Mixon will play on Sunday at Nissan Stadium. Should the Texans pull out to a significant lead, Ryans could elect to rest him for next week’s wild-card round.

HOUSTON – Diontae Johnson has been involved in a crash course, absorbing the Texans’ playbook since joining the AFC South champions a week ago. Now that the veteran wide receivers is getting acclimated to a new locker room and a new offense, he’s made a fast impression on his teammates and coaches.

Texans running back Joe Mixon and Ravens backup quarterback Josh Johnson had words and had to be separated during pregame warmups.

Ravens punter Jordan Stout launched a punt that struck one of the Texans’ assistant coaches during warmups, angering Mixon, who then punted the football into the stands. When Mixon got on Stout for the placement of his punts, Johnson stuck up for his teammate and that started the confrontation.

Among those who could miss the second half is wide receiver Diontae Johnson. Acquired off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens, Johnson is ready to make his Texans’ debut before th