of houston texans They hope to have running back Joe Mixon back in the starting lineup in Week 4. jacksonville jaguars. Mixon suffered an ankle injury in Week 2 against the Bears, forcing the Texans running back to miss last week's game.
Joe Mixon injury status
According to ESPN's Field YatesMixon is listed as questionable to play against the Jaguars. However, there were positive developments in Mixon's condition in Week 4. On Friday, the Texans running back practiced for the first time since injuring his ankle. Mixon had his limitations, but the fact that he is practicing at every capacity should be seen as a good sign.
It's certainly good for Mixon to practice, but it's far from a guarantee he'll play. Mixon got off to a strong start in his debut season with the Texans. In Week 1, he had 30 carries for 159 yards and one touchdown. against chicago bearslinebacker TJ Edwards rolled over Mixon's ankle and was fined for a hip drop tackle.
What Joe Mixon's injury means for fantasy football
If Mixon is unable to play in Week 4 against the Jaguars, the running game will once again feature Cam Akers for the Texans. Mixon's backup, Dameon Pierce, has already been ruled out. He had just nine carries for 21 yards in last week's game against Akers. minnesota vikingsbut added a receiving touchdown.
The Vikings have one of the better run defenses in the NFL so far this season. Akers should have a much easier matchup against the Jaguars. The Jaguars' defense is allowing the fourth-most fantasy points to running backs this season. They also allowed four rushing touchdowns in three games, but allowed 109.3 rushing yards per game.
If you're a fantasy team with injured Christian McCaffrey and Mixon who were able to pick up Akers last week, he's not a bad play in Week 4. The Texans' offense is one of the more talented groups in the NFL and Akers. He fits well into offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik's run scheme. At the very least, Akers should be considered a flex play with an upside RB2.
But if Mixon were to start, it would severely limit Akers' fantasy rise. In that scenario, even if Mixon's workload is light, he would likely return to his starting spot with the Texans.
