The Houston Texans will likely have Joe Mixon available for their AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Per NFL Network's
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair are both set to play in Saturday's divisional playoff game at Kansas City, NFL Network reported.
The do-it-all running back for Houston was a late addition to the injury report this week, clouding his status for the weekend matchup in Kansas City. The Texans already have dealt with plenty of issues at the receiver spot this season, only adding more to Mixon's plate.
Joe Mixon had a huge Wild Card playoff game for the Houston Texans against the Los Angeles Chargers — he ran for 106 yards and touchdown on 25 carries. But an ankle injury popped up this week, with reports that he practiced a bit on Wednesday and wasn’t on the field for Thursday’s walkthrough, per Texans Wire.
Joe Mixon, who was listed on injury report with an ankle problem, misses Thursday's practice before Saturday's game at Kansas City/
Mixon has proven himself as a reliable workhorse in his first season as a Texan, totaling 245 carries, 1,016 yards, and 11 touchdowns. The Pro-Bowl running back has surpassed 100 rushing yards in eight games, including the playoffs, and earned his second Pro Bowl selection in his first year with the team.
Running back Joe Mixon's 13-yard TD run caps the Houston Texans' 15-play drive to start third quarter. Defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton notches Kansas City Chiefs' third sack of first half vs. Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Running back Joe Mixon has been a workhorse for the Hosuston Texans’ offense, but is listed on the team’s injury report ahead of its divisional round playoff matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, January 18. Could the Texans be without their leading running back this weekend?
Joe Mixon missed practice late in the week with an ankle injury, but he's active for Houston's divisional playoff game against Kansas City.
Texans running back Joe Mixon is dealing with an ankle injury heading into Saturday’s contest against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Travis Kelce set a playoff record, caught seven passes for 117 yards and touchdown in Kansas City’s 23-14 win over Houston.