RB Joe Mixon, HOU (1 Viewer)

[menobrown]

Dylan Delgatto
#Texans RB Joe Mixon's ankle injury isn't considered long term or anything serious. Per @AaronWilson_NFL

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Learned a few years ago that what may " not be considered serious" or "not long term" has a totally different connotation to real life teams vs my fantasy teams.

A few weeks in the regular season may not mean a whole lot to some NFL teams but it's soul crushing for some of my teams.

 

[menobrown]

High ankle, going to be out a few weeks. Anybody brave enough to plug Pierce or Cam? if so who you got?

Says who?

Profootballdoc is speculating he has a high ankle sprain and should avoid IR but miss a few weeks. I'm assuming this is where Starks got his info.

 

[kyoun1e]

Picking right here, in this offense, could be fruitful.

Probably much more fruitful vs say everyone scrambling for Steele/Perine/Hunt.

If D. Pierce is healthy, I'd think he's the backup. Be curious if the practice report is out yet.

 

[Houston turmOiler]

The issue is that Pierce also has a hamstring issue. I'd think it would be a hot hand approach between Pierce and Akers if Mixon missed time... But it may have to be Akers and Dare (3rd down RB) if Pierce is still down too.

For me it's Akers. The fumble sucked but he's looked good since he's been a Texan in preseason and the other night. Pierce hasn't looked good for awhile IMHO

 

[menobrown]

. Anybody brave enough to plug Pierce or Cam? if so who you got?

Depends on injury reports/practice participation of Pierce.

They say his hamstring was minor but it's rare to miss a game over it and be totally good to go the next week.

Pierce full go, active, etc,etc he'll be in a lot of lineups.

Pierce OUT, I'd be comfortable going Akers.

Pierce getting a string of limited practices and being active I'd rather avoid. But I got two Walker/Mixon teams and I don't have a whole lot of avoidance luxury here.

 

[menobrown]

If D. Pierce is healthy, I'd think he's the backup.

People are having a really hard time accepting this but it's the reality of the situation and I don't have one iota of doubt about it.

Just of course may not be healthy.

 

[kyoun1e]

If D. Pierce is healthy, I'd think he's the backup.

People are having a really hard time accepting this but it's the reality of the situation and I don't have one iota of doubt about it.

Just of course may not be healthy.

Drop NYJ B. Allen for Pierce?

 

[Runkle]

If D. Pierce is healthy, I'd think he's the backup.

People are having a really hard time accepting this but it's the reality of the situation and I don't have one iota of doubt about it.

Just of course may not be healthy.

Drop NYJ B. Allen for Pierce?

Absolutely not

 

[kyoun1e]

If D. Pierce is healthy, I'd think he's the backup.

People are having a really hard time accepting this but it's the reality of the situation and I don't have one iota of doubt about it.

Just of course may not be healthy.

Drop NYJ B. Allen for Pierce?

Absolutely not

How about T. Bigsby?

 

[JohnnyU]

If D. Pierce is healthy, I'd think he's the backup.

People are having a really hard time accepting this but it's the reality of the situation and I don't have one iota of doubt about it.

Just of course may not be healthy.

Drop NYJ B. Allen for Pierce?

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[kyoun1e]

Aaron Wilson

@AaronWilson_NFL

#Texans Wednesday practice
@KPRC2
no Joe Mixon who's day ot day with ankle injury and Dameon Pierce who has a mild strained hamstring. Center Juice Scruggs expected back from groin injury but not practicing so far today.


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[Runkle]

If D. Pierce is healthy, I'd think he's the backup.

People are having a really hard time accepting this but it's the reality of the situation and I don't have one iota of doubt about it.

Just of course may not be healthy.

Drop NYJ B. Allen for Pierce?

Absolutely not

How about T. Bigsby?

Depends on whether you absolutely need a starter for this week, since Tank is questionable. I'd wait for more injury info. If you are just talking bench options, I think until we know more about Mixon's injury that Bigsby has more long-term upside this season than Pierce.

But if you absolutely need a starter this week, I would totally consider B Allen a spot-starter this week. The Jets play a Thursday night game on short rest and I can fully see them giving Hall more breathers than normal due to the turnaround. There's opportunity for Allen to get a better split this week than any other.

 

[menobrown]

Drop NYJ B. Allen for Pierce?

Would need the following criteria to be met with absolutely no wiggle room or exceptions on the criteria.

Pierce a full go, which already seems unlikely. Massive need for a RB this week.

How about T. Bigsby?

No. Seems like a unilateral move at best for a player dealing with an injury, probably a minor one but nothing I'd want to mess with.

 

[Big Nate]

High ankle, going to be out a few weeks. Anybody brave enough to plug Pierce or Cam? if so who you got?

Says who?

I'd also like to see confirmation it is a high ankle sprain. Initial reports was that it wasn't serious.

 

[starks]

High ankle, going to be out a few weeks. Anybody brave enough to plug Pierce or Cam? if so who you got?

Says who?

I'd also like to see confirmation it is a high ankle sprain. Initial reports was that it wasn't serious.

Saw it on Twitter, gotta be true haha. I thought it was Dan Graziano....

 

[kyoun1e]

Coach just said they are holding out hope that Mixon can play this week.

 

[JohnnyU]

High ankle, going to be out a few weeks. Anybody brave enough to plug Pierce or Cam? if so who you got?

Says who?

I'd also like to see confirmation it is a high ankle sprain. Initial reports was that it wasn't serious.

Well, it sure as hell can't be both I wouldn't think.

 

[TheWinz]

Most current info on the HOU RB's I could find has both Mixon and Pierce missing today's practice. The smart move right now seems to be grabbing Akers, if he is still available. Houston plays at 1:00pm EST, so you can make your decision early on. I was lucky enough to get Akers for free early this morning after waivers ran. I wasn't willing to use my claim for him, and as expected, everyone in my league ran for Steele/Perine/Hunt instead.

 

[TampaMike19]

Akers feels like a 14-40 and 2 for 6 yard Zamir white on his worst day impression unfortunately. Vikings d is crazy good and Jordan mason did go for 100 but that’s the 49ers

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Dylan Delgatto
#Texans RB Joe Mixon's ankle injury isn't considered long term or anything serious. Per @AaronWilson_NFL

x.com

x.com

Learned a few years ago that what may " not be considered serious" or "not long term" has a totally different connotation to real life teams vs my fantasy teams.

A few weeks in the regular season may not mean a whole lot to some NFL teams but it's soul crushing for some of my teams.

Heck didn't Mixon himself end up missing significant time a few years ago with an injury that was "not serious" and "day to day" every week on the injury report?

 

[Loipz]

I don’t like Akers much at all but he looked okay in preseason and whoever leads this backfield will be fantasy relevant with all these injuries. Got him for free after waivers cleared and I’d rather him on my bench than in someone’s lineup that lost one of their big starters and are desperate.

 

[Big Nate]

I don’t like Akers much at all but he looked okay in preseason and whoever leads this backfield will be fantasy relevant with all these injuries. Got him for free after waivers cleared and I’d rather him on my bench than in someone’s lineup that lost one of their big starters and are desperate.

Akers did look good in preseason. We don't know what his usage will be but there is a chance he's the starter with so many injuries ahead of him. Dare might mix in on passing downs as well.

I picked up Akers in 2 leagues just in case he pulls a Dobbins and looks great after another offseason of rehab. If not no sweat off my back if I have to cut him as he didn't cost me much. But I don't want to miss out if he ends up being a worthwhile starter.

 

[zoonation]

I am shocked people don’t think Akers is the play here if Mixon is out. Pierce has been in the doghouse for two years. I expect high Akers volume even if pierce is on the active roster.

RB2 numbers for Akers imo if Mixon can’t go.

 

[kyoun1e]

I am shocked people don’t think Akers is the play here if Mixon is out. Pierce has been in the doghouse for two years. I expect high Akers volume even if pierce is on the active roster.

RB2 numbers for Akers imo if Mixon can’t go.

Inclined to agree with this. And J. Mason just ran all over MN.

Would love to pick him up myself, but not sure I want to drop the likes of B. Allen/T. Bigsby/D. Foreman for a one week rental when I'm not desperate to start him.

 

[Big Nate]

I am shocked people don’t think Akers is the play here if Mixon is out. Pierce has been in the doghouse for two years. I expect high Akers volume even if pierce is on the active roster.

RB2 numbers for Akers imo if Mixon can’t go.

Coaching staff last year went away from Pierce. They could have promoted him and not signed Mixon but the didn't. Then they bring in Akers.

I'll stash Akers just in case but I think he gets the next opportunity until Mixon is healthy.

 

[Houston turmOiler]

Well, Pierce would likely start... if he were healthy. Akers would be active, and Dare would be the 3rd down back. You'd have a 3 man group that would probably cap a lot of upside. Judging by what we've seen of Pierce in this system and how Akers has looked in comparison, I wouldn't be surprised to Akers outplay him. Or they're all kind of worthless because there's not enough volume. Starting Pierce isn't a scenario I'd want.

If Pierce is out, however, then you've got Akers potentially getting a lot more volume. If you're in a tight spot desperate for a RB, this is what you want. I'm not really high on any prospects for a Houston RB this week, but the best scenario for someone scrambling for a RB is Akers without Pierce. If both play, it's too murky against a tough defense. Just my humble opinion. I'm wrong a lot. You should probably do the exact opposite.

 

[fatness]

• Still not practicing​

  Pierce (hamstring) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
  Advice: Pierce is dealing with a mild hamstring strain, per Wilson. The injury popped up during practice last Thursday, and since being limited in that session, Pierce has been listed as a non-participant since. With Joe Mixon (ankle) also not practicing and considered day-to-day, Pierce could see significant opportunity if he manages to get healthy in time for Sunday's road game against Minnesota.

Aaron Wilson used to be a Ravens beat reporter and is a reliable guy.

 

[Big Nate]

• Still not practicing​

  Pierce (hamstring) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
  Advice: Pierce is dealing with a mild hamstring strain, per Wilson. The injury popped up during practice last Thursday, and since being limited in that session, Pierce has been listed as a non-participant since. With Joe Mixon (ankle) also not practicing and considered day-to-day, Pierce could see significant opportunity if he manages to get healthy in time for Sunday's road game against Minnesota.

Aaron Wilson used to be a Ravens beat reporter and is a reliable guy.

So they literally have Akers and Dare....

I'm curious if this is all rest for Mixon like Achane was and he goes out and gets 20 touches or if the injury is more severe for Mixon. Would like a little more clarity here.

 

[Dizzy]

• Still not practicing​

  Pierce (hamstring) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
  Advice: Pierce is dealing with a mild hamstring strain, per Wilson. The injury popped up during practice last Thursday, and since being limited in that session, Pierce has been listed as a non-participant since. With Joe Mixon (ankle) also not practicing and considered day-to-day, Pierce could see significant opportunity if he manages to get healthy in time for Sunday's road game against Minnesota.

Aaron Wilson used to be a Ravens beat reporter and is a reliable guy.

So they literally have Akers and Dare....

I'm curious if this is all rest for Mixon like Achane was and he goes out and gets 20 touches or if the injury is more severe for Mixon. Would like a little more clarity here.

I mean the fact that Mixon came back in the game last week has to account for something.

IIRC - he played through a high ankle sprain in CIN (outlier in this regard).

 

[Big Nate]

• Still not practicing​

  Pierce (hamstring) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
  Advice: Pierce is dealing with a mild hamstring strain, per Wilson. The injury popped up during practice last Thursday, and since being limited in that session, Pierce has been listed as a non-participant since. With Joe Mixon (ankle) also not practicing and considered day-to-day, Pierce could see significant opportunity if he manages to get healthy in time for Sunday's road game against Minnesota.

Aaron Wilson used to be a Ravens beat reporter and is a reliable guy.

So they literally have Akers and Dare....

I'm curious if this is all rest for Mixon like Achane was and he goes out and gets 20 touches or if the injury is more severe for Mixon. Would like a little more clarity here.

I mean the fact that Mixon came back in the game last week has to account for something.

IIRC - he played through a high ankle sprain in CIN (outlier in this regard).

Mixon has been a durable back over the years and him coming back was a good sign. I don't doubt though that the next day it was probably pretty swollen.

The key here is, can they tape it up and let him rock. I'm pretty sure that is what they did with Achane. Tape it up and get'er done.

 

[Houston turmOiler]

• Still not practicing​

  Pierce (hamstring) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
  Advice: Pierce is dealing with a mild hamstring strain, per Wilson. The injury popped up during practice last Thursday, and since being limited in that session, Pierce has been listed as a non-participant since. With Joe Mixon (ankle) also not practicing and considered day-to-day, Pierce could see significant opportunity if he manages to get healthy in time for Sunday's road game against Minnesota.

Aaron Wilson used to be a Ravens beat reporter and is a reliable guy.

So they literally have Akers and Dare....

I'm curious if this is all rest for Mixon like Achane was and he goes out and gets 20 touches or if the injury is more severe for Mixon. Would like a little more clarity here.

British Brooks is also on the roster, and JJ Taylor could be activated from the practice squad

 

[Loris]

Did the punk who did the hip tackle takedown on Mixon get fined?

Dang I was pissed when I saw that illegal tackle on SNF

 

[Skolpnw]

• Still not practicing​

  Pierce (hamstring) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
  Advice: Pierce is dealing with a mild hamstring strain, per Wilson. The injury popped up during practice last Thursday, and since being limited in that session, Pierce has been listed as a non-participant since. With Joe Mixon (ankle) also not practicing and considered day-to-day, Pierce could see significant opportunity if he manages to get healthy in time for Sunday's road game against Minnesota.

Aaron Wilson used to be a Ravens beat reporter and is a reliable guy.

So they literally have Akers and Dare....

I'm curious if this is all rest for Mixon like Achane was and he goes out and gets 20 touches or if the injury is more severe for Mixon. Would like a little more clarity here.

I mean the fact that Mixon came back in the game last week has to account for something.

IIRC - he played through a high ankle sprain in CIN (outlier in this regard).

Mixon has been a durable back over the years and him coming back was a good sign. I don't doubt though that the next day it was probably pretty swollen.

The key here is, can they tape it up and let him rock. I'm pretty sure that is what they did with Achane. Tape it up and get'er done.

Achane wasn't taped... Only reason I remember that is because there was so much speculation pregame as to his real status so everybody was looking for clues.

That said, my gut tells me Mixon is going to miss at least one week. The reporting around his injury just seems a little strange. As an example, "didn't sound as if the Texans are expecting Joe Mixon's ankle injury to be a season-ender" doesn't instill a lot of confidence for his availability this week... https://x.com/JeremyBranham/status/1836437043842257035

 

[barackdhouse]

• Still not practicing​

  Pierce (hamstring) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
  Advice: Pierce is dealing with a mild hamstring strain, per Wilson. The injury popped up during practice last Thursday, and since being limited in that session, Pierce has been listed as a non-participant since. With Joe Mixon (ankle) also not practicing and considered day-to-day, Pierce could see significant opportunity if he manages to get healthy in time for Sunday's road game against Minnesota.

Aaron Wilson used to be a Ravens beat reporter and is a reliable guy.

So they literally have Akers and Dare....

I'm curious if this is all rest for Mixon like Achane was and he goes out and gets 20 touches or if the injury is more severe for Mixon. Would like a little more clarity here.

I mean the fact that Mixon came back in the game last week has to account for something.

IIRC - he played through a high ankle sprain in CIN (outlier in this regard).

Mixon has been a durable back over the years and him coming back was a good sign. I don't doubt though that the next day it was probably pretty swollen.

The key here is, can they tape it up and let him rock. I'm pretty sure that is what they did with Achane. Tape it up and get'er done.

Achane wasn't taped... Only reason I remember that is because there was so much speculation pregame as to his real status so everybody was looking for clues.

That said, my gut tells me Mixon is going to miss at least one week. The reporting around his injury just seems a little strange. As an example, "didn't sound as if the Texans are expecting Joe Mixon's ankle injury to be a season-ender" doesn't instill a lot of confidence for his availability this week... https://x.com/JeremyBranham/status/1836437043842257035

you're right it has been strangely reported. I thought he got an xray, was there no specific news on that beside negative I guess? Is there an actual public diagnosis beyond "ankle"?

 

[Ray_T]

• Still not practicing​

  Pierce (hamstring) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
  Advice: Pierce is dealing with a mild hamstring strain, per Wilson. The injury popped up during practice last Thursday, and since being limited in that session, Pierce has been listed as a non-participant since. With Joe Mixon (ankle) also not practicing and considered day-to-day, Pierce could see significant opportunity if he manages to get healthy in time for Sunday's road game against Minnesota.

Aaron Wilson used to be a Ravens beat reporter and is a reliable guy.

So they literally have Akers and Dare....

I'm curious if this is all rest for Mixon like Achane was and he goes out and gets 20 touches or if the injury is more severe for Mixon. Would like a little more clarity here.

I mean the fact that Mixon came back in the game last week has to account for something.

IIRC - he played through a high ankle sprain in CIN (outlier in this regard).

well, sometimes after that type of injury you can play but once it swells up you cannot.

I had an ankle sprain that was ok when I ran/walked on it that day. but once the swelling happened the next week or two was rough. granted, this was only my experience. each person reacts differently to injury.

 

[Klimtology]

I would normally start him at the Flex, but even if he plays he might be limited.

Will prolly start Mooney or Johnson over him.

 

[Houston turmOiler]

No Mixon or Pierce at practice today. Center Juice Scruggs was back at practice (he's a boost to the running game).

 

[Chardo1]

• Still not practicing​

  Pierce (hamstring) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
  Advice: Pierce is dealing with a mild hamstring strain, per Wilson. The injury popped up during practice last Thursday, and since being limited in that session, Pierce has been listed as a non-participant since. With Joe Mixon (ankle) also not practicing and considered day-to-day, Pierce could see significant opportunity if he manages to get healthy in time for Sunday's road game against Minnesota.

Aaron Wilson used to be a Ravens beat reporter and is a reliable guy.

So they literally have Akers and Dare....

I'm curious if this is all rest for Mixon like Achane was and he goes out and gets 20 touches or if the injury is more severe for Mixon. Would like a little more clarity here.

I mean the fact that Mixon came back in the game last week has to account for something.

IIRC - he played through a high ankle sprain in CIN (outlier in this regard).

well, sometimes after that type of injury you can play but once it swells up you cannot.

I had an ankle sprain that was ok when I ran/walked on it that day. but once the swelling happened the next week or two was rough. granted, this was only my experience. each person reacts differently to injury.

And each injury is different for the same person. Besides countless tweaks that I walked off, I've had at least 10 serious ankle injuries. They ranged from missing a week of basketball, to walking boot and out for a month, to cast and surgery. Some of them I thought weren't too bad, but pain lasted longer than I expected. Others that I thought would lay me up for a month got better in a week or two. You just never know.

The fact that he's not on IR and they hope he can play this week (come on, he's not) tells me there's no significant damage and it's a strength and pain tolerance issue. That's encouraging.

 

[menobrown]

Got a Mixon/Walker team in a big league, actually cooking that duo in another other league but this one has no viable third RB which for now is Chase Brown who I started last week and looks like he will again this week.

I have Pierce so just bad timing losing the starter and handcuff at the same time but most people are challenged with injuries right now.

In a contest with a 12 week regular season I was looking at possibly rolling out Chase Brown and Tracy as RB1 and RB2 for this week and maybe even next week. So I dropped $215 of a $1,000 budget in FAAB on Akers last night and that's easily the most I've ever spent on a player who I project as only being worth anything for 1-2 weeks. And at the moment I don't even have buyers remorse, more like just relief I got a shot at a viable starting RB to put in my lineup.

At this point, I've moved to pulling against Mixon or Pierce trying to hero it out and play. Don't think they will, but for this week and future weeks would rather they did not.

 

[kyoun1e]

Did he practice?

Haven't seen anything anywhere.

 

[WaltonGoggins]

Akers was one of the bright spots preseason and wasn't expected to make the team. Pierce ain't it and in fact the only reason still on roster is because of his high draft pick and he played better under a completely different system. For some reason he and the SaF system just don't mix. Akers fumbled but besides that had a number of highlight reels
Akers practiced first string snaps today. Picking him up in some of my leagues now.

 

[nirad3]

Did he practice?

Haven't seen anything anywhere.

Texans' practice report doesn't show anything for today, yet.

Also something to consider - the team REALLY likes Cam Akers. I think they will be fine with him and Ogunbuwale for a week.... let Mixon fully heal.

I've benched Mixon in the league I have him in. Fortunately I have Jordan Mason to slide in at RB2.

 

[WaltonGoggins]

Thu, Sep 19, 4:37 PMROTOWIRE.COM
Akers took first-team snaps at practices Wednesday and Thursday while Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) sitting out both sessions, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Spin: A healthy inactive Week 1 despite completing his recovery from the torn left Achilles' tendon he suffered last November without any setbacks, Akers could suddenly find himself in a leading role out of the backfield for a potent Houston offense two weeks later. As Wilson notes, the ankle injury that Mixon suffered in the second half of last Sunday's win over the Bears isn't regarded as a long-term concern, but the back-to-back absences at practice make it increasingly likely that he'll be sidelined for this weekend's game versus the Vikings. Wilson adds that Pierce is also close to a return after sitting out the Week 2 contest, but he appears to be trending toward missing another game this weekend. While serving as the No. 2 back behind Mixon in Week 2, Akers was productive with seven carries for 32 yards and one catch for three yards, though he lost a red-zone fumble in the win. If Mixon and Pierce are both sidelined Sunday in Minnesota, Akers should operate as Houston's lead ballcarrier, but he could cede some passing-down work to Dare Ogunbowale.

 

[menobrown]

I mean the fact that Mixon came back in the game last week has to account for something.

Kupp came back as well and his ankle is in a cast today.

I thought he got an xray, was there no specific news on that beside negative I guess?

All I read was tests showed his injury was not season ending.

 

[Klimtology]

Anyone going to start him if is a go?

I'm guessing he's going to be limited if he is

.

 

[JohnnyU]

Anyone going to start him if is a go?

I'm guessing he's going to be limited if he is

.

I doubt he plays and he didn't practice Thursday, so I wouldn't worry about it. I wouldn't play him this week either way.

 

[Klimtology]

Thanks Johnny. I'm going to roll with Mooney at the flex.

 

[Dizzy]

Anyone going to start him if is a go?

I'm guessing he's going to be limited if he is

.

I'm probably not playing him. Looking at subbing in Jerome Ford or Calvin Ridley.

Having said that, if I see positive reports going into the game I won't hesitate to play Mixon.

 

[Big Nate]

Anyone going to start him if is a go?

I'm guessing he's going to be limited if he is

.

I doubt he plays and he didn't practice Thursday, so I wouldn't worry about it. I wouldn't play him this week either way.

I'm not making that decision yet. I will see how today and tomorrow go. Achane didn't practice all week and then blew up. Glad I started him. His situation started to look much better the closer it got to the game.

I have no problem sitting Mixon if it isn't looking good but if things turn around today and tomorrow then I will make the decision on Sunday. No need to make the decision now, but just plan for a backup if needed. Good thing is he plays the early game Sunday.

 

[Jppaul]

If mixon is starting, you start him. That simple.