Is Joe Mixon Playing This Week? (Injury Update, Prop Betting Impact for Texans vs. Vikings)

Reed Wallach | 3 Hours Ago

Sep 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) runs the ball in for a touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jaylon Jones (40) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images / Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Joe Mixon suffered an ankle injury on Sunday Night Football in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears, and it will cost him some time.

Mixon has been ruled out on Saturday ahead of the Texans' road game at the Minnesota Vikings. With Dameon Pierce out, this will be Dare Ogunbowale' and Cam Akers backfield next to C.J. Stroud, a test of the team's depth.

Texans RB Joe Mixon is not traveling to Minnesota, and he now has been downgraded to out from doubtful.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 21, 2024

#Texans Joe Mixon (ankle) & C/G Jarrett Patterson (calf) are OUT vs Vikings on Sunday. They did not travel to Minnesota. Cam Akers, Dare Ogunbowale, British Brooks will lead the ground game w/ Dameon Pierce also OUT. Patterson started at C last week, C Scruggs is expected to play
— Adam Wexler (@AdamJWexler) September 21, 2024

The Texans remain a two-point road favorite at Minnesota in a battle of two unbeaten teams with a total of 46.5.

Akers is the one with props listed at FanDuel Sportsbook, which we will list below.

Cam Akers Prop Bets for Texans vs. Vikings in Week 3

Rushing Yards: 61.5 (Over -113/Under -113)
Anytime Touchdown Scorer: -120

Akers was active in Week 2, subbing in for the banged up Mixon and rushing seven times for 22 yards, and the expectation is that he will take the majority of the workload on Sunday.

Akers joined the Vikings midseason after being cut by the Rams last season, and ran the ball 38 times for 138 yards with a touchdown.

The Texans do have a tough test against a Vikins defense that is top five in EPA/Play so far this season, but will get the necessary volume.

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REED WALLACH

Reed is a Senior Editor at SI Betting. He grew up in New Jersey and graduated from the University of Wisconsin. His passion lies with the Brooklyn Nets, but is always hunting for an edge.