Joe Mixon’s injury isn’t regarded as long term, but it’s increasingly likely he may be sidelined for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Backup running back Cam Akers took the first-team snaps Wednesday with running back Dameon Pierce sidelined with a mild strained hamstring that kept him out of the Chicago game.

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.