2 Texans Stars Did Not Practice Wednesday

Houston Texans stars Joe Mixon and Tank Dell did not practice on Wednesday as they're both dealing with injuries.

Sep 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (3) reacts to a tackle during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images / Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

The Houston Texans rolled into Minneapolis and were humiliated by the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3, dropping their record to 2-1 on the season. The 34-7 loss leaves plenty to be desired from the Texans as they head into a Week 4 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Unfortunately, the Texans will be shorthanded on the offensive side of the ball -- which is far from ideal following a 7-point outing against Minnesota. Star wide receiver Tank Dell didn't practice on Wednesday with a chest injury, and Joe Mixon remains sidelined with an ankle injury.

Having suffered the ankle injury in Week 2, Mixon remains "week-to-week" rather than "day-to-day," which doesn't bode well for his potential Week 4 status. Backup running back Dameon Pierce didn't practice either, as his hamstring injury continues to linger.

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Here's how the rest of the injury report played out on Wednesday:

Did not participate:

• DT Foley Fatukasi, Shoulder
• WR Tank Dell, Chest
• RB Joe Mixon, Ankle
• RB Dameon Pierce, Hamstring

Limited participant:

• C Jarrett Patterson, Calf
• TE Dalton Schultz, Ankle
• OT Kenyon Green, Illness
• SAF Jimmy Ward, Groin

While the running back room is still depleted, the Texans have a bit of comfort in the receiver room with Stefon Diggs and Nico Collins still readily available for star quarterback C.J. Stroud to target. Dell's injury could lead to some game reps from John Metchie III, who has been a healthy scratch in previous games this season following a strong preseason showing.

The Jaguars are 0-3 this season and were recently manhandles by the Buffalo Bills. The game will certainly pose a strong opportunity for the Texans to get back on track, even if Stroud doens't receive plenty of help from the ground game.

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