Joe Mixon Misses Friday’s Practice, Impacts Bills Vs Texans Odds

The Buffalo Bills are 1.0-point underdogs to the Houston Texans on Sunday, but that line could change once the Texans officially rule out running back Joe Mixon.
Mixon remained out of practice on Friday and isn’t expected to play against the Bills.
With Mixon absent and Dameon Pierce also out of practice, expect Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale to handle the bulk of the touches out of the backfield in Week 5.

HOUSTON – Betting odds for the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans Week 5 matchup expect to change with the expected ruling out of running back Joe Mixon. Mixon’s absence could swing legal sports betting odds in favor of Buffalo, who just gave up 199 rushing yards to Derrick Henry in Week 4.

Buffalo Bills Vs Houston Texans Betting Odds

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Buffalo Bills	+1.0 (-115)	-110	O47.5 (-110)
Houston Texans	-1.0 (-105)	-110	U47.5 (-110)

Houston’s only had 139 rushing yards in their last two games without Joe Mixon. Mixon rushed for 159 yards in Week 1 before his ankle injury suffered in Week 2, which has caused him to miss the last two weeks and presumably Week 5 as well.

#Texans Joe Mixon remains out of practice and not expected to play Sunday against #Bills Dameon Pierce returns, Tytus Howard sidelined @KPRC2 https://t.co/DR0IKzAC7C

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 4, 2024

Joe Mixon Injury Status Vs Bills + Who Will Fill In At RB

Mixon was a game-time decision last week after practicing on Friday, but the Texans decided to err on the side of caution and bring him back in Week 5. However, with Mixon not practicing all week, it seems his ankle injury is worse than expected and hurts his chances of getting on the field Sunday.

With the running back’s status in jeopardy but no official decision, legal Texas sports betting apps don’t have many rushing props for Mixon or replacement backs like Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale. Akers was the main back in Week 4 with 13 carries on 52 yards, but it was Ogunbowale who scored the game-winning touchdown on a one-yard receiving touchdown.

Akers projects for 51.5 rushing yards at legal NFL betting apps against Buffalo. The Bills rank 30th in the NFL with an average of 156.5 rushing yards allowed per game this season.

Advertising Disclosure

In order to provide you with the best independent sports betting news and content LegalSportsBetting.com may receive a commission from partners when you make a purchase through a link on our site.

Zachary Kelley

Zach graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Writing, Editing, and Media. Zach is interested in the legalization aspect of sports betting and enjoys participating in DFS. He has a passion for sports writing and most enjoys writing about football and baseball both professional and collegiate.