Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn returned from a two-week absence due to a quad injury last week and looked solid in his team's win over the Bills. This week, he'll take on the Colts indoors at Lucas Oil Stadium in a divisional contest. Against the Bills, he made all three of his field goal attempts with a long of 43 yards, along with a pair of extra points. In each of his last six games, the 31-year-old from Hawaii has now made multiple field goals, including 12 total field goals in his last three games. For the season, he is 25-for-28 on field goal attempts, including 5-for-8 from at least 50 yards. He's also made 14 extra points in his nine contests this season. This week, he's the No. 9 kicker in RotoBaller's Week 13 rankings.

From RotoBaller

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) missed his team's last two games with a quad injury, but he was back at practice this week and has no injury designation for Thursday night's home game against the Bills. Fairbairn has been one of the most reliable kickers in the NFL over the last few seasons, making 22 of his 25 field goal attempts, including two from over 50 yards. He also converted all 12 extra point attempts. He'll retake his starting job from Matthew Wright and will be kicking at home indoors this week against the Bills, who have allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points to kickers this season. If someone dropped Fairbairn, he can be a nice pickup based on his reliability, and he is the K17 in RotoBaller's rankings this week in his return.

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Houston Texans LB Jamal Hill (hamstring), S Jalen Pitre (concussion) and QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19, and have been ruled out for Week 12. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (illness, knee), DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle), DE Denico Autry (knee), WR Braxton Berrios (quadriceps), OT Trent Brown (hand, knee), CB Myles Bryant (ankle), WR Nico Collins (ankle), PK Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps), LB Jake Hansen (elbow), OT Tytus Howard (ankle, knee), OG Ed Ingram (knee), QB Davis Mills (elbow), TE Dalton Schultz (shoulder) and TE Cade Stover (foot) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

From TheHuddle

Houston Texans LB Jamal Hill (hamstring) did not practice on Tuesday, Nov. 18. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee, illness), S Jalen Pitre (concussion), QB C.J. Stroud (concussion), LB Will Anderson Jr. (ankle), OT Tytus Howard (ankle, knee), OT Trent Brown (hand, knee), and DL Denico Autry (knee) were limited in practice on Tuesday. QB Davis Milles (elbow), WR Nico Collins (ankle), K Ka'imi Fairbairn (quad), WR Braxton Berrios (quad), CB Myles Bryant (ankle), LB Jake Hansen (elbow), G Ed Ingram (knee), TE Dalton Schultz (shoulder), and TE Cade Stover (foot) practiced in full on Tuesday.

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Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) is back at practice on Tuesday, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Fairbairn suffered the injury during Houston's Week 9 loss to the Denver Broncos and was forced to miss the past two games, but he was estimated as a full participant in Monday's practice and is on track to return on Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills. The 31-year-old has been one of the most reliable kickers in the league this season, making 22 of his 25 attempts and nailing all 12 extra points. Matthew Wright served as his replacement for the two weeks, but Fairbairn will take over once he is healthy. Fairbairn will project as a strong streaming option for Thursday, assuming he plays.

From RotoBaller

Houston Texans LB Jamal Hill (hamstring) and QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) did not participate in practice Monday, Nov. 17. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (illness, knee), DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle), DE Denico Autry (knee), OT Trent Brown (hand, knee), WR Nico Collins (ankle), OT Tytus Howard (ankle, knee), S Jalen Pitre (concussion) and TE Dalton Schultz (shoulder) were limited during practice. WR Braxton Berrios (quadriceps), CB Myles Bryant (ankle), PK Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps), LB Jake Hansen (elbow), OG Ed Ingram (knee), QB Davis Mills (elbow) and TE Cade Stover (foot) fully participated in practice. The Texans only held a walkthrough Monday, so this is an estimation.

From TheHuddle

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) was listed as a full participant on the team's estimated injury report on Monday, according to ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime. Fairbairn suffered a quad injury in the Week 9 loss to the Denver Broncos and missed the last two games as a result. However, with a full practice already under his belt on Monday, it's looking like the 31-year-old has a good chance to kick this Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills in Week 12, barring a setback. Matthew Wright has been filling in as the team's placekicker the last two weeks, but if Fairbairn is cleared, he will take over on Thursday. In eight games in 2025 in his ninth year in the NFL, Fairbairn has made 22 of his 25 field-goal chances (5-for-8 from 50-plus yards) while making all 12 of his extra points. If Fairbairn is back on Thursday evening, he should at least be in play as a kicking streamer in fantasy.

From RotoBaller

The Houston Texans have declared PK Ka'imi Fairbairn, S Jalen Pitre, WR Braxton Berrios, OT Jarrett Kingston, QB C.J. Stroud, OG Ed Ingram and RB Dameon Pierce inactive for Week 11.

From TheHuddle

Houston Texans S Jalen Pitre (concussion), QB C.J. Stroud (concussion), PK Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps), CB Damon Arnette (ankle) and TE Harrison Bryant (neck shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 14, and have been ruled out for Week 11. OG Ed Ingram (knee) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. FB Jakob Johnson (hamstring) and TE Cade Stover (foot) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), QB Davis Mills (elbow), WR Braxton Berrios (quadriceps), LB Jake Hansen (elbow), LB Christian Harris (shin), OT Tytus Howard (concussion), TE Dalton Schultz (illness, shoulder) and DE Denico Autry (knee) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

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Houston Texans TE Harrison Bryant (neck, shoulder), PK Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps), S Jalen Pitre (concussion), TE Dalton Schultz (illness, shoulder) and QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 13. DE Denico Autry (knee) LB Jake Hansen (elbow), OG Ed Ingram (knee) and TE Cade Stover (foot) were limited during practice. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), WR Braxton Berrios (quadriceps), LB Christian Harris (shin), OT Tytus Howard (concussion), FB Jakob Johnson (hamstring) and QB Davis Mills (elbow) fully participated in practice.

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Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Thursday that kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) has been ruled out for the Week 11 divisional game on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Fairbairn injured his quad in the Week 9 loss to the Denver Broncos and will now miss a second straight game. The Texans have a quick turnaround next week with a game on Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills, so it's possible the 31-year-old veteran won't be ready for that one, either. Matthew Wright filled in for Fairbairn in the Week 10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and made his only field-goal attempt and his only extra-point try in the 36-29 victory. The 29-year-old should be in store for a better day in a cushy matchup against the Titans this weekend, but at best, he's a deep-league streaming option at the kicking position in fantasy.

From RotoBaller

Houston Texans S Jalen Pitre (concussion), QB C.J. Stroud (concussion), PK Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps), TE Dalton Schultz (shoulder), TE Harrison Bryant (neck, shoulder) and DE Denico Autry (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 12. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), C Jake Hansen (elbow), Og Ed Ingram (knee) and TE Cade Stover (foot) were limited during practice. QB Davis Mills (elbow), WR Braxton Berrios (quadriceps), FB Jakob Johnson (hamstring), LB Christian Harris (shin) and OT Tytus Howard (concussion) fully participated in practice.

From TheHuddle

Houston Texans PK Matthew Wright was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of the Week 10 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with PK Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) ailing. CB Damon Arnette was also signed to the active roster from the practice squad, while CB Myles Bryant and OF Sidy Sow were promoted from the practice squad.

Fantasy Spin: Wright is making his third appearance of the 2025 season, having filled in for the Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans. If you normally rely upon Fairbairn, and you need an emergency replacement, Wright could be a decent short-term alternative.

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Houston Texans S Jalen Pitre (concussion), QB C.J. Stroud (concussion), PK Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps), LB Christian Harris (shin), OG Ed Ingram (knee) and OT Tytus Howard (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 7, and have been ruled out for Week 10. FB Jakob Johnson (hamstring) fully participated in practice but has been ruled out. TE Harrison Bryant (shoulder) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. WR Braxton Berrios (chest), RB Nick Chubb (foot), RB Dameon Pierce (non-injury), DE Will Anderson Jr. (quadriceps), TE Dalton Schultz (knee, shoulder), DE Dylan Horton (knee) and DE Denico Autry (knee) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

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Houston Texans TE Harrison Bryant (shoulder), PK Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps), LB Christian Harris (shin), OT Tytus Howard (concussion), OG Ed Ingram (knee), S Jalen Pitre (concussion) and QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 6. DE Will Anderson Jr. (quadriceps), DE Denico Autry (knee), RB Nick Chubb (foot) and RB Dameon Pierce (non-injury) were limited during practice. WR Braxton Berrios (chest), DE Dylan Horton (knee), FB Jakob Johnson (hamstring) and TE Dalton Schultz (knee, shoulder) fully participated in practice.

From TheHuddle

Houston Texans PK Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 5 due to a right quadriceps injury. He is not expected to play in Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, with PK Matthew Wright expected to handle the placeckicking duties.

Fantasy Spin: Fairbairn is one of the better fantasy options among placekickers, so you'll need to make alternate plans if you normally depend upon him. Wright is not a recommended fill-in option, as there are probably plenty of other regulars available off of your waiver wire.

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Houston DE Denico Autry (knee), DE Will Anderson Jr. (quadriceps), TE Harrison Bryant (shoulder), RB Nick Chubb (foot), PK Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps), LB Christian Harris (shin), OL Tytus Howard (concussion), OG Ed Ingram (knee), S Jalen Pitre (concussion) and QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 5. WR Braxton Berrios (chest) and TE Dalton Schultz (knee, shoulder) were limited, while DE Dylan Horton (knee) and FB Jakob Johnson (hamstring) were full participants.

From TheHuddle

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quad) is not expected to play in Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. It's unclear when Fairbairn suffered the injury, but it is severe enough to sideline him for at least a week. Fairbairn has been excellent this season, making a league-high 22 field goals. The 32-year-old's status will continue to be monitored over the next week, while Matthew Wright will take over the kicking duties for Sunday.

From RotoBaller

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn is reportedly dealing with a lower-body injury right now. It's unclear when or how he suffered the injury, but his status for the Week 10 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars is up in the air. It sounds like the veteran kicker is currently receiving treatment. The organization should give more information on his status soon. The Texans hosted kicker Matthew Wright on Tuesday. Wright figures to take over the kicking duties if Fairbairn is unable to go this weekend.

From RotoBaller

Houston Texans K Ka'imi Fairbairn (lower body injury) is dealing with an injury and his status for Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars is up in the air. The Texans had free agent Matthew Wright in for a visit Tuesday, Nov. 4.

From TheHuddle