Fairbairn is dealing with an undisclosed short-term injury and isn't expected to be available for Thursday's preseason finale versus the 49ers, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
The injury isn't expected to affect Fairbairn's availability for Week 1, even though he'll be missing the preseason finale. The kicker has converted on two of his three field-goal tries through two exhibition games, with his only miss coming from 59 yards out.