Watch: Texas RB Joe Mixon scores a touchdown against the Jets

On a drive that began at the New York Jets two-yard line, the Houston Texans marched 98 yards to score the game's opening points.

Texas running back Joe Mixon was the star of the drive and capped it off with a three-yard touchdown run.

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Mixon totaled nine carries for 44 yards on the 14-play, 98-yard drive with 8:23 remaining. For the game, Mixon has 85 yards on 15 carries. He has seven touchdowns this season.

Kendrick Green replaced Kenyon Green, who left with a shoulder injury, at left guard to start the drive. Quarterback CJ Stroud completed three of four passes for 51 yards, the longest being a 32-yard connection with Robert Woods down the sideline.

Stroud also rushed for 16 yards twice. He connected with Tank Dell for a 14-yard gain, converting a 3rd-and-12 and keeping the drive alive.

Mixon is 15 yards away from his fifth 100-yard game of the season. He has surpassed the century mark in every game he has played in full. Mixon had just one 100-yard game in 17 games with the Bengals last season.

The Jets start the third quarter on offense.

This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Watch: Texans RB Joe Mixon scores a touchdown against the Jets