Fairbairn is re-signing with Houston on a three-year contract, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

The reported average annual value of $5.3 million would put Fairbairn fourth in the league among kickers, between New York's Graham Gano ($5.5 million) and Seattle's Jason Myers ($5.275 million). The 30-year-old has spent his entire pro career with the Texans, converting 87.1 percent of field-goal attempts and 92.4 percent of PATs. Fairbairn has tried exactly six field goals of 50-plus yards in six consecutive seasons, making at least three of those each season (29 of 40 for his career, 72.5 percent). Fairbairn finished third among kickers in fantasy points per game in 2023, though he missed five games in November/December with a quadriceps injury.

Fairbairn converted his lone field-goal attempt and two of three extra-point kicks in Saturday's 23-19 win over the Colts in Week 18.

EDGE Analysis

Fairbairn converted from 51 yards, the fifth time in six attempts he's been successful from beyond the 50 and was wide left on the extra-point miss. The missed kick was his first of any kind since Week 2, when he was wide on a 51-yard FGA against the Colts. The five points scored Saturday gave him 102 in 12 games. It's the fifth time in seven seasons he's had at least 100 points.

Fairbairn converted all four field-goal attempts and both extra-point kicks in Sunday's 26-3 win over Tennessee in Week 17.

EDGE Analysis

Fairbairn continued his steady season and hasn't missed a kick of any kind since Week 2. For the season, he's been successful on 26 of 27 FGA and all 19 extra-point kicks. If not for missing five games due to injury, when replacement Matt Ammendola was presented nine field-goal attempts and 11 extra-point tries, Fairbairn would be among the top scoring kickers in the NFL.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Fairbairn converted four of four field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 19-16 overtime win over the Titans in Week 15.

EDGE Analysis

Fairbairn, who was back on the active roster after missing five games due to a quadricep injury, won the game with a 54-yard field goal as time expired in overtime. He had earlier nailed a 53-yarder and a couple of chip shots to keep Houston within striking distance. The kicking game wavered during the stretch when Matt Ammendola replaced Fairbairn, but it looks like Houston's reliable leg is back and ready. Fairbairn's made 22 of 23 field-goal attempts (five of six from beyond 50) and all 15 extra-point kicks.

Fairbairn (quad) was activated off injured reserve and will kick Sunday against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Fairbairn hasn't played since Week 10 due a groin injury, but his absence was sorely missed given Matt Ammendola missed three of his nine field-goal attempts. The Texans offense might be a bit more inefficient without C.J. Stroud (concussion) playing Sunday.

Fairbairn (quad) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Fairbairn remains on injured reserve but looks ready to return this week after missing the last five games with his pulled quad. On the season, Fairbairn has made 18 of 19 field goals and all 14 of his extra points. Matt Ammendola has been filling in at kicker for Houston in Fairbairn's absence.

Fairbairn (quadricep) was designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Fairbairn is expected to resume kicking duties for the Texans in Week 15 against the Titans, and his return to practice Wednesday after having his 21-day evaluation window opened marks a step toward making that a reality. Assuming Fairbairn experiences no setbacks with his quad in practice over the next three days, Houston will likely formally add him back to the 53-man roster Saturday. Fairbairn converted 18 of 19 field-goal attempts and 14 of 14 extra-point tries in Houston's first eight games before landing on IR.

Fairbairn has made a full recovery from a right quadricep strain and is expected to return from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game in Tennessee, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Fairbairn has missed Houston's last five games while recovering from the injury, Matt Ammendola has stepped in as the Texans' kicker and has converted six of nine field-goal attempts and 10 of 11 extra-point tries. Ammendola has since been returned to the practice squad, setting the stage for Fairbairn to reclaim kicking duties so long as he experiences no setbacks during the upcoming week. The Texans will likely designate Fairbairn for return from IR when the team resumes practicing Wednesday.

Fairbairn (quadricep) remains on injured reserve for Week 14 after the Texans chose to elevate Matt Ammendola from the practice squad to serve as their kicker for Sunday's game against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Fairbairn hasn't had any setbacks in his recovery from right quad strain, but the Texans didn't clear him to resume practicing this week even though he was eligible to do so. Ammendola will thus handle kicking duties for Houston for a fifth consecutive game, though Fairbairn could be ready to reclaim those duties Week 15 versus the Titans.