Ka’imi Fairbairn’s middle name is clutch.
Well, it’s actually Kaʻiminoeauloamekaʻikeokekumupaʻa, but “clutch” is how the Houston Texans kicker has played this year.
Ka'imi Fairbairn 59-yard field goal is good! #NFL #Texans pic.twitter.com/pyafyoz802
— Tanner Phifer (@TannerPhifer) September 16, 2024
Following a false start from Laremy Tunsil, the Texans were just in line of Fairbairn’s usual field goal range. From the logo, the veteran delivered a 59-yard boom blast to give the Texans a 16-10 lead over the Chicago Bears at halftime.
FROM THE LOGO 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/Uptq89oI2O
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) September 16, 2024
Fairbairn also made a 50-yard field goal on Houston’s opening drive to take a 3-0 lead.
The former UCLA star has been perfect for the Texans after signing a three-year, $15.9 million contract extension this offseason. In Week 1’s 29-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, he drilled three 50-plus yard kicks, including a season-long 51-yarder.
Ka’imi Fairbairn through 6 quarters this season:
59 Yards💰
56 Yards💰
51 Yards💰
51 Yards💰
50 Yards💰
47 Yards💰Automatic. https://t.co/PXFYq5MJAB pic.twitter.com/vIkSn6yOmV
— Bradeaux (@BradeauxNBA) September 16, 2024
Well, that record was broken in the closing second of the first half. Houston could come back to thank Mr. Clutch following the end of the third quarter.
