Updating previous reports, Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) was scheduled to undergo an MRI on his injured ankle Monday, Sept. 16, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Fantasy Spin: Fantasy players will need to monitor Mixon's practice participation this week to see if he will be able to play in Week 3. He is off to a strong start to the season and should be a starting option in all leagues if he is cleared to play.

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Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) will undergo an MRI on Monday after getting hip drop tackled in Sunday night's 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears. Mixon left the game but returned to the contest after the injury. While he managed to return, Cam Akers saw more workload after Mixon suffered the injury, including a handful of rushing attempts near the goal line. Hopefully, the veteran running back won't miss significant time with the injury, especially after Dameon Pierce (hamstring) missed Sunday's matchup against the Bears, leaving Akers as the No. 2 running back. If Mixon and Pierce can't play in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings, Akers is a borderline must-add off the waiver wire.

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Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) will be evaluated Monday, Sept. 16, after suffering a sprained ankle Sunday night.

Fantasy Spin: Mixon had his toe stuck in the ground while a defender came down on the ankle. He returned to the game but was not the same. It's premature to assess anything, but it looked like something that could linger. Cam Akers rushed seven times for 32 yards last night and could be in line for a bigger role, depending on Dameon Pierce's (hamstring) status.

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Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) carried the ball nine times for 25 yards against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 15. He added three receptions (on five targets) for 25 yards. As previously noted, he suffered an ankle injury during the game, and while he did return, he did not resume a full workload.

Fantasy Spin: You'll need to take Mixon's production with a grain of salt given what happened to his ankle, and clearly the team was concerned about his condition since they used Cam Akers with a chance to salt the game away deep in Bears territory. Akers fumbled, Chicago recovered, and the Texans had to hang on for a one-score victory. Keep an eye on Mixon's status heading into Week 3. If he's ready to roll, Mixon belongs right back in your lineup as an RB2. If not, Akers and/or Dameon Pierce (hamstring), who didn't play Sunday night because of a hamstring injury, should handle the backfield duties.

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Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) rushed nine times for 25 yards during Sunday's win over the Chicago Bears. He also got involved in the passing attack, hauling in three of his five targets for another 25 yards through the air. He finished Week 2 with 50 scrimmage yards but zero touchdowns. The veteran running back had a solid day, but he likely would have been even more productive if he hadn't missed most of the third quarter due to a back injury. The Texans listed him as questionable and kept him on the sideline for a couple of drives, but he did eventually return in the final minute of the third quarter. Going forward, fantasy managers will want to monitor Mixon's status in case the injury lingers and prevents him from practicing at all during the week. He heads into Week 3 versus the Vikings as a decent RB2 option in fantasy football.

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Updating a previous report, Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) was able to return to the lineup in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears late in the third quarter.

Fantasy Spin: Mixon missed a good chunk of the third quarter after what looked like a possible hip-drop tackle, sending the talented back to the locker room. We'll see if he can finish out, and finish up strong. The good news is that he is back.

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Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears. The former Bengal had a stellar Week 1 showing against the Colts. While he hasn't been as potent in Week 2, he still amassed 20 yards off seven carries, adding three grabs for 25 yards. The Texans were already thin at the running back spot heading into Sunday night, with Dameon Pierce (hamstring) inactive. But if Mixon is ruled out, Houston will rely on Dare Ogunbowale and Cam Akers to carry the backfield for the remainder of the contest.

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Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) suffered an apparent right ankle injury in the third quarter of the Week 2 game against the Chicago Bears, and he initially headed to the blue medical tent before eventually heading to the locker room.

Fantasy Spin: With Mixon off, and Dameon Pierce already inactive, journeyman Cam Akers is in the backfield for Houston, with Dare Ogunbowale is also up for the team. If Mixon is out, it appears Akers is next in line.

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Texans' RB Joe Mixon scored 26.80 fantasy points in Sunday's Week 1 win in Indianapolis. Mixon ran for 159 yards and caught three passes for 19 yards with one touchdown. It's the 1st time this season Mixon scored at least 25 fantasy points in a game.

Dynasty | Texans running back Joe Mixon had 159 yards and a touchdown in Houston's opening day win against the Colts. Dynasty Analysis: So far, so good for Mixon, who had a whopping 33 touches on the day (he added three catches for 19 yards). It seems Houston is more than happy feeding Mixon until the wheels come off this year and that's good news for dynasty managers. Mixon has the looks of a serious bounceback performer after one week. We'll wait to see it again next week before overreacting but this was a big day for Mixon and his dynasty managers.

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Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon rushed 30 times for 159 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts in his team debut, and he added three receptions for 19 yards on his three targets.

Fantasy Spin: Mixon had just one 100-yard game last season, and that came in Week 18 after most fantasy playoffs ended. The 159 rushing yards were his most since going for 165 yards and two scores against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 28, 2021 as member of the Cincinnati Bengals. Mixon is still just 28 years old, and he has plenty left in the tank. He is a solid RB2 in most fantasy leagues, and he'll look to keep it going in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football.

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Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon had an excellent debut with his news team, piling up 159 rushing yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for an additional 19 yards in Houston's 29-27 victory at Indianapolis. Mixon had both volume and efficiency within the Texans' offense, an outstanding sign for fantasy managers through one week. The 28-year-old back was the overwhelming first option out of the Houston backfield, drawing a whopping 30 carries to just three for backup Dameon Pierce. The former Bengal also tied for fourth on the team in targets with tight end Dalton Schultz, indicating that he will be involved in the passing game and his rushing workload. Mixon should continue to be a lineup regular as Houston looks to go 2-0 with a home game against the Chicago Bears in Week 2.

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Texans' RB Joe Mixon ran for 159 yards on 30 carries with one touchdown in Sunday's win in Indianapolis.

Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon was brought in because the team believes he will be a 'major factor' in the red zone, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN.com.

Fantasy Spin: Mixon finds himself as the lead back in a talented Houston offense, and touchdown opportunities should be plentiful. Volume and opportunity alone should push him into the top of the RB2 tier.

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Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (quad) 'displayed explosiveness during a (recent) joint practice session against the Los Angeles Rams and appears to be fully recovered from the quad injury that caused him to miss the majority of the preseason, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson. 'Joe will be doing what he's done his entire career. I don't think you'll see anything different. He's a strong, physical back. He's going to get yards. So, I'm excited about seeing Joe run the ball behind our offensive line,' head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters on Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Fantasy Spin: Mixon was not an efficient back in Cincinnati despite the Bengals' ridiculous talent in the passing game, but the 28-year-old will get another crack to anchor a ground game attached to a dynamic passing attack. Ryans' comments would suggest he will get his usual 300-plus touches, which will be enough to keep him firmly in the high-end RB2 conversation at worst.

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Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (quadriceps) is fully healthy, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson. Mixon reportedly dealt with an undisclosed issue throughout the preseason, which we now know was a quadricep injury. He didn't suit up for any of the Texans' preseason games, but that may have been a result of his veteran status rather than any real injury concerns. Regardless, we now know that Mixon is fully healthy and should not have any limitations when he makes his Texans debut against the Colts on Sunday. The veteran appeared in all 17 games for the Bengals last season, registering 1,034 rushing yards, 376 receiving yards, and 12 total touchdowns. If he can continue to produce at this pace, he'll be a low-end RB1 in fantasy football this year.

From RotoBaller

Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon is fully healthy after a preseason quadriceps injury and is expected to have a heavy workload in the offense, Aaron Wilson of Click2Houston.com wrote on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Fantasy Spin: Mixon has Dameon Pierce and Cam Akers behind him, but he was always expected to at least lead the group. After finishing as RB11 overall in points per game last season, Mixon stands to receive a heavy workload in an explosive offense that should offer plenty of touchdown chances. He's an RB2 with RB1 upside if everything pans out.

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Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans praised running back Joe Mixon's receiving skills, highlighting what sets him apart. Ryans commented, "Joe stands out as a receiving running back. While everyone recognizes his physical running style and ability to gain yards even without perfect blocking, his hands out of the backfield are exceptional. If downfield options are unavailable, we can rely on him for check-downs and big plays in the passing game." This endorsement makes Mixon a strong candidate for the middle rounds in PPR leagues. Mixon has adapted well to the zone-based schemes used by offensive coordinator Slowik and remains a valuable pass-catching asset. Despite missing most of training camp due to a quadriceps injury and lacking preseason game action, Mixon is expected to be ready for the season opener on September 8 against the Indianapolis Colts.

From RotoBaller

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (quadriceps) had two good runs during training camp practice on Wednesday to start team drills and looks close to being back to full health, if he wasn't already. Mixon missed the first two-plus weeks of camp with a quadriceps injury, but he returned on Aug. 11 and appears to be fully back up to speed with his new team. In Mixon's absence, Dameon Pierce didn't take advantage of the extra reps and could be in jeopardy of not making the final 53-man roster. Mixon is in another explosive offense under second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud and should see the vast majority of backfield work in Houston. However, the 28-year-old hasn't been as efficient as a ball-carrier in recent seasons with the Bengals and may not be able to make up for it with the high volume of pass-catching work he had in Cincy. Still, he should be used enough by the Texans in 2024 to warrant consideration as an RB2 in fantasy drafts.

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Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon is not playing in the preseason Week 2 game on Saturday, Aug. 17. Mixon returned to practice earlier in the week after recovering from a quadriceps injury.

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