Joe Mixon Injury: Will He Play Week 4? (2024 Fantasy Football)

Another weekend of NFL football has arrived! Unfortunately, the injury watch for fantasy football managers is also here, and that’s certainly the case for Joe Mixon. 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 4? Here’s what we know about Joe Mixon‘s injury and his status for Week 4. And use our Are They Playing tool to see the probability of any injured player playing this week, including Joe Mixon.

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Fantasy Football Outlook: Will Joe Mixon Play Week 4?

Joe Mixon (ankle) ruled out Sunday
Joe Mixon (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game vs the Jaguars.

Fantasy Impact

Mixon was considered a game-time decision coming into Sunday due to a sprained ankle. While he is feeling better, the Texans will choose to play it safe with their star running back. Cam Akers will take the lead in the Texans’ backfield on Sunday.

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Joe Mixon (ankle) considered a game-time decision
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon, who is dealing with an ankle injury, is expected to be a game-time decision for Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Fantasy Impact

Despite missing the first two practices of the week, Mixon returned as a limited participant on Friday and earned a questionable tag entering the weekend. It seems possible that he may play, though NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport described it as an “uphill climb.” For now, Mixon may remain on benches, but his status should be monitored closely as he prepares for a favorable matchup. If he plays, he is startable while Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale take a massive hit in value, even if Mixon is limited.

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Joe Mixon (ankle) listed questionable for Week 4
Joe Mixon (ankle) is officially questionable for Week 4’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Fantasy Impact

An ankle injury has left Mixon sidelined for a little while now, but he was able to return to practice on Friday and is officially questionable to play in Week 4. Dameon Pierce (hamstring) has already been ruled out for the Texans, so if Mixon is unable to play, that will leave Cam Akers as the presumptive starter for the Texans once again on Sunday.

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Joe Mixon (ankle) back at practice Friday
Joe Mixon (ankle) is back at practice for the Texans on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Mixon hasn’t been practicing much over the past couple of weeks due to an ankle injury, but he returned to practice and was participating on Friday. It remains to be seen in what capacity, but fantasy managers should pay close attention to what his status is heading into the weekend.

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Joe Mixon (ankle) misses practice Thursday
Joe Mixon remained absent from practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Mixon was labeled week-to-week earlier in the week, so he’ll likely remain sidelined on Sunday. Dameon Pierce also missed practice again on Thursday.

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Joe Mixon (ankle) doesn’t practice Wednesday
Joe Mixon (ankle) did not participate at practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Mixon is still dealing with an ankle injury and was sidelined at Wednesday’s practice. He is reportedly still ‘week-to-week’ at this point, which casts a bit of doubt on his Week 4 availability. If he’s unable to play on Sunday, Dameon Pierce (hamstring) and Cam Akers will both see more work in his absence.

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Joe Mixon (ankle) ruled out for Week 3
Joe Mixon (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings.

Fantasy Impact

Mixon isn’t traveling with the team to Minnesota and has officially been ruled out for Sunday’s game. This was the expected outcome, as he was initially listed as doubtful to play thanks to the ankle injury that he suffered last week. With Dameon Pierce (hamstring) also unavailable to play, Houston will have to rely on Cam Akers to get the majority of touches out of the backfield.

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Joe Mixon (ankle) doubtful to play Week 3
Joe Mixon (ankle) is doubtful to play in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings.

Fantasy Impact

Mixon suffered an ankle injury in Week 2, and he’s likely going to miss Sunday’s game because of it. He’s officially listed as doubtful to play, so barring anything unforeseen, the team will likely rule him out in the coming days. With Dameon Pierce (hamstring) also unavailable to play against the Vikings, Cam Akers is set to start and see the bulk of the work for the Texans.

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