Mixon will play on Sunday at Nissan Stadium. Should the Texans pull out to a significant lead, Ryans could elect to rest him for next week’s wild-card round.

Welcome to the history books, Joe Mixon. With a 3-yard run on the opening drive at Nissan Stadium against the Tennessee Titans, Mixon became the fifth running back in franchise history to rush for 1,000 yards in a single season. The 29-year-old also becomes the first running back to hit the 1K marker since Carlos Hyde in 2019.

The Texans' starters didn't play long in the regular season finale, but Joe Mixon and Nico Collins stayed in long enough to reach season milestones.

With the Houston Texans already set as the No. 4 seed in the AFC playoffs, the team gave running back Joe Mixon the day off after just six touches for 28 total yards on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

Running back Joe Mixon cracked the 1,000-yard mark for the season during the first quarter on Sunday in Tennessee in Week 18.

Mixon rushed the ball five times for 23 yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans. He added one reception on one target for five yards.

The Houston Texans are rested and ready for the playoffs after most of their starters played only sparingly in a win over Tennessee on Sunday to wrap up the regular season.

HOUSTON – Diontae Johnson has been involved in a crash course, absorbing the Texans’ playbook since joining the AFC South champions a week ago. Now that the veteran wide receivers is getting acclimated to a new locker room and a new offense, he’s made a fast impression on his teammates and coaches.

Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon hypes up newest teammate Diontae Johnson ahead of Week 18 debut with playoffs to look forward to

The Houston Texans are in desperate need of some receiving help, which isn't something anyone could have imagined heading into the 2024 NFL season. After all, t

Cornerback Derek Stingley and tackle Laremy Tunsil are designated starters. Receiver Nico Collins and running back Joe Mixon also honored.

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans certainly didn’t look like a playoff team in a rout by the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. With just one game left until the playoffs begin, the AFC South champions know they’ll have to get much better to be competitive in the postseason.