Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon is currently labeled as day-to-day due to an ankle injury, which has kept him out of the last two games. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans indicated that Mixon, along with wide receiver Tank Dell, will be evaluated during practice this week to determine their availability for the upcoming game against the Buffalo Bills. Additionally, Mixon had previously expressed that he trained harder than ever this offseason in preparation for a significant role in the Texans' offense, especially given the competition for carries.

• Joe Mixon is day-to-day with an ankle injury.
• His return will depend on practice performance this week.
• Mixon trained intensely this offseason for a heavy workload.