Could the Texans be without their leading running back this weekend? Mixon is dealing with an ankle injury, and saw his practice status downgraded on Thursday due to his condition. He is officially listed with a “questionable” designation heading into Houston’s matchup against Kansas City.

Texans running back Joe Mixon didn't practice Thursday because of an ankle injury and is listed as questionable for Saturday's divisional-round playoff game against the Chiefs.

Joe Mixon is listed as questionable with an ankle injury for the Houston Texans' divisional playoff game Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. He did not participate in practice Thursday, Houston's final one before going to Kansas City.