Houston Texans veteran running back Joe Mixon is not expected to see the field this season as he deals with a foot injury.
After a period of radio silence regarding Joe Mixon for most of the season, we now have news that he will likely remain on the Physically Unable to Perform list as he continues to deal with a foot injury stemming from the offseason.
Finally hearing this news, managers can feel more confident in the tandem of rookie Woody Marks and Nick Chubb moving forward, knowing Mixon will not steal reps from either player. Mixon last played in 2024, where he ended the season with 245 rushes, 1,016 yards, and 11 touchdowns. He will try to revive his career next year.
Author: Dane Madoche(@FF_DaMaddog)
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Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio did not commit to whether he thought star RB Joe Mixon would play at all in 2025.
The Texans have placed Joe Mixon on the reserve/non-football injury list to start the season. Mixon will miss at least the first four games of the season, but at this point, that seems optimistic. The 29-year-old running back has been sidelined since early OTAs with an ankle injury. His lack of progress and the team’s unwillingness to commit to his status long-term make this seem like a precarious situation.
I’ve been fading Mixon in redraft leagues and suggest you do the same. 2022 breakout Dameon Pierce is still with the team and earned first-team snaps in the team’s final preseason game. He and Nick Chubb seem to be in line to carry the workload early on. Rookie 4th-round pick Woody Marks might have the highest upside and is a name that’s been whispered by fantasy savants since the beginning of Best Ball season.
Figuring out this backfield early could lead to fantasy glory. The Texans have a top-5 defense and what should be an above-average passing game. Mixon was electric last year. If one of the three candidates can emerge as a workhorse, he could be a league winner. My gut tells me to trust Chubb at ADP and fade Marks’ rise in the coming week of so before the season starts.
–Blake Stachel (@bllakkay)
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon was not activated off the injured list, and is expected to miss the first four weeks of the NFL season in 2025.
Joe Mixon has been dealing with a lingering foot and ankle injury throughout the offseason and has been on the injured list for over a month. In response, the Texans signed Nick Chubb to join rookie Woody Marks and veteran Dameon Pierce in the backfield.
This uncertainty surrounding Mixon will continue to push his ADP downward. However, the lack of a clear depth chart behind him makes the Texans’ backfield a risky long-term investment. Chubb is the most likely candidate to get the first opportunity as the starter, but he was inefficient last season and ended the year with a foot injury of his own. Pierce, once a key contributor, has clearly fallen out of favor with the current coaching staff. Marks, while intriguing in deep PPR formats, is best suited for a limited role as a change-of-pace or third-down back.
In short, the Texans’ backfield is filled with question marks, offering little clarity or reliable fantasy value.
Author: Bradley Stalder (@FFStalder)
Nick Chubb has not looked like his old self in Texans training camp.
With Joe Mixon missing time due to a foot injury which will be reevaluated closer to Week 1 it is looking like Nick Chubb and Woody Marks will be the beneficiaries for more workload. This sounds great on the surface, however it doesn’t sound like Nick Chubb is thriving.
This opportunity will show in veteran deference to Nick Chubb. Cole Thompson from the Texans Wire has seen Nick Chubb as an early loser in training camp due to the fact that Chubb isn’t displaying his quickness and burst at the 2nd and 3rd levels. Chubb has a history of being an elite decision maker. The problem is his body may not be able to keep up anymore. Look for the Texans to bring in outside talent. The Texans backfield is smart to avoid for now.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
After Joe Mixon’s injury news, Texans running backs Nick Chubb and Woody Marks are rising on Underdog.
The news of Texans running back Joe Mixon having a foot injury is making waves in draft rooms. With best ball in full swing and redraft season right around the corner, drafters are opting to fade Joe Mixon as he has now been placed on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list.
What is scary about Mixon’s status is that he will be re-evaluated closer to the beginning of the season. That doesn’t sound like someone who will return anytime soon. As the timeline is murky and unclear, fellow backfield mates Nick Chubb and rookie Woody Marks are rising on Underdog. In the last week, Chubb has risen 23.3 spots into the middle of round 14 while Marks has risen 15.8 spots into the middle of round 17.
Naturally, Mixon has seen his ADP drop 14.3 spots to the late 5th round. Expect this to continue further as the calendar creeps closer to Week 1. While Chubb and Marks are the evident winners via opportunity, it would be wise to practice caution as the Texans may acquire another running back. The Texans backfield is subtly lining up to be a messy backfield for fantasy football.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
Mixon Injury Clouds Week 1 Outlook, Chubb and Marks Trending Up
Texans RB Joe Mixon is expected to miss most, if not all, of training camp and the preseason due to lingering foot and ankle issues. According to Texans beat reporter Aaron Wilson, the injury dates back to last season and was aggravated during independent workouts this offseason. Mixon opened camp on the Non-Football Injury list and is being brought along slowly.
The team’s goal remains to have Mixon ready for Week 1 against the Rams, but his status is still uncertain and will be re-evaluated closer to the opener. While Mixon isn’t expected to take part in team activities any time soon, league sources have described his overall outlook as “positive,” with reports of steady progress since the injury.
With Dameon Pierce (strained quadriceps) also sidelined, Nick Chubb currently projects as the Texans’ lead back. Rookie Woody Marks could carve out a meaningful role, especially on passing downs. Fantasy managers should treat Mixon as questionable for the start of the season and adjust accordingly.
Author: Pat Mitchell(@PatMitchellFF)
