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.