Fairbairn s Last Second Kick Secures Texans Victory
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In a London showdown, the Houston Texans edged the Jacksonville Jaguars with a 34‑31 win, thanks to Ka'imi Fairbairn’s 49‑yard field goal in the final seconds.
The game, played at the London Stadium, saw both teams’ defenses rank in the league’s top half, yet offensive play dominated. Quarterback CJ Stroud threw for nearly three hundred yards and three touchdowns, while Trevor Lawrence added four passing scores for the Jaguars.
A 60‑yard tie by Cam Little at the two‑minute warning kept the contest alive, but Fairbairn’s precise kick sealed the Texans’ triumph. The moment highlighted Fairbairn’s reputation as a clutch kicker, a trait forged during his UCLA career and national award wins.
Timeline
- On October 6 2024 Fairbairn nails 49‑yard field goal to win Texans game.


