C.J. Stroud took the field without one of his leading weapons in the last three games as running back Joe Mixon sat sidelined with an ankle injury. It doesn't seem likely the duo will be reunited again Sunday.
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans addressed Mixon's looming ankle injury Monday when meeting with the media at NRG Stadium. Mixon was ruled out for Sunday's win over the Buffalo Bills earlier that week, but Ryans was optimistic Week 6 could mark the date of Mixon's return. Ryans offered some caution on that front Monday, however.