Mixon remains on the Texans’ non-football injury list with an unclear return timetable, making him a risky bench stash in most leagues. In shallow formats, the call is to cut ahead of Week 6 rather than hold an uncertain asset.

The waiver landscape highlights Jalen Coker and Christian Watson for possible late-season debuts, while Jaydon Blue and Kyle Monangai sit behind healthier backs but offer immediate upside behind Dallas and Chicago's offenses.

Other viable waiver options include Hassan Haskins, Kimani Vidal, Michael Carter and Rico Dowdle, all with clearer paths or workloads. In Week 6, prioritize players with defined touches over Mixon's speculative return.