JOE MIXON NEWS

Return date still to be determined Coach DeMeco Ryans relayed Monday that the Texans "don't know" whether Mixon (ankle) will be able to return for Sunday's game at New England, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports...

Impact Mixon injured his right ankle in Week 2, and he's managed just one limited practice since then, missing Houston's last three games. Dameon Pierce (hamstring) has also been sidelined since Week 1, so Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale have shouldered most of the load out of the backfield in the interim, with J.J. Taylor (nine touches) and even undrafted rookie British Brooks (one carry) also getting some snaps, although Brooks is now battling a knee injury of his own. The Texans will resume practicing Wednesday, but it's still unclear if Mixon will mix into any drills.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Return date still to be determined Coach DeMeco Ryans relayed Monday that the Texans "don't know" whether Mixon (ankle) will be able to return for Sunday's game at New England, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports...

Impact Mixon injured his right ankle Week 2 against the Bears on Sunday, Sept. 15, and he's managed just one limited practice (Friday, Sept. 27) since then, missing Houston's last three games as a result. Fellow RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring) has been sidelined since Week 1, so Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale have shouldered most of the load out of the team's backfield in the interim, with J.J. Taylor (nine touches) and even British Brooks (one carry) also getting some snaps. The Texans will resume practicing Wednesday, at which point it'll be known if Mixon was able to mix into any drills.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Inactives: Texans without RB Joe Mixon, RT Tytus Howard vs. Bills The Houston Texans released their inactives for their Week 5 home matchup with the Buffalo Bills, and they'll be without a few starters.

OCTOBER 6 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) out vs. Bills Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon’s ailing ankle will sideline him for a third consecutive game on Sunday against the visiting Buffalo B...

OCTOBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ruled out for Sunday Mixon (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Mixon was unable to practice this week and will target a potential return to action Oct. 13 against the Patriots. Meanwhile, fellow RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring) is listed as questionable, so it's possible that in Week 5 he'll bolster a Houston backfield that's been led by Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale of late.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Texans RB Joe Mixon ruled out for Sunday's matchup vs. Bills Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon will miss his third straight game due to an ankle injury.

OCTOBER 4 • USATODAY.COM

Not expected to play Week 5 Mixon (ankle) is not expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network repots.

Impact Mixon hasn't yet participated in practice for Houston this week, and it sounds like he's trending toward sitting out Friday's session and Sunday's game. That would make his next chance to play Week 6 on the road against New England. If Mixon can't go Sunday it will constitute his third straight absence, though Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that head coach continues to label the veteran running back "day-to-day." With Dameon Pierce (hamstring) also not yet practicing, Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale appear likely to lead the Texans' backfield versus Buffalo.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Texans News: Joe Mixon Status For Week 5 vs Bills Remains Uncertain Houston Texans star running back Joe Mixon’s status for Week 5 remains up in the air.

OCTOBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Still not practicing Mixon (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The same applies to fellow RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring), according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. The duo's continued absence from practice sets the stage for Friday's session to loom large with regard to their chances of playing Sunday against the Bills. For his part, coach DeMeco Ryans has maintained that Mixon is 'day-to-day' ahead of Week 5 action, per Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. For now, Houston's top healthy backfield option is Cam Akers, who has started the team's last two contests.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Mixon, who remained sidelined this past Sunday against the Jaguars, thus has two more chances to practice ahead of this weekend's game against the Bills. Meanwhile, fellow RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring) was spotted at Wednesday's session.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled day-to-day Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Mixon (ankle) is "day-to-day," Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Ryans said the same of wideout Tank Dell (chest), who along with Mixon sat out Houston's 24-20 win over the Jaguars in Week 4. Ryans said "we'll see this week with a week of practice" whether Mixon and Dell are able to return for Sunday's pivotal matchup against the Bills. With both Mixon and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) having missed the Texans' last two games games, Cam Akers was given another chance to start versus Jacksonville, racking up 53 rushing yards on 13 carries. Wednesday's first official injury report of Week 5 stands to reveal more about the chances of Mixon and/or Pierce getting back on the field versus Buffalo.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals offense starting to click entering Week 5 showdown against rival Ravens

Despite their 1-3 start, the Cincinnati Bengals are starting to play better with a big challenge set for next week

SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stroud's TD pass with 18 seconds left lifts Texans to 24-20 win over Jaguars

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SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) to miss game vs. Jaguars Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon will miss his second consecutive game, inactive for Sunday’s home contest against the winless Jacksonv...

SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans Week 4 inactives: Devin Lloyd, Joe Mixon ruled out The Jaguars will miss four starters against the Texans in Week 4 including LB Devin Lloyd. Houston will miss Mixon and Dell. Here are the in...

SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Inactives: Texans without Tank Dell, Jimmie Ward, Joe Mixon vs. Jaguars The Houston Texans released their inactives for their Week 4 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and they'll be without a few starters.

SEPTEMBER 29 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Officially inactive Mixon (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, Mixon returned to a limited session Friday before being deemed questionable heading into the weekend. With Mixon officially inactive for the second straight contest and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) also still out, Cam Akers -- who started in place of Mixon in Week 3 -- is in line to continue to see an expanded role in Houston's backfield versus Jacksonville, with Dare Ogunbowale, British Brooks and J.J. Taylor available to handle complementary backfield touches. Mixon will target a potential return to action Oct. 6 against the Bills.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Texans News: Joe Mixon Game Status For Week 4 vs Jaguars Revealed The Texans have made a ruling on the status of Joe Mixon for Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Not slated to play Sunday Mixon (ankle) is not in line to play Sunday against the Jaguars, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Mixon was listed as questionable for the contest, with his Week 4 status slated to be officially confirmed once the Texans' inactives are posted ahead of Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff. In his looming absence, Cam Akers is once again slated to lead Houston's backfield.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time decision Mixon (ankle) is trending towards being a game-time decision Sunday against the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Rapoport continued to suggest that it '...seems to be an uphill climb to play..." for Mixon, though Mixon seems determined to try to play. Teammate Dameon Pierce (hamstring) has already been ruled out, and J.J. Taylor has been elevated from the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after limited practice Mixon (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after returning to a limited practice Friday.

Impact Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Mixon looked good in his return to practice and had a solid day of work Friday. Added context regarding the running back's Week 4 status should arrive either late Saturday or early Sunday via national reporters such as Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport, but fortunately for those considering Mixon in fantasy lineups the Texans kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday. If he ends up limited or out versus Jacksonville, Cam Akers would be in line for added backfield touches since Dameon Pierce (hamstring) is slated to to miss his third straight game.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

At practice Friday Mixon (ankle) was present for practice Friday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Texans' top back was sidelined both Wednesday and Thursday, as was fellow RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring), but Mixon's presence on the field Friday offers some hope that he could potentially return to action Sunday against the Jaguars. The team's upcoming injury report will reveal both Mixon's participation level as well as his Week 4 game status.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Texans RBs Joe Mixon (ankle), Dameon Pierce (hamstring) sit out practice The Houston Texans are closing in on having to rely on Cam Akers at running back for a second straight week, as fellow running backs Joe Mix...

SEPTEMBER 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Still not practicing Mixon (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The same applies to fellow RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring), with the status of both backs unclear as Sunday's game against the Jaguars approaches. Added context regarding the duo's status will arrive no later than Friday, but if neither Mixon or Pierce are available this weekend, Cam Akers would once again be in line to lead Houston's backfield in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Mixon (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact According to Wilson, Mixon is viewed as week-to-week in his recovery from an ankle injury he suffered Week 2, a notion that doesn't bode especially well for his chances of playing Sunday against the Jaguars. Meanwhile, though fellow RB Dameon Pierce also didn't practice Wednesday, there's reportedly optimism he could potentially return to action this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE