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.

Here's what fantasy football managers should do with Mixon, as well as a look at whether fellow Texans running backs Cam Akers and even Dare Ogunbowale are worth your attention on

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.

The Houston Texans have looked like a Super Bowl contender during the season’s first two weeks. Unfortunately, in the Week 2 Sunday Night Football game, Joe Mixon left the game with an ankle injury that had head coach Demeco Ryans saying that he would “elevate Joe throughout the week.