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Is Joe Mixon out for the season? When is Joe Mixon coming back? The latest Joe Mixon injury update and fantasy football outlook heading into Week 11 of 2025.
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has yet to take the field this season, as he has been on the non-football injury reserve list since the beginning of the regular season.
With the regular season now past the halfway point, should fantasy managers expect Mixon to return to the field during the final weeks of the regular season?
Will Mixon play again this season? Should fantasy managers stash him on their bench? Let's dive in!
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Is Joe Mixon Out for the 2025 Season?
Since mid-October, the Texans have not provided any major updates regarding his status for the second half. Last month, the team's general manager, Nick Caserio, described his status for the remainder of the season as "in limbo," which was not a great sign. Seeing that he has yet to make any progress since this update suggests the veteran RB will face a major uphill battle to return to action this season.
Given that he has yet to begin practicing, the 29-year-old still has significant steps to complete in his recovery plan. Due to the team's lack of updates, managers should not expect Mixon to return to the field during the regular season.
No Timetable for Joe Mixon's Return https://t.co/Hib7RlCrYy
— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) October 20, 2025
Joe Mixon 2025 Fantasy Football Outlook
Since Mixon appears to be trending towards missing the remainder of these seasons, managers should not consider stashing him in any redraft formats. While managers and deeper leagues with multiple IR spots could still look to stash him, numerous other IR-eligible players have a more realistic timeline to return in the second half when compared to Mixon.
When looking at WRs, Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and Jayden Reed (collarbone) are both on the IR but could be earning a return to practice, which could put them in a position to return later in the season. Since Mixon has made no progress, he is several weeks behind their timeline at best.
Jayden Reed Nearing a Return in a Few Weeks? https://t.co/LUr9iorHBH
— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) November 7, 2025
Managers looking to target a running back should cut Mixon in favor of high upside handcuffs. Throughout the first half of the season, managers have seen many handcuffs take over the starting job and deliver high-end fantasy results, including Kimani Vidal, Kyle Monangai, and Rachaad White. Stashing similar players like Blake Corum, Isaiah Davis, and Ray Davis could provide much more upside than Mixon would if he were to return in the final month.
With Mixon sidelined, managers should expect rookie Woody Marks and veteran Nick Chubb to continue to lead the Houston backfield and operate in a near 50/50 committee split. Both options will continue to hold low-end RB2 upside/FLEX value for the second half.
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