Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon has been officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, did not travel with the team to Minnesota.

Running back J.J. Taylor was from the practice squad to the active roster in place of Mixon. Houston also elevated linebacker and special teams standout Zeke Turner to bolster kick coverage in place of Dameon Pierce, who was also ruled out due to a hamstring issue.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon has been downgraded to out for his team's road game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday with a right ankle