Texans RB Joe Mixon Wins NFL Award

Joe Mixon made some history in his Houston Texans debut.

Jeremy Brener | Sep 11, 2024

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

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Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon is being recognized by the NFL for his strong performance in Week 1.

The team announced that Mixon has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 1 after rushing for 159 yards and a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts.

The other winners of the weekly awards were Buffalo Bills defensive end Gregory Rousseau (AFC Defense), Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (AFC Special Teams), Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (NFC Offensive), Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (NFC Defensive) and San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (NFC Special Teams).

No player ran for more yards than Mixon in Week 1, cementing him as the early rushing league leader.

Mixon was traded by the Cincinnati Bengals to the Texans this past offseason for a seventh-round pick, and it looks like a wise decision by Houston so far.

The Texans shouldn't expect this kind of performance from Mixon each week, but it certainly sets the tone for the rest of the season.

In Week 2, Mixon will look to add from his performance against the Colts with another big one against the Chicago Bears. Kickoff for the game is set at 7:20 p.m. CT from NRG Stadium and can be watched on NBC or Peacock.

Stick with TexansGameday for more coverage of the Houston Texans throughout the 2024 season.

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Published Sep 11, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.