Joe Mixon Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Joe Mixon
RB
, Houston Texans

Age: 29
Weight: 220 lbs
Height: 6' 1"
College: Oklahoma

ADP: 45
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
205	1016	11	36	309

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by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 27, 2019 · 11:51 AM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Pittsburgh
Joe Mixon seems healthy now which is good news for the Bengals. He had 17 touches Week 3 which produced 94 yards and a touchdown. Cincy's offense will go through Mixon this season at least until WR A.J. Green returns.

In two games against the Steelers last season, 24 carries for 169 yards and a touchdown which included a 100+ rushing game. Pittsburgh is 19th in aFPA to running backs so there should be some room for Mixon to put up some numbers.

He will need more touches, but Mixon still should be in your lineup as an RB2. The Bengals have shown some life on offense and Mixon will have good numbers against the Steelers.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 20, 2019 · 10:31 AM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Buffalo
Joe Mixon has been banged up early this season but he still played Week 2 where he had 14 touches. He is now off the injury list so expect him to get touches that we expected this season - in the 20-25 range.

It won't be easy this Sunday as Buffalo is up next for Cincy and the Bills defense has played very well so far. We are leaning towards an average day for Mixon. He only ranks an RB3 or flex for Week 3. Start him, but don't have high expectations.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 05, 2019 · 9:13 PM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Seattle
Joe Mixon had a solid second season rushing for over 1,100 yards and becoming the full time starting running back for the Bengals. He is expected to carry even more of the load in 2019. The Bengals offense has question marks but Mixon isn't one of them.

The Week 1 matchup won't be easy for Cincy as they head to visit the 12th Man in Seattle. The Seahawks defense took a step back last season as they were 22nd in aFPA to running backs. Seattle took some steps in the offseason where they should be better.

Being on the road, no No. 1 receiver in A.J. Green, Mixon doesn't project to be an RB1 like he should most weeks. Expect about 20 touches and decent numbers for Week 1. Start him as a solid RB2 against Seattle.

by Chris Kucharski

· Jul 15, 2019 · 9:36 AM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - 2019 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Joe Mixon had a break-out season in 2018 and is poised to be the workhorse again for Cincinnati. He rushed for 1,168 yards with eight touchdowns. He carried the ball 237 times and that’s missing two games with a knee injury. Mixon also had great ball security as he had zero fumbles in 2018. He has been a great pickup for the Bengals as he was a second-round draft pick because of issues off-the-field. But he has been clean as a professional.

Fantasy Downside

Mixon cannot be considered in the top tier of fantasy backs just yet because he is not as prominent in the passing game. He did catch 43 passes but we expect a lot of the third-down snaps to go to the veteran Gio Bernard. Also, be aware new head coach Zac Taylor was with the Rams in 2018 and saw what happened to Todd Gurley at the end of the season because of overuse. Taylor could be cautious with Mixon’s touches.

2019 Bottom Line

Expect Mixon to carry the ball more than anyone this upcoming season with the exception of Ezekiel Elliot. But the fact he will be limited in the passing game keeps his stock down slightly. He is definitely a top 10 fantasy running back and is deserving of an early second round selection (Current ADP is 2.02). The Bengals will give him the carries on first and second down and will spell him on third down with Bernard.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 28, 2018 · 12:22 PM EST

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at Pittsburgh Steelers

Joe Mixon's touches were down last week against Cleveland but don't let that bother you. The Bengals have been riding Mixon as their main offensive weapon since both Andy Dalton and AJ Green left the lineup. In the first meeting with the Steelers, Mixon had 15 touches for 84 yards and a touchdown.

Pittsburgh is ranked 13th in aFPA to running backs this season. We expect Mixon to be back around 20+ touches this week so start him as a low-end RB1 for Week 17.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 21, 2018 · 1:33 PM EST

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 at Cleveland Browns

Joe Mixon has been the main part of the offense since Andy Dalton and AJ Green have gone down with injuries. He recorded this second straight 100+ rushing yard performance and added three touchdowns. Mixon has 60 touches the past two games.

In the first meeting with the Browns, Mixon had 155 yards from scrimmage and was especially active in the passing game. Cleveland is ranked 26th in aFPA to running backs so this should be another big game for the Bengals. Start him as a solid RB1 for Week 16.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 14, 2018 · 11:12 AM EST

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. Oakland Raiders

Joe Mixon recorded his second 100+ yard rushing game of the season last Sunday and added a touchdown. He had a season-high 31 touches which is significant, because the Bengals need help with Andy Dalton and AJ Green out, and Mixon appears to be the focus of the offense.

Mixon will face the Raiders who are 17th in aFPA to running backs. With a neutral matchup, we expect a lot of touches again for Mixon and this pushes him into the upper part of the fantasy running back rankings. Start him as a solid RB1 for Week 15.