The Vikings' young Edge rusher, Dallas Turner, told reporters on Thursday that he would not be playing against the Texans this week but hopes to return in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers. Turner

MINNEAPOLIS – The Houston Texans elevated running back J.J. Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster with starter Joe Mixon sidelined with an ankle injury for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings as well as backup running back Dameon Pierce due to a strained hamstring.

Jefferson practiced on a limited basis as a precaution on Wednesday and Thursday, when the 2022 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year said the injured muscle “feels great” following the collision with San Francisco linebacker Fred Warner that sidelined him late in the third quarter last week.

The Texans will be without their leading rusher in Week 3 as injured running back Joe Mixon will not travel to face the Vikings.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon has been officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, did not travel with the team to Minnesota.

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson will play Sunday against the Houston Texans, but linebacker Dallas Turner will not.

Justin Jefferson told reporters following Sunday's 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers that he wouldn't miss time despite leaving early with a quad injury. The Minnesota Vikings star receiver seems to be a man of his word.

The Texans, fresh off a prime-time win in Houston, head to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Why it matters: The Week 3 matchup features two teams hoping to remain undefeated as the 2024-25 campaign marches on.