Joe Mixon isn't being kept out of Saturday's contest at Arrowhead Stadium. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Houston Texans Pro Bowl running back plans to start against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round.

The NFL referees can make or break the game, and they certainly did that on Saturday and Joe Mixon was not happy about it. In the first quarter of Saturday’s playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Will Anderson got called for a controversial roughing the passer penalty on a sack of Patrick Mahomes. It led to three points.

Mixon has been one of the top running backs in the NFL for some time, but off-the-field storylines have also followed him throughout his career.

Joe Mixon is dealing with an ankle injury entering the AFC Divisional Round matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Running back Joe Mixon was added to the injury report on Thursday with an ankle injury that kept him from practicing on Friday, but it doesn't look like the team will have to make plans for life without him against the Chiefs.

One injury that Ravens and Bills fans are specifically paying attention to involves Ravens wideout Zay Flowers, who hasn't practiced since he injured his knee during Baltimore's Week 18 win over the Cleveland Browns.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair are both set to play in Saturday's divisional playoff game at Kansas City, NFL Network reported.

The do-it-all running back for Houston was a late addition to the injury report this week, clouding his status for the weekend matchup in Kansas City. The Texans already have dealt with plenty of issues at the receiver spot this season, only adding more to Mixon's plate.

After a strong performance in the wild card round, Texans RB Joe Mixon's status for Saturday's game is in question.

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.

CINCINNATI — The Texans lost to the Chiefs on Saturday in Kansas City. They kept it close for most of the game, but ultimately lost 23-14. Former Bengals running back Joe Mixon wasn't shy about criticizing the officials after the game.