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.

The Houston Texans will be without running back Joe Mixon against the Minnesota Vikings because of an ankle injury.

The Houston Texans will be without running back Joe Mixon for their Week 3 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings due to an ankle injury he suffered on an illegal hip-drop tackle delivered by Chicago Bears linebacker T.