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The Houston Texans will be without their leading rusher, Joe Mixon, for their Week 3 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings due to an ankle injury sustained in the previous game against the Chicago Bears. Mixon, who is currently seventh in the NFL in rushing yards, will be replaced by Cam Akers, who is expected to take on the bulk of the carries. Akers has shown promise in his limited action and is familiar with the Texans' offensive scheme.
- Joe Mixon will miss Week 3 due to an ankle injury.
- Cam Akers is set to take over as the primary running back for the Texans.
Joe Mixon | RB
Injury
Week 2
11 carries
25 rush yards
- Missed Week 3 due to an ankle injury.
- Currently seventh in the NFL in rushing yards with 184 yards.
Cam Akers | RB
Pickup
Week 2
7 carries
32 rush yards
- Expected to receive the bulk of carries in Week 3.
- Has shown good vision and contact balance in previous games.
Houston Texans
- Will be without both Joe Mixon and backup Dameon Pierce for Week 3.
Minnesota Vikings
- Will face a Texans team missing key offensive players.