Maybe losing Nico Collins wasn’t a death sentence for the Houston Texans’ offense.. Maybe Joe Mixon is just getting warmed up.. Mixon, who missed three games with an ankle injury, seemed to prove that he’s not slowing down after a seven-year run with the Cincinnati Bengals after rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s 41-21 win over the New England Patriots.

Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) is expected to return to the lineup against the Patriots after missing the past three contests, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Here are the other injuries ...

The Houston Texans improved to 4-1 in Week 5 with a 23-20 win over the Buffalo Bills at home. They kept pace with one of the top teams in the AFC despite missing starting running back Joe Mixon ...

Nico Collins was recently placed on IR and Joe Mixon has been out since Week 2, yet Houston's offensive outlook is still overwhelmingly positive Collins isn't eligible to return until Week 10, but ...

The Houston Texans could get Joe Mixon back on Sunday for their game against the New England Patriots, the first time he'll have played since suffering an ankle injury in Week 2. The play that ...

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 15: Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears during a football game at NRG Stadium on...

There was no change in running back Joe Mixon’s status as the Texans kicked off their practice week on Wednesday. According to multiple reporters at the open portion of the team’s workout, Mixon remained off the field as the team began preparing to face the Patriots this Sunday. Mixon has not played since hurting his ankle in the second ...

It's telling that Mixon remains the Texans' leading rusher despite being out of the lineup for so long. Cam Akers is second with 148 yards and is averaging nearly a yard fewer (3.9) than Mixon (4.7).

Joe Mixon, who injured his ankle against Chicago on Sept. 15, participated in Thursday's practice. A good sign for possible return.