Houston Texans star Joe Mixon gets positive injury update before Jaguars game

Houston Texans star running back Joe Mixon returned to the practice field on Friday.

After a 34-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on the road, the Texans are looking to return to NRG Stadium and pick up a win while hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sophomore quarterback CJ Stroud will miss the services of star wide receiver Tank Dell, who has been ruled out for the game due to a pectoral injury.

Fortunately, wide receiver Nico Collins can get started after practice on Friday. He was placed on the injury report for the first time of the week on Thursday with a hamstring injury. Another player who returned to practice is running back Joe Mixon, who missed the last game with an ankle injury.

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After returning to practice as a limited participant, Mixon is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Here’s how the rest of the injury report played out.

DNP:

LP:

The Texans started the week with a much more intense injury report. With game day approaching, Houston is seeing better health outcomes. Like Mixon, defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi has a questionable designation for the game.

Houston will miss Dell in the game, but Mixon’s return would help the offense significantly. Stroud and the Texans have plenty of depth in terms of targets, but they need help from the rushing attack to open up the offense overall.

Backup running back Dameon Pierce is out, but Cam Akers would do well in a backup role for Mixon should the star return to the court.

The Jaguars will be without at least two players on Sunday as they have been ruled out. Add in four questionable players, and Jacksonville could be shorthanded when they roll into town.

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