NFL news: Texans kicker sparks debate over extra-point try

The Houston Texans posted a four-point victory over the Indianapolis Colts 20-16 on Sunday as followers debated whether or not kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn efficiently scored an additional level.

The controversy began after Texans huge receiver Nico Collins ran the ball seven yards for a landing within the fourth quarter. Fairbairn got here into the sport to aim the additional level. He kicked the ball and it regarded like he had missed it huge left.

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Ka’imi Fairbairn, 15, a kicker from Houston, celebrates with Tommy Townsend after scoring a area objective in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts throughout the second half of an NFL soccer recreation on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Indianapolis. (Michael Conroy/AP Picture)

Nevertheless, NFL officers stated the kick was good. It sparked a debate on social media about whether or not officers made the suitable resolution.

CBS guidelines analyst Gene Steratore defined that Fairbairn’s kick went over the skin fringe of the upright. Underneath NFL guidelines, the kick couldn’t be reviewed.

Houston acquired the essential level and held off the Colts the remainder of the best way for the victory.

CJ Stroud made his first begin since being sidelined with a concussion. He was 22 of 35 with 276 passing yards, an interception and two sacks.

Houston Texans Nico Collins (12) celebrates after scoring a landing in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts throughout the second half of an NFL soccer recreation on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Indianapolis. (Michael Conroy/AP Picture)

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Texans working again Nick Chubb had a landing to go together with 34 dashing yards. Woody Marks led Houston with 64 dashing yards.

Collins had 5 catches for 98 yards to go together with his dashing landing.

Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, taking part in with a damaged fibula, was 14 of 27 with 201 passing yards and two landing passes. His landing passes went to Alec Pierce and Tyler Warren.

Pierce led Indianapolis with 4 catches for 78 yards. Warren had three catches for 22 yards.

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Houston’s win tightened the AFC South division race. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Colts for first place within the division after a win over the Tennessee Titans and the Texans sit proper behind each Jacksonville and Indianapolis.

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