Overview

• Joe Mixon remains on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list with a foot/ankle issue and has missed the first four games.
• The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports the team expects clarity on his recovery and status by mid-October.
• Mixon becomes eligible to return in Week 5 on October 5, though the Texans could opt for caution with a bye the following week.
• General manager Nick Caserio has been non-committal about whether Mixon will play this season, saying evaluations follow the four-week mark.
• In his absence, Houston has leaned on Nick Chubb with contributions from Woody Marks and Dameon Pierce, and the rushing offense ranks near the bottom of the league.