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Joe Mixon shines bright after loss to Texans

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Joe Mixon shines bright after loss to Texans

Houston is reaping the benefits of an undervalued contract this offseason. Joe Mixon has been one of the most productive running backs in the NFL this season, and Sunday was just another day at the office.

On a day where the Texans offense struggled for most of the game, Mixon was the bright spot. The former Oklahoma star totaled 115 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries. He made several long runs, including a 32-yard run down the sideline.

After one of his touchdowns, Green Bay fans weren’t too happy with his attempt at the infamous Lambeau Jump. Unlike the Packers defense, the fans were able to stop him.

In Mixon’s four games, he was one of the best running backs in the NFL. He rushed for over 100 yards in three of the four games and made his living in the end zone. For the season, Mixon has 401 yards and four touchdowns. He also added 10 receptions for 83 yards and another score through the air. He averages over 100 yards per game and is a big reason why Houston is 5-2.

To put Mixon’s dominance into perspective, he is currently averaging 26.8 fantasy points per game, according to the NFL’s official fantasy football account on X. That ties for the most points per game of any active player this season.

Mixona The transition to Houston looks incredibly smooth. to start the season. After rushing for 2,027 yards and 17 touchdowns in two seasons at Oklahoma, Mixon was drafted in the second round by the Cincinnati Bengals. After seven seasons in Cincinnati, where he etched his name as top three running backs in franchise historyMixon moved for the first time in his career.

Houston traded Mixon and then signed him to a three-year, $25.5 million deal. He has has proven itself as a reliable investmentas he rejuvenated the team’s rushing attack and balanced the attack again.

Mixon and the Texans will be back in action next week against the Colts as it will be a battle of former Oklahoma running backs. Trey Sermon rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns for Indianapolis this season.