Mixon has proven himself as a reliable workhorse in his first season as a Texan, totaling 245 carries, 1,016 yards, and 11 touchdowns. The Pro-Bowl running back has surpassed 100 rushing yards in eight games, including the playoffs, and earned his second Pro Bowl selection in his first year with the team.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Texans Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair are ‘good to go,’ for a AFC divisional round playoff road game Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, according to league sources.

Chiefs safety Bryan Cook was evaluated for a concussion but was allowed to return to their playoff game against Houston on Saturday, while and Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair hurt his knee and was questionable to return.

Texans get back several key players at practice Wednesday, including team captain and starting linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair

Al-Shaair (knee) is expected to play Saturday against the Chiefs, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon, listed as questionable with an ankle injury, is expected to play in Saturday's AFC Divisional Round game against the Kansas City Chiefs, per Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports.

In last week’s wild-card round win over the Los Angeles Chargers, Mixon became the first running back since Arian Foster in 2012 to rush for 100 yards in a playoff game. He finished with 106 yards and scored a 17-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to ice the game.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair both are active for Saturday's AFC divisional playoff game against the host Kansas City Chiefs. Mixon was limited in practice

The Kansas City Chiefs have no excuse for a lack of readiness for this moment. The extra bye week and the chance to even rest more starters in Week 18 has given

Travis Kelce set a playoff record, caught seven passes for 117 yards and touchdown in Kansas City’s 23-14 win over Houston.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Andy Reid fourth coach to 300 wins, including playoffs The Kansas City Chiefs made fresh history for their accomplished head coach Saturday in their 23-14 divisional-round victory over the visiting Houston Texans.