With the Houston Texans trailing the Kansas City Chiefs 13–6 in the third quarter of Saturday's AFC divisional round playoff game, Houston running back Joe Mixon was on a mission to pull his team even in the biggest game of the season.
Here’s who is out for the Houston Texans in Saturday’s divisional round matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon ran for a third quarter touchdown to cut the Chiefs lead to just 13-12 in the third quarter.
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair are both set to play in Saturday's divisional playoff game at Kansas City, NFL Network reported.
Running back Joe Mixon's 13-yard TD run caps the Houston Texans' 15-play drive to start third quarter. Defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton notches Kansas City Chiefs' third sack of first half vs. Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Joe Mixon had a huge Wild Card playoff game for the Houston Texans against the Los Angeles Chargers — he ran for 106 yards and touchdown on 25 carries. But an ankle injury popped up this week, with reports that he practiced a bit on Wednesday and wasn’t on the field for Thursday’s walkthrough, per Texans Wire.
Mixon has proven himself as a reliable workhorse in his first season as a Texan, totaling 245 carries, 1,016 yards, and 11 touchdowns. The Pro-Bowl running back has surpassed 100 rushing yards in eight games, including the playoffs, and earned his second Pro Bowl selection in his first year with the team.
The do-it-all running back for Houston was a late addition to the injury report this week, clouding his status for the weekend matchup in Kansas City. The Texans already have dealt with plenty of issues at the receiver spot this season, only adding more to Mixon's plate.
Texans running back Joe Mixon scored a touchdown in the third quarter to make the score 13-12 Chiefs, but Houston kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn missed the extra point wide right. Fairbairn also missed a field goal wide right in the same direction, on a day when the wind seems to be affecting his kicks.
Houston Texans Jr. defensive end Will Anderson Jr. sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for an eight-yard loss on third down.
Kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn's 30-yard FG ties Houston Texans with the Kansas City Chiefs in first quarter. Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. discusses his feelings ahead of the AFC Divisional Round against the Kansas City Chiefs.