Fairbairn nails a 53-yard FG to trim the deficit and keep Houston within striking distance late, highlighting the Texans' kicking reliability.

Fairbairn scored all of Houston’s Week 1 points via field goals, underscoring his value in a potentially low-scoring affair. With Kirk out, he could become a steady source of fantasy points if drives stall in the red zone.

Fairbairn, Houston’s kicker, looms as a key scoring asset in a Week 2 home game after the Texans’ Week 1 scoring drought. His accuracy and range can keep Houston competitive in a game where field goals may matter more than yards.

Fairbairn showed reliability in Week 1 with long-range kicking and Houston's points total kept him in play. Week 2 vs Tampa Bay favors a high-volume opportunity for field goals, especially from distance, given Houston's red-zone struggles and TB's defense profile. As a veteran in a dome-like or high-total game, Fairbairn offers a steady floor for fantasy managers who stream kickers.

Fairbairn opens 2025 fueled by a kicking-friendly Houston squad. Week 1 projects solid scoring opportunities in a favorable matchup, with the Texans’ offense generating enough drives to grant multiple FG chances and XP attempts, especially in a dome setting that minimizes weather risk.