Joe Mixon is stepping into a new role.

The Texans named Pro Bowl running back as team captain for the remainder of the season. Mixon took over the position from Stefon Diggs, who suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Week 8 against the Indianapolis Colts.

“I am honored and humbled to be named a midseason captain for the Texans. It is a testament to the hard work we have all put in together,” Mixon said in a statement Friday. he said. “As General Patton said, ‘Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.’ The mission is clear: Victory.”

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Mixon has been a model of consistency on the field. He has surpassed 100 yards and at least one touchdown in every game since returning from his ankle injury in Week 2.

Since being traded to Houston this summer, Mixon has been a standout player, averaging 4.8 yards per carry and 101.5 yards per game, scoring six touchdowns on 126 rushing attempts.

“He very much exemplifies what we believe in terms of the Texans mentality,” offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik said. “He plays fast, he’s physical, he’s tough, and make sure you know that and make sure you see that. Every time he touches a rock, every time he goes to practice, how he approaches meetings. That’s the way everyone in the Texans organization needs to go about that.”

Mixon will make his debut as the Texans’ newest captain this Sunday night when the AFC South leaders take on the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium. The game will be nationally televised on NBC, with kickoff set for 7:15 PM CT.

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