In their Week 7 matchup on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET, RB Joe Mixon and the Houston Texans match up with the Green Bay Packers, who have the eighth-ranked run defense in the NFL (228.7 rushing yards allowed per game). Is Mixon's game against the Packers this week a good time to start him in fantasy? Below, we highlight his relevant fantasy numbers.

Mixon, who made headlines after his breakout debut in Week 1’s win over the Indianapolis Colts, returned to his Pro Bowl form in Week 6 to help Houston pick up a 41-21 victory over the New England Patriots. The Texans figured out that so long as they run the football effectively, they’ll keep pace with contenders in the AFC.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) was limited in practice for the second straight day of the week on Thursday. Mixon made his return to the field in the Week 6 win over the New England Patriots after missing three games due to an ankle sprain and saw 13 carries for 102 yards and a

Since Mixon didn’t miss a beat in his return, he’s Texans Wire’s Player of the Game for Week 6 and joins kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn as the only other multi-recipient of the award. The Texans travel to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers in Week 7 at noon CT.

Joe Mixon is expected to return for the Texans in their Week 6 matchup against the Patriots, providing a key boost to their offense.

So far this season, the Houston Texans have looked like one of the better teams throughout the league. They will be getting back a crucial piece to their offensive attack for their Week 6 game against the New England Patriots.