans.

Impact Fairbairn split the uprights from 43, 24 and 37 yards on his field goals, helping him reach double-digit points despite his misfired PAT. After that season-best tally, Fairbairn will strive to keep his scoring touch in Week 12 versus the Jets.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE