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The Houston Texans cruised to a four-point victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, 20-16, as fans debated whether kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn successfully made an extra point.
The debate started after Texans wide receiver Nico Collins ran the ball seven yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Fairbairn entered the game to attempt the extra point. He kicked the ball and looked like he might have missed it by the left side.
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Houston Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn (15) celebrates with Tommy Townsend after making a field goal against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Indianapolis. (Michael Conroy/AP Photo)
However, NFL officials said the kick was good. It sparked a debate on social media about whether the officials made the right call.
CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore explained that Fairbairn’s kick went over the outside of the uprights. The kick could not be reviewed under NFL rules.
Houston picked up the decisive point and was able to hold off the Colts the rest of the way for the win.
CJ Stroud made his first start since being taken out with a concussion. He was 22-of-35 with 276 passing yards, one interception and two sacks.
Houston Texans’ Nico Collins (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Indianapolis. (Michael Conroy/AP Photo)
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Texans running back Nick Chubb had a touchdown to go along with 34 rushing yards. Woody Marks led Houston with 64 rushing yards.
Collins had five catches for 98 yards to go along with his rushing touchdown.
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, playing with a broken fibula, was 14-of-27 with 201 passing yards and two touchdown passes. His touchdown passes went to Alec Pierce and Tyler Warren.
Pierce led Indianapolis with four 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 leapfrogged the Colts for first place in the division after a win over the Tennessee Titans, and the Texans sit right behind both Jacksonville and Indianapolis.
