JOE MIXON NEWS

Gets maintenance Thursday Mixon (ankle) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice in what may have amounted to a maintenance day, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact After the ankle injury contributed to Mixon handling his lightest workload of the season in Sunday's overtime loss to the Packers, he opened Week 6 prep as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice. The fact that Mixon took a step back in terms of activity a day later would normally be cause for concern, but his listing as a non-participant Thursday looks as though it may have been a pre-planned arrangement rather than the result of a setback. As Hobson notes, "the way [Mixon] was bouncing around" while working off to the side Thursday points to him getting more of a rest day, which may have had the secondary purpose of opening up more reps with the offense for backups Chris Evans and Trayveon Williams. Neither Evans nor Williams has logged a carry this season, and both will move up a spot on the depth chart Week 6 with Mixon's top understudy, Samaje Perine (illness), expected to miss Sunday's game in Detroit after testing positive for COVID-19.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spectator for practice Mixon (ankle) was spotted off to the side during Thursday's practice and is set to go down as a non-participant, James Rapien of SI.com reports.

Impact Though head coach Zac Taylor said Mixon was moving around well after practicing on a limited basis Wednesday, the running back's inability to join his healthy teammates on the field a day later isn't the most encouraging sign for his availability this weekend in Detroit. While managing the ankle injury ahead of last week's loss to the Packers, Mixon saw a light workload, playing only 18 snaps while getting 11 touches (10 carries, one reception). Fantasy managers may have been hoping Mixon would be ready to handle his normal three-down duties this weekend, but his absence from practice Thursday suddenly leaves his ability to do that in question.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Logs limited practice Mixon (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Prior to Wednesday's practice, head coach Zac Taylor noted that Mixon's ankle injury benefited from the rest he's had over the last couple of days, but the running back's practice reps will be managed this week nonetheless, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports. While Mixon is trending toward playing Sunday against the Lions, Samaje Perine, who saw an expanded role in Week 5 with Mixon's touches limited versus Green Bay, is currently on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores while limited Mixon rushed 10 times for 33 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-22 overtime loss to the Packers. He also caught his lone target for two yards.

Impact Mixon overcame an ankle injury to suit up Sunday, but he was unable to command his usual workload. While still in double-digits, his season low in touches coincided with backup Samaje Perine garnering a high of 15, from which he gained 83 yards and caught a four-yard touchdown. To his credit, though, Mixon still made a big impact by slashing his way to an eight-yard score in the fourth quarter, helping Cincinnati tie the game late. That contribution worked to salvage Mixon's performance, and the tailback will now hope his ankle heals further in advance of Week 6's matchup against the winless Lions.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Active against Packers Mixon (ankle) is active Week 5 against Green Bay, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact Despite not seeing the practice field for a single session all week, Mixon apparently got in some light workouts Saturday that led to earlier reports suggesting he would be able to suit up. That notion has since been confirmed with the release of the inactive list, though it's fair to wonder how close to a regular workload Mixon might see. He's been on the field for 72 percent of snaps or greater in each of the season's first four weeks, but should that mark be unattainable Sunday, look for Samaje Perine and Chris Evans -- in that order -- to provide relief.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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OCTOBER 9, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Trending toward suiting up Sunday Mixon (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, went through a workout Saturday and is trending toward playing "in some capacity" Week 5, Tom Pe...

Impact The running back failed to practice Wednesday through Friday, but he evidently looked good enough during Saturday's workout to have a chance to suit up versus Green Bay. If Mixon avoids the inactive list in advance of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, it's unclear if he would be in line for his usual workload. With that in mind, if Mixon is limited at all, Samaje Perine? and Chris Evans would be in store for added backfield work.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as questionable Mixon (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers after being listed as a non-participant at practices Wednesday through Friday.

Impact Despite Mixon's string of practice absences, the Bengals plan to evaluate the running back Saturday before determining his status for Sunday's contest, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. The Bengals could provide an update on Mixon's status at the conclusion of Saturday's evaluation, but either way, his availability (or lack thereof) will be confirmed prior to the first wave of games Sunday, with Cincinnati and Green Bay kicking off at 1 p.m. ET. If Mixon sits out for the contest, Samaje Perine would be in line to see added carries, while Chris Evans would likely see expanded role on passing downs.

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Week 5 status TBD The Bengals plan to evaluate Mixon (ankle) Saturday before determining the running back's status for Sunday's game against the Packers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact With that in mind, Mixon is expected to be listed as questionable when Cincinnati releases its final Week 5 injury report later Friday. If Mixon doesn't fare well in his evaluation Saturday, the Bengals could downgrade him to doubtful or out ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. If Mixon ends up limited versus Green Bay or sits out entirely, Samaje Perine would be in line to see added carries for the Bengals, with Chris Evans likely to see an expanded third-down role.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted at Friday's practice Mixon (ankle) wasn't seen at the early portion of Friday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact MIxon looks like he'll sit out practice for the third consecutive day due to the ankle sprain, making it difficult to envision him being available for Sunday's matchup with the Packers. Assuming Mixon ends up being ruled out for the Week 5 matchup, Samaje Perine should take over the starting role, with Chris Evans handling the third-down role.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Misses another practice Mixon (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With back-to-back absences to start the practice week, Mixon will need to get back on the field Friday in order to have a chance to suit up Sunday against the Packers. If he ends up limited or out this weekend, Baby notes that Samaje Perine would be in line to see added carries, with Chris Evans a candidate to see an expanded third-down role.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 7, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bengals RB Mixon misses practice, status for Sunday unclear

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OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits out practice Mixon (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact The report notes that the running back did spend some time off to the side on a stationary bike Wednesday. Meanwhile, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer relays that coach Zac Taylor believes Mixon will be worked back into the mix as the week goes on. With that in mind, Taylor noted that he needs to see Mixon log some game-speed reps at practice in order to determine whether or not playing him Sunday versus Green Bay is an option. Samaje Perine is next up for added touches in the Bengals' offense if Mixon is limited or out this weekend.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE