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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / June 25
Texans K Ka'imi Fairbairn: Why the Kicker Deserves His Ranking at No. 21
It's about time to continue our offseason rankings for the top 25 Houston Texans for the 2026 season, counting down which players around the roster will have the biggest impact during the year ahead.
Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / March 10
Reports: Texans make Ka'imi Fairbairn NFL's highest-paid kicker
The Houston Texans are making nine-year veteran Ka'imi Fairbairn the NFL's highest-paid kicker with a two-year, $13 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.
The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
NFL News / Field Level Media / January 4
Ka'imi Fairbairn's 6 FG's lead Texas to win over Colts, AFC's No. 5 seed
Ka'imi Fairbairn kicked a career-best six field goals, including the go-ahead 43-yarder with 12 seconds remaining, as the host Houston Texans defeated the Indianapolis Colts 38-30 on Sunday afternoon.
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / January 4
Ka'imi Fairbairn ties Texans record with six field goals as Texans edge Colts
The Houston Texans owe kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn a fruit basket after his performance in Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 15
Texans vs. Titans: Preview, Betting Lines
The 4-5 Houston Texans will be up for their second-straight divisional matchup against the 1-8 Tennessee Titans for Week 11, and in the process, will be searching for their second-straight win in order to lift up to a .500 record for the first time this season.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / November 8
Texans mascot 'Toro' set to earn unique and well-deserved distinction this December
Presently, the longest-tenured player on the Houston Texans roster is kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn, who has been on the team since April 30, 2016. But if we zoom out and change our search criteria to account for both players AND mascots, well, then Toro has been in Houston longer than anyone else.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 8
Texans vs. Jaguars: Preview, Betting Lines
The 3-5 Houston Texans will have their second game of two this season against the 5-3 Jacksonville Jaguars on tap for Week 10, in a contest that'll be critical for the Texans to take advantage of in their third of a three-game home stand.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 7
Texans to Elevate Super Bowl Champ Kicker With Fairbairn Injured
The Houston Texans are set to make a change at kicker for their Week 10 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With starting kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn officially ruled out vs.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 5
Texans Add Journeyman Kicker Amid Ka'imi Fairbairn Injury
The Houston Texans have brought on a new name at kicker. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Texans have signed kicker Matthew Wright to their practice squad.
NFL News / Toro Times / November 2
Texans can't muster enough offense in defensive struggle versus Broncos
There was nothing surprising about the way Week 9's matchup between the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans played out. With two of the NFL's best defenses involved, you knew it was going to be hard-hitting, low-scoring, and probably come down to the right leg of either Ka'imi Fairbairn or Wil Lutz.
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 21
Texans coach throws kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn under the bus over mistake
The Texans tried to stage a late-game comeback against the Seahawks on Monday night, and a mistake from veteran kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn made the task more difficult.
NFL News / Pro Football Talk / September 21
Jaguars take a 7-0 lead on Texans 
The Texans continue to struggle. They went three-and-out on their first drive, and Ka'imi Fairbairn missed a 52-yard field goal wide right on their second.
NFL News / Toro Times / January 18, 2025
3 missed opportunities for the Texans in season-ending loss to Chiefs
The Houston Texans' season has come to a bitter end, as the good guys fell by a score of 23 to 14 to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a frustrating loss for the Texans considering they outgained the Chiefs in first downs, yardage, and time of possession.
NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / January 18, 2025
Texans fans were in shambles after Ka'imi Fairbairn bailed Chiefs out with missed kicks
It's tough being a kicker in the National Football League. We've all seen our fair share of special teams meltdowns over the years. In fact, some of the most infamous moments in league history come down to kicking foibles in one way or another.
Houston Texans News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 13, 2025
Former Bruin Helps Will Team to NFL Wild Card Win
Former UCLA kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn has been one of the most trusted kickers over the past decade and put his talents on display once again with the Houston Texans.
NFL News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 12, 2025
Bruins Shine in Texans' 32-12 Win Over Los Angeles Chargers
As the country tuned in for the first NFL playoff game of the 24-25 season, the UCLA Bruins were represented by both teams participating as the Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn and the Chargers' Otito Ogbonnia looked to pick up a massive win in their quest for a Super Bowl.
Houston Texans News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 11, 2025
UCLA's Ka'imi Fairbairn Could Turn Around Tough Season Against the Chargers
Houston Texans kicker and former UCLA Bruin Ka'imi Fairbairn is preparing for the biggest game of his life. The nine-year NFL veteran has been a foundational piece for the Texans' special teams unit, having been retained under four different head coaches.
Houston Texans News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 25, 2024
Former Bruin Has Been X Factor For Texans This Year
Former UCLA Bruins kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn is in his ninth year in the NFL and is continuing to post productive and consistent numbers to help lead the Houston Texans back to the playoffs for a second consecutive season.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 10, 2024
Kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn Ties NFL Record During Texans-Lions Game
It's very understood that each of the three phases of football is crucial in their own regard -- with special teams being extremely underrated. The Houston Texans have gotten some incredible production from their kicker, Ka'imi Fairbairn this season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 31, 2024
'TNF' takeaways: Texans have big concerns after ugly loss to Jets
The Jets snapped their five-game losing streak on Thursday night with a mistake-filled win, 21-13, over the Texans. Here are four takeaways from their win.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7, 2024
NFL Week 5 winners: Bears, Commanders finally have their QBs
With most of the NFL Week 5 schedule in the books it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners from around the NFL this week.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 6, 2024
Ka'imi Fairbairn just made Texans history in Week 5
The Houston Texans are making it look easy against the Buffalo Bills in Week 5. In what was seen as a measuring stick game, the Texans fell behind 3-0 in the first quarter but answered with 20 straight points.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 19, 2024
Kickers are people too: The unsung heroes of fantasy football
Through two weeks of action, 16 kickers have scored more fantasy points than the top-performing tight end and three of them find themselves ranked inside the top 20 overall.
Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / March 6, 2024
Texans to re-sign veteran kicker
The kicker began his NFL career in Houston in 2017.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 5, 2023
Watch: Texans have backup RB kickoff after kicker exits with injury
The Houston Texans have a massive dilemma against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn was ruled out with a quad injury. Houston doesn't have a backup kicker on its active roster, so it had backup running Dare Ogunbowale kickoff at the beginning of the second half.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12, 2023
Post-waiver wire fantasy football pickups for Week 6
Does the Packers bye week have you (Aaron) Jones-ing for another running back? Has the waiver wire been (Kenny) Pickett-ed clean? Save your Week 6 matchup with these undervalued options still available in most leagues.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 4, 2023
Post-waiver wire fantasy football pickups for Week 5
Got the “bye week blues” after an unsuccessful waiver claim? Say “hello” to these hidden gems still available in most leagues.
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