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NFL Week 9 Top 5 Takeaways: Texans @ Jets:

Doc discusses his biggest takeaways from the Texans vs. Jets game!

HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 04: Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans runs the ball during Mandatory Minicamp at Houston Methodist Training Center on June 04, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

RB Joe Mixon was once again the best player on the field for the Texans, rushing for 106 yards and a touchdown. Mixon had 24 of the team’s 36 carries and is, without a doubt, the team’s offensive MVP this season. The only knock on Mixon is that Houston is not using him as much in the passing game. If he adds this to his arsenal, he could be a top-five overall RB the rest of the way.

Tank Dell, a master against man coverage:

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 10: Tank Dell #13 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball during the second quarter during the preseason game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 10, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Hehad 6 receptions for 126 yards. He’s going to need to continue to play at this level while the team waits for Nico Collins to return from his injury. However, no other Texans receiver had more than 44 yards. Without Collins on the field, Robert Woods and/or Xavier Hutchinson is going to need to step up.

Aaron Rodgers

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 14: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets throws a pass during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

He had zero passing touchdowns at halftime but in the second half looked much better, throwing for three touchdown passes, including two to Garrett Wilson and one to Davante Adams. Rodgers still looks out of sorts at times and is searching for more consistency.

Breece Hall

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 09: Breece Hall #20 of the New York Jets runs against Jerome Baker #55 of the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 09, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Edward Diller/Getty Images)

The Jets failed to get the ball in Breece Hall’s hands enough, as Hall only had 15 carries for 74 yards and two receptions for 11 yards. Hall is the type of running back that needs to be getting 20 to 25 touches per game, and the Jets are just not doing that, which is frustrating to Jets fans and his fantasy managers.

Garrett Wilson

CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 18: Garrett Wilson #17 of the New York Jets catches the ball for a touchdown while defended by Martin Emerson Jr. #23 of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Garrett Wilson made one of the most historic catches in NFL history with his one-handed grab in the end zone. Many felt that Wilson would be the WR2 now that Adams is in New York, but Wilson is clearly taking advantage of his role and has been exceptional in playing against weaker cornerbacks.