Ka'imi Fairbairn sets NFL single-season record for 50+ yard field goals made

Nov 24, 2024 at 03:05 PM

Ka'imi Fairbairn kicked his 12th 50+ yard field goal of the season in Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season, breaking the league's previous single-season record for made 50+ field goals (11) set by Daniel Carlson in 2022.

The Texans kicker got off to a strong start this year and his coaching staff has trusted him to step up in big moments.

Check out John McClain's story on Fairbairn's relationship with long snapper Jon Weeks and the coaching staff's trust in their kicker here.

K Ka'imi Fairbairn has now connected on 12 50-plus yard field goals this season, the most in a single-season in NFL history, passing Daniel Carlson (11 in 2022).
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