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How to Handle Joe Mixon's Injury in Fantasy Football (Is Cam Akers Worth a Waiver Add?) What Joe Mixon’s injury means for his fantasy football outlook and Cam Akers’ value as a waiver wire target.

SEPTEMBER 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Set to get ankle evaluated Head coach DeMeco Ryans said after Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears that Mixon will have his injured ankle evaluated before the Texans determine his availability for their Week 3...

Impact Mixon picked up the injury with 11:57 in the third, when he was brought down after a reception by the Bears' T.J. Edwards, who appeared to take Mixon to the ground with the now-banned swivel hip-drop tackle. Though Mixon was able to check back into the game, he played just seven snaps the rest of the night and finished with 25 yards on nine carries plus 25 yards on three receptions. The running back took to social media after the game to criticize the NFL and NFLPA for not penalizing the hip-drop tackle, but he didn't shed any light on whether the ankle injury would jeopardize his status for Week 3. Fantasy managers should keep close tabs on Mixon's practice activity throughout the week, but if he's ruled out for next Sunday's game or is limited, Cam Akers and/or Damien Pierce (hamstring) could take on extra carries, while Dare Ogunbowale may serve as the main replacement for Mixon on passing downs.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Set to get ankle evaluated Head coach DeMeco Ryans said after Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears that Mixon will have his injured ankle evaluated, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports. "Joe got rolled up. The guy...

Impact Mixon is slated to undergo an MRI on Monday, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network,. He picked up the injury with 11:57 left in the third quarter, when he was brought down by the Bears' T.J. Edwards with what appeared to be the now-banned swivel hip-drop tackle. Though Mixon was able to check back into the game, he played just seven snaps the rest of the night and finished with 25 yards on nine carries, plus 25 yards on three receptions. The running back took to social media after the game to criticize the NFL and NFLPA for not penalizing the hip-drop tackle, but he didn't shed any light on whether the ankle injury would jeopardize his status for Week 3. If he's ruled out for next Sunday's game or is limited, Cam Akers and/or Dameon Pierce (hamstring) could take on extra carries, while Dare Ogunbowale may serve as the main replacement for Mixon on passing downs.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Battles through ankle injury in win Mixon rushed nine times for 25 yards and caught three of five targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears.

Impact Mixon missed a chunk of the second half after getting his ankle caught underneath a defender on a tackle, and while he got back into the game, he wasn't on the field for Houston's last couple drives as the Texans were trying to run out the clock. After racking up 33 touches in Week 1, Mixon was limited to just 12 against the Bears. The former Bengals running back sits firmly atop the depth chart in Houston, especially after Cam Akers lost a fumble by the goal line in the second half, but it wouldn't be surprising if Mixon's practice reps are capped heading into a Week 3 matchup with the Vikings as he deals with the aftereffects of his ankle injury.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Battles through ankle injury in win Mixon rushed nine times for 25 yards and caught three of five targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears.

Impact Mixon missed a chunk of the second half after getting his ankle caught underneath a defender on a tackle, and while he got back into the game, he wasn't on the field for Houston's last couple drives as the Texans were trying to run out the clock. After racking up 33 touches in Week 1, Mixon was limited to just 12 against the Bears. The former Bengals running back sits firmly atop the depth chart in Houston, especially after Cam Akers lost a fumble by the goal line in the second half, but it wouldn't be surprising if Mixon's practice reps are capped heading into a Week 3 matchup with the Vikings as he deals with the aftereffects of his ankle injury.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back in against Bears Mixon (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Mixon missed less than a quarter after hurting his ankle in the second half of Sunday night's game. He'll return to the lead role in Houston's backfield for the remainder of the game barring a setback.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back in against Bears Mixon (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Mixon missed less than a quarter after hurting his ankle in the second half of Sunday night's game. He'll return to the lead role in Houston's backfield for the remainder of the game barring a setback.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room with injury Mixon (ankle) went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Bears, Ben Arthur of Fox Sports reports. He is questionable to return.

Impact Mixon injured his ankle when it got caught underneath a defender. After a brief visit to the medical tent, he made his way to the locker room for further examination. Prior to the injury, Mixon rushed seven times for 20 yards and caught three of five targets for 25 yards. Dameon Pierce (hamstring) isn't dressed against the Bears, leaving Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale as the two available options at running back in Mixon's absence.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room with injury Mixon (ankle) went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Bears, Ben Arthur of Fox Sports reports. He is questionable to return.

Impact Mixon injured his ankle when it got caught underneath a defender. After a brief visit to the medical tent, he made his way to the locker room for further examination. Prior to the injury, Mixon rushed seven times for 20 yards and caught three of five targets for 25 yards. Dameon Pierce (hamstring) isn't dressed against the Bears, leaving Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale as the two available options at running back in Mixon's absence.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

RB Mixon looks to build on strong Houston debut when Texans host top pick QB Williams and Bears

Joe Mixon leads the Houston Texans in a “Sunday Night Football” matchup with top pick QB Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stroud, Texans look to build on strong offensive performance against Bears and top pick Williams

The Houston Texans had the most yards rushing in the NFL with 213 in a Week 1 win over Indianapolis and their 417 total yards ranked second

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sports betting: Anytime touchdown scorer is just one of many prop bet options

After a thrilling first week of the NFL season, Week 2 has arrived with plenty of good matchups and half the league looking to bounce back after a Week 1 loss

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mixon has 159 yards and TD in Houston debut to help Texans to win over Colts

The Houston Texans have had a revolving door at running back over the past few seasons with no one able to solidify the position, much reach 1,000 yards rushing

SEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Heat Index: Sam Darnold hot in Vikings debut; Kirk Cousins cold in Falcons debut

Here's a look at who lit it up in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season and who can't wait for Week 2 for a chance to redeem themselves.

SEPTEMBER 9

Joe Mixon Says He's in a Better Spot After Bengals Offseason Trade to Texans The Bengals traded Mixon to the Texans in March.

SEPTEMBER 9 • SI.COM

Joe Mixon Sends A Very Strong Message To His Former Team Following His Week 1 Dominance Joe Mixon has been one of the mainstays at the running back position in the NFL for the better part of a decade.

SEPTEMBER 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Joe Mixon y Stefon Diggs despejan dudas y los Texans logran gran triunfo en equipo Los nuevos Texans anotaron en la primera victoria de la temporada contra los Colts.

SEPTEMBER 9 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon impact Texans' win over Colts High-profile acquisitions Stefon Diggs and Joe Mixon each scored touchdowns Sunday as the visiting Houston Texans started the season with a...

SEPTEMBER 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Huge Houston debut Mixon carries the ball 30 times for 159 yards and a touchdown and caught all three of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 29-27 win over the Colts.

Impact The former Bengal put together a sensational Texans debut, highlighted by a three-yard TD plunge early in the fourth quarter. There was no question that Mixon was the bell cow for Houston -- Dameon Pierce, the top holdover in the backfield from 2023, saw only three totes. Mixon will take significant momentum into Week 2's clash with a Bears defense that gave up 94 scrimmage yards and a TD to the Titans' Tony Pollard in its season opener.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Texans win 29-27 over Indianapolis Colts: Diggs scores twice, Mixon and Collins cross 100-yard mark Joe Mixon announced himself with a 159-yard debut performance. Nico Collins added 117 yards receiving and Stefon Diggs found the end zone tw...

SEPTEMBER 8 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon combine to lead Texans past Colts 29-27 in season opener

Stefon Diggs caught two touchdown passes and Joe Mixon rushed for 159 yards and another score to help the Houston Texans close out a 29-27 victory at Indianapolis

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As Diggs awaits debut with Texans, star receiver delights in being named a team captain

Stefon Diggs doesn’t really set personal goals before each season, instead preferring to focus on the team

SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson begin their second years when Texans visit Colts in opener

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SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS