Texans' Dameon Pierce: Remains sidelined Thursday
With both Pierce and Joe Mixon (ankle) poised to log back-to-back 'DNPs,' what (if anything) they are able to do Friday will be telling with regard to their chances of facing the Vikings on Sunday. In the event that both are unavailable this weekend, Cam Akers would be in line to lead the Texans ' backfield versus Minnesota, according to Wilson.