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Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) aren't going to play for the Texans in Week 3 at Minnesota. That gives Cam ...

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon missed practice for the third consecutive day Friday, raising further concerns about ...

With Joe Mixon's status up in the air, the Houston Texans must look elsewhere for running back help. The first name up?

Cam Akers knows the feeling that Houston Texans starting running back Joe Mixon and backup Dameon Pierce experienced in Week 2. Injuries to the top two backs on the depth ...

In Week 6 versus the Chicago Bears, Akers put up a season-low 1.5 fantasy points, with this stat line: 1 carry, 8 yards. Is ...

The Houston Texans are dealing with injuries to Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce, opening up more opportunities for Cam Akers, who ...

During the third quarter of Sunday’s home opener, Chicago linebacker T.J. Edwards used his body to bring down Mixon. Earlier ...

After being traded to the Texans last season, the former Seminole is getting the green light to start on Sunday.

Akers took the first-team snaps Wednesday with starter Joe Mixon sidelined due to an ankle injury that could prevent him from ...

Houston Texans running back Cam Akers' stiff-arm strength is formidable on a 13-yard run against the Chicago Bears.

Akers is preparing to start Sunday's game against the Vikings, as Joe Mixon (ankle) is listed as doubtful and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) has been ruled out, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston ...