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Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings live updates: Cam Akers gets start in place of Joe Mixon
The Houston Texans go for a 3-0 start against the Minnesota Vikings, who are also undefeated through two games. Follow along with our staff or updates and analysis. Cam Akers gets start at running back The Texans will be missing starting running back Joe Mixon and second-string running back Dameon Pierce.
Cam Akers in line to be Texans' RB1 against Vikings with Mixon, Pierce out
The former Pro Bowler with the Bengals was fairly quiet in Week 2 and now has an ankle injury that will keep him off the field. Pierce, the Texans' RB2, has only three carries this year but went over 1,
Texans vs. Vikings: RB Cam Akers makes first start since 2023
For the first time since Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season, Cam Akers is starting at running back. The best part? It’s against his former team. With the Houston Texans down two running backs, Akers started the game behind C.J. Stroud at U.S. Bank Stadium against the Minnesota Vikings.
Texans' Cam Akers: Could be headed for Week 3 start
A healthy inactive Week 1 despite completing his recovery from a torn left Achilles' tendon without any setbacks, Akers could suddenly find himself in a leading role out of the backfield for a potent Houston offense two weeks later.
Cam Akers' first TD as a Texan trims Vikings' lead to 21-6 in third quarter
Houston Texans running back Cam Akers' first touchdown as a Texan trims the Minnesota Vikings' lead to 21-6 in the third quarter.
Texans RB depth chart: Joe Mixon injury could push Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale, Cam Akers into action
What does the Texans' running back room look like with Joe Mixon potentially missing time? Here is a look at the position's depth chart in Houston.
Texans Turn to Cam Akers Amidst Running Back Issues
The Texans signed Cam Akers as the primary running back, aiming to enhance their running game with Joe Mixon sidelined. How will Akers look in the offense?
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Texans running back Joe Mixon, Dameon Pierce, Juice Scruggs not practicing, Cam Akers on deck in backfield
“Still holding out hope that he can make it.” Backup running back Cam Akers took the first-team snaps Wednesday with running back Dameon Pierce sidelined with a mild strained hamstring that ...
Houston Texans' Joe Mixon misses third straight practice; Cam Akers preps for first start in a year
The Texans were missing a few players at practice, including starting running back Joe Mixon who has an ankle injury.
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Texans, Vikings missing key players in matchup of 2-0 teams
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is willing to improvise whenever necessary. "(I like) to stay in the pocket and ...
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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 ...
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Instant analysis: Texans struggle to find offensive conistency in loss to Vikings
They don't call it the Frozen Thundra for nothing. The Houston Texans' offense remained cold as C.J. Stroud threw a pair of ...
Vikings vault to 3-0 with rout of Texans
Sam Darnold threw four touchdown passes, Aaron Jones accounted for 148 scrimmage yards and a score, and the Minnesota Vikings ...
Vikings stay undefeated with 34-7 dismantling of Texans behind fierce defense, Darnold's 4 TDs
Sam Darnold matched his career high with four touchdown passes, and the undefeated Minnesota Vikings used another dominant ...
5 takeaways from the Vikings Week 3 win against the Texans
The Minnesota Vikings continue to shock the football world. They continued their undefeated streak by defeating the previou ...