Joe Mixon Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Joe Mixon
RB
, Houston Texans

Age: 28
Weight: 220 lbs
Height: 6' 1"
College: Oklahoma

ADP: 46
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
162.7	764	10	18	203

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by Chris Kucharski

· Oct 20, 2017 · 3:04 AM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 7 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 7 at Pittsburgh Steelers

Joe Mixon was coming off two straight 20+ touch games but only had 15 against the Bills in the last Bengals game. He still only has one 100-yard game from scrimmage this season, but he played in 55% of the snaps against Buffalo, which is a good sign for his owners.

Mixon will face a Steelers defense ranked 10th in aFPA to running backs. Even with him getting the snaps and touches, this isn't a good game to expect Mixon to elevate his numbers. He rates as a low-end RB2 for Week 7.

by Chris Kucharski

· Oct 06, 2017 · 11:23 AM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Buffalo Bills

For the second straight week, Joe Mixon received 20+ touches, solidifying him as the No. 1 back in Cincinnati. The results weren't great, even in an impressive outing by the Bengals offense, but the numbers will come as long as the touches remain primarily his. The ironic part is he was only on the field for 48% of the snaps, but when he is on the field he is getting the ball.

Mixon will face a Bills defense ranked fifth in aFPA to running backs, so it will be a tough matchup. We are definitely going to see better results from Mixon and they should come as we go through the season. But until then, he rates as a high-end RB2 for Week 5.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 29, 2017 · 11:30 AM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Cleveland Browns

Joe Mixon finally got touches that clarify him as the Bengals' No. 1 running back. He carried the ball 18 times for 62 yards and caught 3 passes for 39 yards. It helped that the Cincinnati offense actually looked like an NFL team. Mixon also played a season-high 56% of the snaps.

Mixon will face an average Cleveland run defense ranked 17th in aFPA to running backs. If Mixon continues to get the touches and snaps, he will consistently rank as an RB2 and possibly higher.

For Week 4, start Mixon as a solid RB2 and expect decent numbers in Cleveland.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 22, 2017 · 9:56 AM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Green Bay Packers

Joe Mixon's rushing numbers were a little better last Thursday as he averaged four yards a carry, but the crowded Bengals backfield is causing some issues for Mixon's owners. He is listed No. 1 on the depth chart, but only played 25% of the snaps in Week 2—half as much as Giovani Bernard. This created only 10 touches last week and a two-week total of 21. However, this was still the most of any of the Bengals backs.

The Bengals offense has struggled overall and now heads to Green Bay to take on an average run defense. With a combination of a struggling offense and low usage through two weeks, Mixon's fantasy value has taken a dip, although the consensus is he will eventually take snaps away from Bernard. The question is when.

Mixon rates a low-end RB3 or flex option, at best, for Week 3.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 13, 2017 · 10:33 AM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Houston Texans

Joe Mixon made his NFL debut last week and it's not what fantasy owners were hoping for. He had 11 touches for 24 yards. While other rookie backs flourished in Week 1, Mixon was held in check by an ineffective offense and a lack of playing time (played only 36% of the snaps). Of course, this could be an ongoing problem with veterans Jeremy Hill and Gio Bernard still receiving playing time.

Mixon has a decent matchup this week against the Texans. However, until we see the snap count rise, it will limit his fantasy value week-to-week.

We have a feeling the Bengals offense will bounce back, but there are plenty of question marks and a cluttered backfield. Keep Mixon on your bench and seek better options.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 08, 2017 · 12:42 AM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Baltimore Ravens

Despite two veterans who have carried the load the past several seasons, Joe Mixon is the No. 1 running back to start the season for the Bengals. No doubt he is the running back of the future. But you have to think that Jeremy Hill and Giovani Bernard will still be involved in the offense.

The Ravens had were 10th in aFPA to running backs in 2016 and shut down the Bengals running game down in the two meetings last season.

We expect Mixon to get the most touches of all the Bengals backs and is the highest rated Cincinnati back for fantasy in Week 1. Start Mixon as a high-end RB3 or flex against Baltimore.

by Chris Kucharski

· Jul 31, 2017 · 12:46 AM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - 2017 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Rookie running backs can be successful in NFL, as has been proven over the years. However, they need opportunities. Luckily for Joe Mixon, he should get plenty of opportunities in 2017, after Cincinnati drafted him in the second round. Mixon was a dynamic player at Oklahoma, rushing for 1,274 yards and 10 touchdowns, and catching 37 passes for 538 yards last season. In college, he was known for making defenders miss tackles, and elusive was a word used plenty of times to describe Mixon's running style.

Fantasy Downside

It's a very crowded backfield in Cincinnati. Jeremy Hill and Giovani Bernard return, having been Cincinnati's 1-2 punch the past two seasons. We aren't exactly sure where Mixon will fit in. Bernard might not be healthy to start the season and Hill is considered more of a power back. Preseason could be where a decision might be made. There's also concern about Mixon's off-the-field issues at Oklahoma. The spotlight will be on him to behave like a model citizen this season.

2017 Bottom Line

The distribution of touches will be the biggest concern for all Cincinnati running backs. The Bengals love Mixon, as he gives the team what Hill and Bernard do in one complete package. Mixon's ADP is 52 overall, making him the 20th running back off the board. This is about where he ranks going into the 2017 season. He would be higher if we knew he was the feature back.