Joe Mixon Missing From Thursday's Practice
1 month agoHouston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) is missing yet another practice on Thursday. Mixon injured his ankle in the Week 2 win over the Chicago Bears and hasn't played since. The fact that he has yet to practice this week means he's trending toward missing a third straight contest in Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills. Dameon Pierce (hamstring) hasn't played since the season opener and was also a DNP on Wednesday, so Houston's backfield could once again be split this Sunday among Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale. Mixon is going to have to get on the practice field on Friday to even have a shot at returning against Buffalo. As of right now, fantasy managers should keep Mixon on their benches. Akers hasn't exactly excited fantasy managers that have streamed him the last two weeks, as he's racked up 74 rushing yards and no touchdowns on 22 carries while catching one pass for an eight-yard touchdown.
Source: ESPN.com - DJ Bien-Aime
Source: ESPN.com - DJ Bien-Aime