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Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) remained limited in Thursday's practice, but there is no reason to believe he won't play Sunday. Mixon played 28 of 66 offensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Patriots.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Talk / October 16

Joe Mixon, Laremy Tunsil are limited participants Wednesday

Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) returned to play 28 of 66 offensive snaps in Sunday's game against the Patriots. It was clear he was not 100 percent, but Mixon still rushed for 102 yards on 13 carries, caught two passes for 30 yards and scored two touchdowns.

Houston Texans News / Battle Red Blog / October 16

The Day After the Day After (plus a day): Houston’s Week 6 romp over New England

A longer look back at the easiest Texans’ win of the season so far. The Day After the Day After...when the raw, immediate emotions from the aftermath of a game diminish into the realm of clarity and the proverbial (or literal) hangover no longer haunts the mind, (especially after a weather/vacation-driven delay).

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / October 15

NFL has seen 22 questionable hip-drop tackles, penalized none and fined seven

The NFL has fined seven players for hip-drop tackles this season. None came the past two weeks, league executive vice president Troy Vincent told reporters at the NFL owners meetings in Atlanta.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 15

Texans RBs Could Be Scary at Full Health

The Houston Texans ran the ball effectively in their 41-21 win against the New England Patriots in Week 6. This was large in part due to the return of Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce who each ran for a touchdown.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 15

NFL Power Rankings: Texans Rise After Patriots Win?

The Houston Texans are 5-1 for the first time in 12 years after beating the New England Patriots 41-21 in Week 6 at Gillette Stadium. The Texans are off to a fast start, which is why they have moved up from No.

Houston Texans News / Battle Red Blog / October 14

Houston Texans run all over Patriots in Joe Mixon’s return

Ding dong the New England dynasty is dead. It was surely a sign of the times that Joe Mixon, sporting his newly redesigned Houston Texans uniform ran the ball over, around and through the throwback adorned New England Patriots yesterday.

Houston Texans News / ESPN / October 14

Texans offense, Joe Mixon explode despite not having top WR Nico Collins

Mixon returned from a three-game absence to score two touchdowns as the Texans moved to 5-1 on the season.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 13

Week 6 instant reaction: Joe Mixon explodes as Texans steamroll Patriots

This was no "trap game" for the Houston Texans, who got the job done in Week 6 against the New England Patriots. Following their win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 5, the Texans hit the road and improved to 5-1 with a 41-21 victory.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Talk / October 13

Texans expect Joe Mixon to play

Texans running back Joe Mixon is ready to make his return. Mixon is expecting to play today against the Patriots, according to multiple reports. Mixon is the Texans' leading rusher this season despite playing in only two of their five games.

Joe Mixon News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

Texans’ Joe Mixon expected to play vs. Patriots

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon is expected to play in the team’s Week 6 matchup against the New England Patriots, according to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 12

AFC Notes: Nico Collins, Will Levis, Joe Mixon, Texans, Titans

Texans RB Joe Mixon returned to practice Thursday on a limited basis after he suffered a sprained ankle against the Bears following an illegal hip drop tackle from Chicago LB T.J.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 11

Texans expect Joe Mixon to play Sunday but will be short-handed in secondary

It looks as though the Houston Texans are about to get a boost on offense — and it comes at the perfect time. Running back Joe Mixon, who was injured in their Week 2 win over the Chicago Bears, practiced on Thursday and Friday, meaning they expect him to suit up in Week 6.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 11

Texans RB blasts NFL again regarding hip-drop tackles

Texans RB blasts NFL again regarding hip-drop tackle punishment enforcement

He hasn't played since Week 2 after suffering an ankle injury when he was taken down by Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards using the prohibited hip-drop tackle.

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Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Texans RB Joe Mixon not over sketchy tackle which injured him

Texans RB Joe Mixon not over sketchy tackle which sidelined him

Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon has a long memory.

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Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / October 10

Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) returns to practice

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon returned to practice Thursday, raising questions about his availability to play in Sunday's game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 8

Texans change of tone on Joe Mixon injury is concerning

In an attempt to bolster their ground game, the Houston Texans traded for Joe Mixon this offseason. They also gave the former Cincinnati Bengals running back a three-year extension worth $27 million.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 8

Texans' Joe Mixon among few remaining running backs who can reach Derrick Henry's recent milestone

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has always been one of a kind, and his reaching 10,000 career rushing yards this past Sunday against in a win over the Cincinnati Bengals is further proof of that.

Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / October 7

Texans running game issues in flux with the status of Joe Mixon in flux

The Houston Texans are still without running back Joe Mixon who suffered a high ankle sprain in week two agaisnt the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / October 4

Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) out vs. Bills

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon's ailing ankle will sideline him for a third consecutive game on Sunday against the visiting Buffalo Bills. The Texans (3-1) ruled out Mixon as well as defensive ends Derek Barnett (shoulder) and Jerry Hughes (hip) on Friday for the game against the Bills (3-1).

Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / October 4

Texans' latest injury report doesn't look good for Joe Mixon heading into Week 5 showdown against the Bills

For the third week in a row, the Houston Texans will be without one of their top play-makers on offense. Running back Joe Mixon has been officially ruled out on Sunday in a pivotal Week 5 matchup against the Buffalo Bills after missing each day of practice this week.