Texans' Joe Mixon, Azeez Al-Shaair active vs. Chiefs

Field Level Media|published: Sat 18th January, 15:37 2025

Jan 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) reacts to his rushing first down against the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter in an AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair both are active for Saturday's AFC divisional playoff game against the host Kansas City Chiefs.

Mixon was limited in practice this week with an ankle injury and Al-Shaair was limited with a knee issue.

Both were listed as questionable for the game against the Chiefs along with wide receiver Robert Woods (hip).

Mixon rushed for a team-high 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns in his first season with the Texans, while Al-Shaair finished third on the team with 70 tackles to go along with two sacks and two forced fumbles.

In last weekend's 32-12 wild-card win against the Los Angeles Chargers, Mixon rushed for 106 yards and a TD and Al-Shaair collected six tackles and two quarterback hits.

While Mixon and Al-Shaair are active, the following players are inactive for the Texans: running back J.J. Taylor, linebacker Devin White, defensive end Jerry Hughes, center/guard Kendrick Green, guard Nick Broeker and defensive tackle Kurt Hinish.

The Chiefs' inactives are as follows: safety Deon Bush, cornerback Keith Taylor, defensive ends Joshua Uche and Malik Herring, offensive linemen C.J. Hanson, Wanya Morris and Ethan Driskell.

--Field Level Media

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