The Texans’ offensive superstar was injured during a Week 15 game vs. Dolphins

On December 16, 2024By Littum

The Houston Texans host the Miami Dolphins in Week 15 and led 10-3 early midway through the second quarter when Nico Collins hauled in a touchdown pass from CJ Stroud.

As good as that game was, not everything has been great for the Houston offense. In fact, they were dealt a devastating blow when Joe Mixon left onown to the vertebra in pain in the first half.

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Mixon, who was hurt from a hip drop early in the seasonagain appeared to be a victim of the illegal hit. Unfortunately, this one was missed by the judges.

“I think it’s a hip-drop tackle when you look at it”

– @GeneSteratore on this play, resulting in Joe Mixon leaving the game pic.twitter.com/4myqqRwoZc

— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) 15 December 2024

The good news for the Texans is that Mixon didn’t have to go to the medical tent. He limped off the track but was able to get off under his own power.

However, he did not return during that drive, but remained on the bench. Dare Ogunbowale replaced him at running back and was in the game when the Texans scored the first touchdown.

The Texans can secure a playoff spot this weekend if they can defeat Miami. They need the Indianapolis Colts to lose to the Denver Broncos for that to happen.

If Denver wins, Houston can still punch their ticket with just two more wins over the final four games of the year. That would give them their second consecutive AFC South title.

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