JOE MIXON NEWS

Still limited at practice Mixon (ankle) remainedlimited at practice Thursday.

Impact Mixon logged 13 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown while adding two catches for 30 yards and another score on three targets in his return from a three-game absence in this past Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots. Given that there's been no reported setbacks with his ankle since then, the running back's Week 7 status doesn't appear to be in danger, but Mixon will probably need to practice fully Friday in order to approach this weekend's game against the Packers without an injury designation.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

AFC South-leading Texans chase 4th straight victory as they visit Green Bay

The AFC South-leading Houston Texans will try to earn their fourth straight win as they visit Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers

OCTOBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs limited practice Mixon (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact In his return from a three-game absence in this past Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots, Mixon carried 13 times for 102 yards and a touchdown while adding two catches for 30 yards and a receiving score on three targets. With no reported setbacks in that contest, there's a solid chance that the running back's listed limitations Wednesday are maintenance-related rather than representative of a setback with his ankle.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

McClain: Joe Mixon, Josh Jacobs excelling with new teams entering Sunday's game at Green Bay Joe Mixon and Josh Jacobs, the starting running backs in Sunday’s game between the Texans and Packers at Lambeau Field, were allowed to leav...

OCTOBER 16 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Return of Mixon, Pierce keeps Houston's offense rolling without Collins in big win over Pats

In the first game without star receiver Nico Collins, Houston’s offense kept rolling this weekend thanks to the return of running backs Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce

OCTOBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans Wire's Player Of The Game: RB Joe Mixon For the second time in three games, Joe Mixon rushed for over 100 yards en route to a Houston Texans’ win.

OCTOBER 14 • USATODAY.COM

Scores twice in return from injury Mixon (ankle) rushed 13 times for 102 yards and a touchdown while adding two catches for 30 yards and a touchdown on three targets in Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots.

Impact Mixon got two carries from inside the 5-yard line on the opening drive but showed some rust in his return from a three-game absence, combining for minus-1 yard on those two attempts. He made no mistake with another red-zone opportunity on the next drive, scoring a 10-yard receiving touchdown to give the Texans a 14-0 lead. Mixon later broke off a 59-yard run in the second quarter and put the game away with a 20-yard touchdown run in the fourth. In the two games he has played from start to finish this season, Mixon has produced a sensational 310 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns. His ankle injury seems to be firmly in the rearview mirror heading into a Week 7 road game against the Packers.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in return from injury Mixon (ankle) rushed 13 times for 102 yards and a touchdown while adding two catches for 30 yards and a touchdown on three targets in Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots.

Impact Mixon got two carries from inside the five-yard line on the opening drive but showed some rust in his return from a three-game absence, combining for minus-1 yard on those two attempts. He made no mistake with another red-zone opportunity on the next drive, scoring a 10-yard receiving touchdown to give the Texans a 14-0 lead. Mixon later broke off a 59-yard run in the second quarter and put the game away with a 20-yard touchdown run in the fourth. In the two games he has played from start to finish this season, Mixon has produced a sensational 310 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns. His ankle injury seems to be firmly in the rearview mirror heading into a Week 7 road game against the Packers.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Stroud throws 3 TD passes as the Texans beat the Patriots 41-21 in Drake Maye's first start

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OCTOBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Welcome back, Joe Mixon! RB catches TD pass at New England Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon caught 10-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of the Week 6 game at New England.

OCTOBER 13 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Texans Make Official Game Designation on Joe Mixon vs Patriots The Texans have made an official game decision on running back Joe Mixon.

OCTOBER 13 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Active versus Patriots Mixon (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact After logging back-to-back limited practices Thursday and Friday, Mixon -- who is bouncing back from what Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston previously described as a less severe high-ankle sprain -- was listed as questionable for the contest. With his return from a three-game absence confirmed, Mixon should have an opportunity to reclaim his lead role in Houston's backfield versus New England, but if he's limited at all or suffers any in-game setbacks, Dameon Pierce (who is also in the mix after missing four games), as well as Dare Ogunbowale and Cam Akers are available to contribute to the Texans' Week 6 rushing game.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Texans receive boost on the ground with return of RB Joe Mixon Joe Mixon is back for the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon.

OCTOBER 13 • USATODAY.COM

In line to return Sunday Mixon (ankle) is expected to suit up for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against New England, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact This report follows others at the end of the week that suggested Mixon has been trending toward suiting up Sunday. The veteran running back hasn't played since Week 2, when he suffered an ankle sprain against the Bears. Backfield mate Dameon Pierce (hamstring) has also been cleared to play Sunday following a four-game absence, so Cam Akers -- who had been getting a healthy workload while Mixon was out -- will likely slide back to a limited role.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Still trending toward playing Mixon (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, is still on track to play, Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reports.

Impact Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston echoed this same sentiment Friday, but it's good to see that the star running back hasn't suffered any setbacks in his pursuit of making a return after a multi-game absence. Dameon Pierce and Dare Ogunbowale would likely operate in a reserve capacity once it's officially confirmed Mixon will be set to play Sunday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward return Mixon (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, is expected to be available for the contest barring any setbacks, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Housto...

Impact Back-to-back limited sessions have Mixon trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game. Meanwhile, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle suggests that trainers could make a final determination on Mixon's status at the team's walk-through Saturday before the team travels to New England. If Mixon is available and not overly limited versus New England he'd have a chance to reclaim his lead role in a Houston backfield that also includes Dameon Pierce (who doesn't carry an injury designation), Dare Ogunbowale and Cam Akers.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Sunday Mixon (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in New England.

Impact Mixon cobbled together back-to-back limited practices to cap Week 6 prep, potentially setting himself up for his first game action since Week 2, when he initially sprained his right ankle. Fellow RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring) have been cleared ahead of Sunday's contest after logging full sessions Thursday and Friday, so he may be the leading candidate for RB reps if both he and Mixon are active this weekend. Mixon's status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Mixon (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's his first practice since Friday of Week 4, with Mixon perhaps making a push to play for the first time since Week 2. Fellow running back Dameon Pierce (hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday and could take the lead role this Sunday at New England if Mixon isn't quite ready.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) returns to practice Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon returned to practice Thursday, raising questions about his availability to play in Sunday’s game again...

OCTOBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Spotted at practice Mixon (ankle) was present for practice Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After not practicing last week, Mixon also was a 'DNP' on Wednesday, but his presence at Thursday's session offers hope that the running back could potentially be available Sunday against the Patriots. The Texans' upcoming injury report will reveal the official participation level of both Mixon and Dameon Pierce (hamstring), who was limited Wednesday.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy football injury report Week 6: Latest on Malik Nabers, Joe Mixon, A.J. Brown, more There are some key fantasy football players on the injury report for Week 6. Here's what we know about their status:

OCTOBER 10 • USATODAY.COM

Texans' Joe Mixon Not Spotted Practicing Again Houston Texans star running back Joe Mixon was not spotted at Wednesday’s practice as he recovers from an ankle injury.

OCTOBER 10 • SACBEE.COM

Pro Picks: Only 3 home teams are favorites in Week 6

A whopping 10 road teams are favorites in Week 6

OCTOBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not practicing Mixon (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Mixon hasn't played since Week 2 and has managed just one limited practice since then (Friday of Week 4), with coach DeMeco Ryans saying Monday that he isn't sure if the running back will return for Sunday's game at New England. Dameon Pierce (hamstring) returned to practice at the end of last week, potentially giving Houston a new candidate to lead the backfield after Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale got most of the work in the past three games.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Texans star WR Nico Collins placed on IR, will miss at least 4 games

Nico Collins, the NFL's leading receiver, will miss at least four games after the Texans placed him on IR Wednesday.

OCTOBER 9