Joe Mixon

Joe Mixon rushed 20 times for 101 yards and a touchdown in Houston’s Week 13 win over the Jaguars, adding four catches for 18 yards on six targets.

Mixon had one run over three yards in the first half, and it was a 13-yarder which he bounced away from the blocking scheme entirely on. But he started to get going in the second half and got the Texans a lead they would never relinquish on a 30-yarder up the middle followed by a touchdown on outside zone. He also did yeoman’s work closing out the win as the Texans clung to a three-point lead, busting off two first downs in a row. He’ll remain a RB1 once he’s back from the bye, but tougher game scripts are coming for him against more challenging teams.