Joe Mixon's home debut could have gone better than he hoped. While the Houston Texans secured a 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears, Mixon's status moving forward remains a mystery. During the third quarter,

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon criticized the NFL for not enforcing its new hip-drop tackle rule Sunday after he injured his ankle on what he perceived to be an illegal tackle by Chicago Bears linebacker T.

The Texans' offense would take a major hit if star running back Joe Mixon was forced to miss an extended period of time.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon brought up the implementation of the NFL's new hip-drop tackle rule after he was injured in the team's 19-13 win

Joe Mixon suffered an injury during the Houston Texans' win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday night, and the veteran running back wants the NFL to do

Mixon was able to return, but it is worth noting that the NFL said they were going to attempt to ban hip-drop tackles. While there wasn't a penalty called during the game on Edwards for making the illegal tackle, reports emerged saying the league will review the play and determine if any punishment is necessary.

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that he believes running back Joe Mixon was "definitely" injured Sunday by the now-banned hip-drop tackle.