Overview

• Joe Mixon, Houston Texans' star running back, is listed as questionable for Saturday's AFC divisional-round game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to an ankle injury.
• Mixon was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday but did not practice on Thursday, leaving his status uncertain for the playoff game.
• The 28-year-old previously missed three games earlier this season with an ankle injury but has been a key contributor, rushing for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns during the regular season.
• In the Texans' wild-card win over the Chargers, Mixon rushed for 106 yards and scored a game-sealing touchdown, emphasizing his importance to the team's playoff success.
• If Mixon is unavailable, the Texans will likely rely on backup running back Dameon Pierce, who had a standout performance in Week 18 with 176 rushing yards and a touchdown.