There was no change in running back Joe Mixon’s situation as the Texans started their practice week on Wednesday.
According to several reporters at the team’s open practice, Mixon was not on the field as they prepared to play the Patriots this Sunday. He has not played since injuring his ankle in the second week of the regular season.
The Texans have struggled to run the ball without Mixon, compared to their performance in the first two weeks, and now they have fewer options in the passing game since wide receiver Nico Collins will be out for at least four weeks due to a hamstring injury.
Running back Dameon Pierce has also been dealing with a hamstring injury, but he was practicing on Wednesday.