Running back J.J. Taylor was from the practice squad to the active roster in place of Mixon. Houston also elevated linebacker and special teams standout Zeke Turner to bolster kick coverage in place of Dameon Pierce, who was also ruled out due to a hamstring issue.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon has been officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, did not travel with the team to Minnesota.

The Houston Texans (2-0) are small favorites (-1.5) against the Minnesota Vikings (2-0) on Sunday, September 22, 2024.NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 3:04 p.m. ET.