The Houston Texans’ injury woes continue to mount as they prepare for Saturday’s divisional-round battle against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Already grappling with the absence of two wide receivers, two tight ends, and an offensive lineman, the team now faces uncertainty in their backfield following Thursday’s practice.
A stable run game is crucial for any hopes of an upset at Arrowhead Stadium, making the sudden absence of their primary running back particularly concerning.
While Dameon Pierce impressed in the Week 18 victory over the Tennessee Titans, Joe Mixon has been the workhorse throughout the season.
His notable absence from Thursday’s media session has sparked questions about his availability for the crucial playoff matchup.
According to KPRC2’s Arron Wilson, Mixon is officially listed as questionable for Saturday’s game due to an ankle injury.
“#Texans list running back Joe Mixon as questionable (ankle) for playoff game against #Chiefs and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) is questionable. too.” He wrote on X.
#Texans list running back Joe Mixon as questionable (ankle) for playoff game against #Chiefs and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) is questionable. too.
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) January 16, 2025
The report also mentioned linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair’s questionable status with a knee issue.
The Texans have kept things close to the vest regarding Mixon’s situation, leaving fans wondering whether this is a new injury or simply a precautionary measure.
Given his history of ankle problems earlier this season, when he missed three games, the timing of this development is particularly concerning.
While teams often provide veterans with additional rest during the playoffs, the mid-week addition to the injury report raises some red flags.
Though it seems unlikely Mixon would miss a playoff game of this magnitude, the real concern lies in the possibility of aggravating the injury during the contest.
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