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Joe Mixon remains sidelined due to an ankle injury, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming game against the Bills. Meanwhile, he had previously expressed confidence in his conditioning and expected workload for the season, having trained harder than ever this offseason after joining the Texans from the Bengals.
- Joe Mixon is currently not practicing due to an ankle injury.
- His status for the upcoming game against the Bills is uncertain.
- Coach DeMeco Ryans has labeled Mixon as 'day-to-day'.
Joe Mixon | RB
Injury
Pickup
Week 5
- Remains sidelined due to an ankle injury.
- Trained intensely this offseason for a heavy workload.
- Potentially could see 250-plus carries this season.
Dameon Pierce | RB
Injury
Week 5
- Also not practicing due to a hamstring injury.
- His absence alongside Mixon raises concerns for the Texans' backfield.
Cam Akers | RB
Pickup
Week 5
- Currently the top healthy backfield option for the Texans.
- Has started the last two contests in the absence of Mixon and Pierce.
Houston Texans
- Facing a potential challenge in the backfield with both Mixon and Pierce injured.
- Cam Akers is stepping up as the leading running back.