C.J. Stroud was forced to carry the Houston Texans through the air in recent weeks as the team relied on its third and fourth-string running backs. Stroud should benefit from a more balanced offense in Week 6.
Both starting running back Joe Mixon and backup Dameon Pierce both practiced Thursday at NRG Stadium ahead of Houston’s Week 6 tilt at the New England Patriots. The presence of both running backs marks a dose of good news on the injury front for the Texans after Nico Collins’ disappointing move to Injured Reserve (which will sideline him for at least next four games).