Another weekend of NFL football has arrived! Unfortunately, the injury watch for fantasy football managers is also here. Players who appear on the injury report and haven’t practiced much during the week can often lead to trepidation for managers trying to make fantasy football lineup decisions and/or waiver claims. Don’t fret, though – FantasyPros is here to provide you with all of the latest news and updates on the players who are questionable heading into this week. So, will Joe Mixon play in Week 3? Here’s what we know about Joe Mixon‘s injury and his status for Week 3.
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Fantasy Football Outlook: Will Joe Mixon Play Week 3?
Joe Mixon (ankle) hopeful to play in Week 3
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said team still holding out hope Joe Mixon can play this week.
Fantasy Impact
Mixon avoided a serious injury after a hip drop tackle on his ankle last week. He opened the week missing practice on Wednesday.
Ari Koslow
Joe Mixon (ankle) not practicing Wednesday
Joe Mixon is not practicing on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Mixon remains day-to-day after avoiding a serious ankle injury. Dameon Pierce also missed practice. Cam Akers would lead the Texans backfield if Mixon and Pierce are both sidelined.
Ari Koslow
Joe Mixon (ankle) avoids long-term injury
Joe Mixon avoided a long-term or ankle serious injury.
Fantasy Impact
Mixon went down on a hip drop tackle in Sunday’s game against the Bears. He underwent an MRI on Monday and reportedly avoided a serious injury. It is still possible he misses some time. Dameon Pierce is making “fast progress” from a hamstring injury that sidelined him in Week 2.
Ari Koslow