Texans reveal initial injury report before Packers game

The Houston Texans appear to be a legitimate contender. Their first four wins were just enough for them and they posted a solid 4-1 record in five games. In Week 6, they earned their first stunning win of the season, defeating the New England Patriots 41-21 after an electrifying offensive performance.

Now the Texans have a big win to build on, but their Week 7 struggle sets them up for a difficult environment. They face the Green Bay Packers in their next road game, and playing at Lambeau Field certainly won’t be easy.

Staying healthy will be crucial for Houston, especially on offense. As Nico Collins enters his second game on Injured Reserve, like in Week 6, it will be all hands on deck to offset his impact.

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Here’s how the first injury report of the week unfolded for the Texans:

DNP:

LP:

While Joe Mixon made an incredible return in Week 6, his limited ankle injury suggests the injury is not yet 100 percent healed. Still, he managed to rush for 102 yards on 13 attempts and score two touchdowns.

With Dameon Pierce a full participant, the club is still happy with its rushing attack, although Mixon should be able to be a full participant again by the start of the game.

Having six non-participants is also far from ideal, especially with all the injuries occurring on the defensive side of the ball. Whether or not any of these guys recover from their injury is something to keep an eye on in the coming days.

The Texans are the underdogs arriving in Green Bay on Sunday.

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