The Houston Texans rode marquee offseason addition Joe Mixon to victory down the stretch of Week 1's win at the Indianapolis Colts. A less heralded runner will likely lead Houston's backfield on the road in Week 3.
Mixon is listed as "doubtful" Friday for Sunday's contest at the Minnesota Vikings due to an ankle injury suffered in last week's win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football. Backup running back Dameon Pierce is slated as out for the second straight week as he nurses a hamstring injury, leaving five-year veteran Cam Akers as Houston's presumed starter in the backfield alongside C.