
The Houston Texans owe kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn a fruit basket after his performance in Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
Houston beat Indianapolis 38-30 after Fairbairn made six field goals, including the game-winner with 12 seconds to go. Tommy Togiai returned an Indianapolis fumble for a touchdown as time expired, but it was Fairbairn who played the hero inside NRG Stadium.
With his career high 6th field goal of the game, Ka'imi ties the franchise record for field goals in a game. pic.twitter.com/vdFG90qXbO
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) January 4, 2026
Fairbairn have Houston its first six points of the game, its final three of the first half and nine in the second half. Before Togiai's defensive touchdown, Fairbairn's three field goals were the only points Houston scored in the second half with backup QB Davis Mills in the game.
C.J. Stroud threw for 169 yards and a touchdown on Sunday before he was pulled from the game. Stroud did not play in the second half.
Meanwhile, Colts QB Riley Leonard completed 21-of-34 passes for 270 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the loss.
Houston was eliminated from AFC South contention earlier in the afternoon after the Jacksonville Jaguars earned a definitive 41-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans to clinch the division. A road game in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs awaits Houston, who will play either the Ravens or Steelers depending on the outcome of Sunday's game between the AFC North rivals.
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