Joe Mixon wants more aggressive Texans offense after SNF collapse

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) reacts after a turnover during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass.Joe Mixon is perhaps the most vocal player in the Houston Texans locker room, pairing his impressive on-field production with plenty of bombast in front of microphones. Mixon played the role of team counselor in his meeting with the media Sunday night.

Houston's running back offered words of encouragement to both his teammates and Texans fans after Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. The prime-time defeat was the worst of Houston's season to date, featuring a blown 16-point…