Is Joe Mixon playing today vs Patriots? Latest on Texans RB's status for fantasy football Week 6

Joe Mixon has been in the spotlight for the Houston Texans this week. The running back is dealing with an ankle injury, and fantasy managers want to know whether he will play against the New England Patriots in Week 6 on Sunday.

Will Joe Mixon play vs. Patriots?

As per reports, Joe Mixon is expected to play against the Patriots on Sunday. This is great news for fantasy managers looking to pick the Texans RB for Week 6.

Mixon is listed as questionable on the Texans' injury report due to his ankle injury. He did not practice on Wednesday but was a limited participant on Thursday and Friday.

Notably, Mixon has not played since picking up the injury in the third quarter of the Week 2 matchup against the Chicago Bears. He was tackled by Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards who landed on his ankle. However, Mixon participated in seven more plays for the rest of the game.

It was later announced that Mixon's injury was more serious, and he was sidelined for three games. Nonetheless, there are signs that he will return to action for the Texans in Week 6 when the team travels to New England.

In two games this season, Mixon recorded 184 yards on 39 carries with one touchdown. He also posted 44 yards on six receptions.

Mixon has tallied 34.8 fantasy points this season, averaging 17.4 points per game. He will want to build on those numbers when he suits up for the Texans on Sunday.

NFL 2024 Week 6: How to watch Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots? TV schedule and live stream details

The Texans (4-1) vs. Patriots (1-4) Week 6 game will be broadcast live on CBS. Fans can also live stream the game on Fubo or NFL+.

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• TV channel: CBS
• Live stream: Fubo or NFL+
• Venue: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts