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)
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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)
Joe Mixon has been placed on the Non-Football Injury list by the Houston Texans.
The Houston Texans placed running back Joe Mixon on the Non-Football Injury list. Mixon was wearing a walking boot during OTAs earlier in the offseason.
While Mixon isn’t participating in training camp at the moment , newly signed running back Nick Chubb is attempting to make a comeback after multiple leg injuries and is already participating in training camp.
Mixon has been going in the fifth and sixth rounds for most of the summer, this news will likely cause his stock to fall. Chubb meanwhile has gone undrafted at times but now should be a regular selection in the late rounds of drafts.
Author David Leonard (@RealDelcoDave)
With a July 23rd start, Joe Mixon is expected to be ready for training camp.
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon is expected to be ready for the start of training camp on July 23rd. There has been some concern over his foot and ankle which haven’t been helped by the signing of Nick Chubb and the drafting of USC’s Woody Marks.
The good news for Mixon heading into 2025 is that last season he was 5th in opportunity share at 77.7% and 9th in fantasy points per game at 17.2. Unfortunately, Mixon showed signs of slowing down late last season as he finished from the RB27-RB52 in the final 4 weeks.
Mixon will soon be 29 and is an asset to sell in dynasty before he falls off from his prime. Nick Chubb will take away some series on gameday and Wood Marks is a natural fit for the passing down role and hurry up offense. He goes in round 5 on Underdog right behind Saints running back Alvin Kamara and Broncos running back RJ Harvey. At ADP, there are several other better options considering the direction Mixon is headed in.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
