The Texan The offense has been plagued by injuries in the last week. Both running backs Joe Mixon and primary backup rusher Dameon Pierce will miss the team’s trip to Minnesota this weekend, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. In addition, Jarrett Patterson was also excluded.

Mixon is still battling an ankle injury that sidelined him in last week’s win over the Bears. After an explosive Week 1 debut with the Texans in which he rushed 30 times for 159 yards and a touchdown, Mixon ran the ball just nine times before being held down last week. Pierce missed last week’s game as he battled a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 1.

Since RB1 and RB2 are on the injury list, Houton has to Cam Akers And Dare Ogunbowale in Week 3. The team also called up the Practice Squad Rusher JJ Taylor as a possible insurance. Juice Scruggs should start again as center, although his participation is also questionable due to a groin injury. Since Patterson is out, Kendrick Green will be the backup center.

Here are some more injury updates from the NFL:

• Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been dealing with a severe ankle sprain all week and has barely shown up for practice since last Sunday. Yesterday it was announced that there is no decision yet on whether or not he can start this Sunday. However, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, there is growing optimism in Los Angeles that Herbert will be able to start tomorrow in Pittsburgh. He is currently listed as questionable and reportedly will test the ankle before making a final decision.
• Another starting quarterback, Jordan Loveis currently listed as doubtful whether he will play tomorrow. The packer expected their newly paid passer to be absent for several weeks, but according to Pelissero, the team has not ruled out the possibility of Love returning after just one absence. Nevertheless, Green Bay Sean Clifford from the training squad. Clifford will support Malik Willis if love can’t leave in time for tomorrow.
• We already knew that wide receiver Tea Higgins was set to make his 2024 debut on Monday, but Pelissero adds that first-round rookie offensive tackle Amarius Mims was removed from the injury list and is expected to make his NFL debut for the Bengalas a result. Mims has been dealing with a pectoral muscle injury that limited his time in training camp and kept him out of the team’s first two games. It’s unclear what role he would play if he plays immediately, as Trent Brown started the first few games, but Cincinnati is excited to add a first-round pick to its offense this week.