Who Should I Start? Joe Mixon or Darius Slayton

Monday, November 10, 6:18 PM

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) hasn't been able to do anything for the last four months with what the team is calling a foot injury, and there have been no recent updates on what his timetable might look like for a return this year. It has opened up speculation that Mixon won't return at all for Houston in 2025. He was placed on the Non-Football Injury list in the offseason, and the Texans have offered few details on his foot injury. General manager Nick Caserio said in early October that Mixon was making progress, but the fact that we haven't heard anything since isn't good news. The Texans are still holding out hope that Mixon will be back this year, but KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson has said that Mixon's situation is "tough" and "complicated." Fantasy managers shouldn't be so hopeful he'll play in 2025. In the meantime, the Texans will roll on with veteran Nick Chubb in the early down role, with rookie Woody Marks seeing passing-down work.

Wednesday, November 12, 2:37 PM

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Slayton is coming off his best game of the season in Week 10 against the Bears, catching all four targets for 89 yards. It's unclear when the veteran picked up the injury, but his status will continue to be monitored as the week goes along. The 28-year-old should see a boost in production with the report of Jameis Winston starting at quarterback for the Giants in Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers, with Jaxson Dart in concussion protocol. If Slayton is able to play, he should be a viable flex option this Sunday.