Mixon (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Mixon was unable to practice this week and will target a potential return to action Sunday, Oct. 13 against the Patriots. Meanwhile, fellow RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring) is listed as questionable, so it's possible that he'll bolster a Houston backfield Week 5 that's been led by Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale of late.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Not expected to play Week 5
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Mixon (ankle) is not expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network repots.
Mixon hasn't yet participated in practice for Houston this week, and it sounds like he's trending toward sitting out Friday's session and Sunday's game. That would make his next chance to play Week 6 on the road against New England. If Mixon can't go Sunday, it will constitute his third straight absence, though Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that head coach DeMeco Ryans continues to label the veteran running back "day-to-day." With Dameon Pierce (hamstring) also not yet practicing, Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale appear likely to lead the Texans backfield versus Buffalo.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Still not practicing
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Mixon (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
The same applies to fellow RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring), according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. The duo's continued absence from practice sets the stage for Friday's session to loom large with regard to both player's chances of playing Sunday against the Bills. For his part, coach DeMeco Ryans has maintained that Mixon is "day-to-day" ahead of Week 5 action, per Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. For now, Houston's top healthy backfield option is Cam Akers, who has started the team's last two contests.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Not practicing Wednesday
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Mixon (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Mixon, who has missed the Texans' last two games, thus has two more chances to practice ahead of this weekend's contest against the Bills. Meanwhile, fellow running back Dameon Pierce (hamstring) was spotted on the field during the media-access portion of Wednesday's practice but ultimately went down as a non-participant on the official injury report, per Wilson. Cam Akers will likely lead the Texans' ground attack Week 5 if neither Mixon nor Pierce is cleared to play.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Labeled day-to-day
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Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Mixon (ankle) is "day-to-day," Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Ryans said the same of wideout Tank Dell (chest), who, along with Mixon, sat out Houston's 24-20 win over the Jaguars in Week 4. Ryans said, "We'll see this week with a week of practice," whether Mixon and Dell are able to return for Sunday's pivotal matchup against the Bills. With both Mixon and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) having missed the Texans' last two games, Cam Akers was given another chance to start versus Jacksonville, racking up 53 yards on 13 carries. Wednesday's first official injury report of Week 5 stands to reveal more about the chances of Mixon and/or Pierce getting back on the field versus Buffalo.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Questionable after limited practice
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Mixon (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after returning to a limited practice Friday.
Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Mixon looked good in his return to practice and had a solid day of work Friday. Added context regarding the running back's Week 4 status should arrive either late Saturday or early Sunday via national reporters such as Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport, but fortunately for those considering Mixon in fantasy lineups, the Texans kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. If Mixon ends up limited or out versus Jacksonville, Cam Akers would be in line for added backfield touches because Dameon Pierce (hamstring) is slated to to miss his third straight game.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: At practice Friday
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Mixon (ankle) was present for practice Friday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
The Texans' top back was sidelined both Wednesday and Thursday, as was fellow RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring), but Mixon's presence on the field Friday offers some hope that he'll return to action Sunday against the Jaguars. The team's upcoming injury report will reveal both Mixon's participation level and his Week 4 game status.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Still not practicing
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Mixon (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Dameon Pierce (hamstring) also remained sidelined at practice, leaving both running backs in danger of sitting out again Sunday against the Jaguars. The Texans will wait and see if Mixon is able to get back on the practice field in some fashion Friday, but if not, he'll likely be ruled out for a second consecutive game. Cam Akers would once again be in line to lead Houston's backfield in Week 4 if Mixon and Pierce are sidelined.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Still not practicing
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Mixon (ankle) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
According to Wilson, Mixon is viewed as week-to-week in his recovery from an ankle injury he suffered Week 2. The week-to-week label doesn't bode well for Mixon's chances of being available Sunday against the Jaguars, though Wilson relays the Texans have more optimism that Dameon Pierce (hamstring) will be able to avoid a third straight missed game. Pierce joined Mixon as a spectator for Wednesday's practice, however, leaving Cam Akers to take on running-back reps with the first-team offense.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Not playing against Minnesota
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Mixon (ankle) has been downgraded to out and will not travel to Sunday's contest against the Vikings.
It's a frustrating outcome given Mixon seemed confident following Sunday's win over the Bears that he would play, but the decision isn't surprising given the star running back was initially ruled doubtful following the team's final injury report Friday. Cam Akers is set to take on the majority of the rushing opportunities due to Dameon Pierce (hamstring) also being out Sunday, and Dare Ogunbowale will likely be a significant factor as a pass catcher out of the backfield as well.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Doubtful for Sunday
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Mixon is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Vikings after not practicing this week.
Meanwhile, top backup Dameon Pierce (hamstring) already has been ruled out for the contest. With Mixon trending toward being unavailable Sunday, Cam Akers appears poised to take on an expanded role in Week 3, a context that makes him a potential fill-in option for those who normally would rely on Mixon in fantasy lineups.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Still not practicing
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Mixon (ankle) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
The same applies to top backup Dameon Pierce (hamstring), which doesn't bode well for the duo's status for Sunday's game against the Vikings. If both players are unavailable this weekend, Cam Akers would be in line to see an expanded role in Week 3.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Not practicing Thursday
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Mixon (ankle) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The same goes for top backup Dameon Pierce (hamstring), with both players also having been DNPs on Wednesday. As a result, the duo's status for Sunday's game against the Vikings is cloudy, and in the event that both Mixon and Pierce are unavailable this weekend, Cam Akers would be in line to step into an expanded role, according to Wilson.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Not seen at practice
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Mixon (ankle) wasn't spotted at Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Per Wilson, Mixon is day-to-day with his ankle injury, and top backup Dameon Pierce is dealing with a mild hamstring strain. The two backs' statuses are thus worth monitoring closely as Sunday's game against the Vikings approaches. Cam Akers, Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks are in the mix to see added work this weekend if either Mixon or Pierce are out.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Injury not long-term issue
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Mixon's ankle injury is not considered to be a long-term issue, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Mixon was able to return to Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears after getting injured early in the third quarter, but he played just seven snaps after his return. The running back underwent an MRI on Monday, and head coach DeMeco Ryans was non-committal on Mixon's status for Week 3 in Minnesota. The Texans feel that the tackle that injured Mixon was illegal and are submitting video of the play to the NFL for review. If Mixon is unavailable for Week 3, Cam Akers and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) would be the most likely beneficiaries.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Set to get ankle evaluated
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Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said after Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears that Mixon will have his injured ankle evaluated, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports. "Joe got rolled up. The guy's weight definitely came down on his ankle," Ryans said. "We'll evaluate Joe throughout the week. Hopefully he's OK."
Mixon is slated to undergo an MRI on Monday, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. He picked up the injury with 11:57 left in the third quarter, when he was brought down by the Bears' T.J. Edwards with what appeared to be the now-banned swivel hip-drop tackle. Though Mixon was able to check back into the game, he played just seven snaps the rest of the night and finished with 25 yards on nine carries, plus 25 yards on three receptions. The running back took to social media after the game to criticize the NFL and NFLPA for not penalizing the hip-drop tackle, but he didn't shed any light on whether the ankle injury would jeopardize his status for Week 3 at Minnesota. If he's ruled out for next Sunday's game or is limited, Cam Akers and/or Dameon Pierce (hamstring) could take on extra carries, while Dare Ogunbowale may serve as the main replacement for Mixon on passing downs.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Battles through ankle injury in win
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Mixon rushed nine times for 25 yards and caught three of five targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears.
Mixon missed a chunk of the second half after getting his ankle caught underneath a defender on a tackle, and while he got back into the game, he wasn't on the field for Houston's last couple drives as the Texans were trying to run out the clock. After racking up 33 touches in Week 1, Mixon was limited to just 12 against the Bears. The former Bengals running back sits firmly atop the depth chart in Houston, especially after Cam Akers lost a fumble by the goal line in the second half, but it wouldn't be surprising if Mixon's practice reps are capped heading into a Week 3 matchup with the Vikings as he deals with the aftereffects of his ankle injury.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Back in against Bears
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Mixon (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Mixon missed less than a quarter after hurting his ankle in the second half of Sunday night's game. He'll return to the lead role in Houston's backfield for the remainder of the game barring a setback.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Goes to locker room with injury
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Mixon (ankle) went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Bears, Ben Arthur of Fox Sports reports. He is questionable to return.
Mixon injured his ankle when it got caught underneath a defender. After a brief visit to the medical tent, he made his way to the locker room for further examination. Prior to the injury, Mixon rushed seven times for 20 yards and caught three of five targets for 25 yards. Dameon Pierce (hamstring) isn't dressed against the Bears, leaving Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale as the two available options at running back in Mixon's absence.
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Texans' Joe Mixon: Huge Houston debut
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Mixon carried the ball 30 times for 159 yards and a touchdown and caught all three of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 29-27 win over the Colts.
The former Bengal put together a sensational Texans debut, highlighted by a three-yard TD plunge early in the fourth quarter. There was no question that Mixon was the bell cow for Houston -- Dameon Pierce, the top holdover in the backfield from 2023, saw only three totes. Mixon will take significant momentum into Week 2's clash with a Bears defense that gave up 94 scrimmage yards and a TD to the Titans' Tony Pollard in its season opener.
