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Houston Texans' Joe Mixon misses third straight practice; Cam Akers preps first start in a year
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon missed practice for the third consecutive day Friday, raising further concerns about his availability in Sunday's game against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mixon suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of last Sunday's game against the Bears,
Cam Akers in line to be Texans' RB1 against Vikings with Mixon, Pierce out
The former Pro Bowler with the Bengals was fairly quiet in Week 2 and now has an ankle injury that will keep him off the field. Pierce, the Texans' RB2, has only three carries this year but went over 1,
Cam Akers Fantasy Week 3 Projections, Points and Stats vs. the Vikings
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 Akers in your fantasy plans? Use him in your FanDuel Fantasy lineup today.
Is Sunday a revenge game for Texans RB Cam Akers vs. Vikings?
With Joe Mixon's status up in the air, the Houston Texans must look elsewhere for running back help. The first name up? Former Minnesota Vikings starter Cam Akers was arguably Houston's top tailback during the preseason.
Texans' Cam Akers: Preparing to start against Vikings
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 Chronicle reports.
Texans’ Cam Akers preps for starting role with Joe Mixon, sidelined: ‘Don’t got to get ready when you stay ready’
Akers took the first-team snaps Wednesday with starter Joe Mixon sidelined due to an ankle injury that could prevent him from playing this week along with backup running back Dameon Pierce with a minor strained hamstring. Neither of the running backs’ injuries are regarded as long-term, per league sources.
Texans RB Cam Akers and off-the-radar players to watch in Week 3
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
Texans' Cam Akers: Could be headed for Week 3 start
A healthy inactive Week 1 despite completing his recovery from a torn left Achilles' tendon without any setbacks, Akers could suddenly find himself in a leading role out of the backfield for a potent Houston offense two weeks later.
Texans injury update: Joe Mixon still sidelined, Cam Akers preps to be RB1 against Vikings, Juice Scruggs practices
HOUSTON – Texans Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon didn’t practice for the second consecutive day along with backup Dameon Pierce, and Cam Akers is prepping to be RB1 against the Minnesota Vikings, his former team on Sunday.
Why Texans Are Confident in Cam Akers
The Houston Texans are dealing with injuries to Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce, opening up more opportunities for Cam Akers, who faces his former Vikings team. Texans' OC praised Akers' vision and control,
Fantasy Football Week 3 Start Sit Decisions: Play Carson Steele and Cam Akers
Kyle Dvorchak breaks down his starts and sits for Week 3 of the fantasy football season including Carson Steele, Cam Akers, ...
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Next week’s waiver wire: Cam Akers, Jalen Tolbert and more players to add now — before the Week 4 rush
Always focused on the clearest pathway to a featured role in a plus offense, the most opportunistic play has to be Houston’s Cam Akers. As of Thursday, neither Joe Mixon nor Dameon Pierce had ...
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Cam Akers' stiff-arm strength is formidable on 13-yard run vs. Bears
Houston Texans running back Cam Akers' stiff-arm strength is formidable on a 13-yard run against the Chicago Bears.
Binge, Stream, Skip: Week 3 Fantasy Football
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon provides his weekly viewing guide, discussing which matchups to binge, stream and skip ...
How to Handle Joe Mixon's Injury in Fantasy Football (Is Cam Akers Worth a Waiver Add?)
Here's what fantasy football managers should do with Mixon, as well as a look at whether fellow Texans running backs Cam ...
Texans' DeMeco Ryans 'Holding Out Hope' Joe Mixon Plays vs. Vikings amid Ankle Injury
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters he is "holding out hope" running back Joe Mixon will be available for ...
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Andrew Billings forces Akers into red-zone fumble for huge Bears takeaway deep in own territory
Chicago Bears defensive lineman Andrew Billings forces Houston Texans running back Cam Akers into a red-zone fumble for a ...
Calvin Ridley's Week 3 fantasy preview
Take a look at some of Calvin Ridley's numbers heading into his Week 3 matchup against the Packers.