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 injury update
Mixon is dealing with an ankle injury, and saw his practice status downgraded on Thursday due to his condition. He is officially listed with a “questionable” designation heading into Houston’s matchup against Kansas City.
How long will Joe Mixon be out?
The severity of Mixon’s injury is unclear, and it is unknown how many games Mixon would need to miss if he is unable to play against the Chiefs.
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Texans RB depth chart
Mixon’s backups are Dameon Pierce and Dare Ogunbowale. Pierce ran for 176 yards on 19 carries when Mixon was limited in Houston’s Week 18 matchup against the Tenessee Titans.
