The Houston Texans are facing uncertainty heading into their playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs, with running back Joe Mixon listed as questionable due to an ankle injury. After being limited in practice earlier in the week, Mixon did not participate in Thursday's session, raising concerns about his availability for Saturday's crucial matchup.
Mixon's ankle troubles are not new; he previously missed several games earlier this season due to a similar injury sustained against the Chicago Bears. Despite these challenges, he made a significant impact in the wild-card round, rushing for 106 yards and scoring a crucial touchdown in the Texans' 32-12 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
This season, Mixon achieved Pro Bowl status, amassing 1,016 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. If he is unable to play, the Texans will turn to backup Dameon Pierce, who has shown promise with 176 rushing yards and a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in Week 18. The Texans have a solid record without Mixon, going 2-1, including a notable victory over the Buffalo Bills.
In addition to Mixon, the Texans have several other players listed as questionable, including wide receiver Robert Woods, linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, and tight end Teagan Quitoriano, which could further complicate their playoff strategy.
