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Texans still 'holding out hope' RB Joe Mixon will play vs. Vikings
Entering Friday's practice, the Houston Texans still have optimism that Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon will play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Mixon hasn't practiced either day during the open media session,
Get ready for Cam Akers Show in Texans' backfield with Joe Mixon doubtful
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Houston Texans' Joe Mixon misses third straight practice; Cam Akers preps first start in a year
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon missed practice for the third consecutive day Friday, raising further concerns about his availability in Sunday's game against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mixon suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of last Sunday's game against the Bears,
Texans RBs Joe Mixon doubtful, Dameon Pierce out vs. Vikings
Houston Texans star Joe Mixon is doubtful with an ankle injury and fellow running back Dameon Pierce has been ruled out with a hamstring injury for Sunday's matchup at the
Texans injury update: Joe Mixon still sidelined, Cam Akers preps to be RB1 against Vikings, Juice Scruggs practices
HOUSTON – Texans Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon didn’t practice for the second consecutive day along with backup Dameon Pierce, and Cam Akers is prepping to be RB1 against the Minnesota Vikings, his former team on Sunday.
Texans' Cam Akers revenge game set after Joe Mixon, Dameon Pierce injury updates
The Texans will likely start Cam Akers at running back after getting rough injury news on Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce
Cam Akers in line to be Texans' RB1 against Vikings with Mixon, Pierce out
With Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce missing practice all week, Cam Akers is set to be the Texans' RB1 on Sunday in a matchup against his former team. Akers, who was with the Vikings last season, is in line for a big workload in his return to U.S. Bank Stadium this weekend.
Joe Mixon doubtful, Dameon Pierce out for Texans
Joe Mixon is listed as doubtful to play after missing practice all week with an ankle injury. Dameon Pierce has been ruled out with a hamstring injury and the two injuries leave Houston thin in the backfield for the matchup of 2-0 teams. Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale are the other backs on the team's 53-man roster.
Texans' Cam Akers: Preparing to start against Vikings
The former Rams and Vikings running back rushed for 32 yards on those seven carries but also lost a fumble by the goal line. Akers should get first crack at the lead role Sunday against one of his former teams barring the unlikely event of Mixon suiting up after all,
Texans RB Cam Akers and off-the-radar players to watch in Week 3
Cam Akers knows the feeling that Houston Texans starting running back Joe Mixon and backup Dameon Pierce experienced in Week 2. Injuries to the top two backs on the depth
Is Sunday a revenge game for Texans RB Cam Akers vs. Vikings?
With Joe Mixon's status up in the air, the Houston Texans must look elsewhere for running back help. The first name up? Former Minnesota Vikings starter Cam Akers was arguably Houston's top tailback during the preseason.
Texans RB Joe Mixon listed as doubtful on injury report for Week 3 with ankle injury
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon is listed as doubtful for Week 3's matchup with the Minnesota Vikings due to an ankle ...
Fantasy Football Week 3 Sleepers: With Joe Mixon hurt, Cam Akers may be in line for a big opportunity, more
Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) aren't going to play for the Texans in Week 3 at Minnesota. That gives Cam ...
Texans RB Joe Mixon's Injury Not Expected to Be Long-Term Issue: Report
The Houston Texans do not expect running back Joe Mixon's ankle injury that he sustained against the Chicago Bears to be a ...
Texans' Joe Mixon dealt concerning update after suffering ankle injury
The Texans address Joe Mixon's ankle injury and his uncertain status for Week 3 as they monitor his recovery ahead of the ...
Houston Texans at Minnesota Vikings: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 3 game
Texans 27, Vikings 17. The Vikings have been a nice surprise thus far, but I think their hot start is offering some solid ...