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Joe Mixon Fantasy Overview

Joe Mixon

Joe Mixon
Player Profile
RB HOU

Height

6'1"

Weight

220 lbs.

Experience

8 yrs.

Bye

14

Birthday

Jul 24, 1996

Age

28.5

College

Oklahoma

NFL Draft Pick

2017 - Rd 2, Pk 48

Fantasy Rankings

Weekly
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Dynasty
RB94

2025 Projections

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Rec

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Rec Yds

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DS 3D Projection

Our Thoughts

Joe Mixon's Preseason Player Analysis

Bottom Line

Mixon signing with the Texans was the best-case scenario after being released by the Bengals.

He joins a prolific offense that gave Devin Singletary fantasy relevancy last season in OC Bobby Slowik’s offense. With C.J. Stroud and the WR weapons on the Texans, Mixon should have even more scoring opportunities.

Even if his receptions take a step back, Mixon should flirt with RB1 numbers again this season.

What We Learned Last Year

  • Mixon’s 923 rushing yards ranked 13th among RBs. His 51 catches ranked 10th among RBs.
  • He did not miss any games due to injury.
  • Mixon ranked as the PPR RB7 in total fantasy points (242.2) and RB10 in points per game (12.0).
    • He finished RB12 or better six times. He recorded seven games between RB13 and RB24.
  • He ranked 19th among all ball carriers in rushing success rate at 49.4%.
  • He played 69% of the Bengals offensive snaps last season. His per-game averages for the season :
    • 15.1 carries
    • 60.8 rushing yards
    • 0.53 rushing TDs
    • 3.76 targets
    • 3.06 catches
    • 22.1 receiving yards
    • 0.18 receiving TDs
  • Mixon’s statistical success may have been a bit of a charade. Among 51 RBs with 90+ carries last year, he ranked:
    • 32nd in Pro Football Focus rushing grade
    • 39th in PFF’s Elusive Rating
    • 27th in NFL Next Gen Stats’ Rush Yards Over Expected Per Attempt
  • His receiving metrics were slightly better. Among 43 RBs with 30+ targets, Mixon ranked:
    • 15th in PFF receiving grade
    • 24th in yards per route run

What to Expect in 2024

  • Mixon signed a three-year, $25.5 million contract with the Texans this offseason with $13 million guaranteed. His $9.875 million per year ranks sixth among RBs.
  • He will play under HC Demeco Ryans and second-year OC Bobby Slowik.
  • The Texans are expected to perform similarly to last season. They have the highest win total in the AFC South at 9.5 wins on most sportsbooks.
  • They also have the eighth-highest odds to win the Super Bowl at +1600 on most sportsbooks, best in the division.
  • Mixon enters his eighth season at 28 years old. According to our aging curve research, the average RB with Mixon’s career will produce between 80 and 88% of his peak value at age-28.

Advanced Stats

Forty Yard Dash

4.50

Forty Yard Dash Rank

77%

Three Cone Drill

7.10

Agility Score

11.37

Agility Score Rank

55%

Burst Score

118.50

Burst Score Rank

49%

Spar Qx

120.40

Spar Qx Rank

78%

Speed Score

111.20

Speed Score Rank

93%

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Joe Mixon RB HOU

7:55am EDT 9/17/24

Joe Mixon's Ankle Injury "Not Long Term"

Joe Mixon's Ankle Injury "Not Long Term"

Texans insider Aaron Wilson reports that RB Joe Mixon's ankle injury is "not considered long term or serious." Mixon briefly returned to Sunday night's game vs. the Bears after spraining the ankle but eventually gave way again to RB Cam Akers. It sounds like Mixon won't miss a ton of time, but his status for Week 3's meeting with the Vikings is uncertain. Wilson also reports that RB Dameon Pierce is "making fast progress" from his hamstring injury. If neither guy is available this weekend, Akers would be in for a significant workload. Houston also has RB Dare Ogunbowale on the active roster, but he's a passing-down specialist.

Texans RB Joe Mixon's right ankle got rolled up on in the third quarter of Sunday night's game vs. the Bears. He hobbled off the field and headed into the medical tent. We'll update Mixon's status when we know more. RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring) is inactive tonight, leaving the backfield to Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale.

Update: Mixon is officially questionable to return.

Update: Mixon returned later in the third quarter.

Schedule

Week Team SOS Fantasy

1

IND

11.2%

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2

@ CHI

10%

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3

MIN

-15.6%

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4

@ JAC

21.8%

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5

@ BUF

14.6%

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6

NE

11.1%

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7

GB

-1.4%

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8

@ IND

11.2%

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9

NYJ

-7.8%

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10

@ DET

-14.3%

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11

DAL

-1.3%

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12

@ TEN

9.8%

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13

JAC

21.8%

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14

15

@ MIA

2.2%

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16

KC

-27.5%

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17

@ BAL

-8.8%

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18

TEN

9.8%

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