Joe Mixon

Week 4 vs. Miami Dolphins
After receiving 30 touches Week 1, that number was cut in half last week for Joe Mixon. The results followed with just 24 rushing yards and 14 receiving yards. The Bengals won the game so the lack of production didn't hurt Cincy but didn't make Mixon's fantasy managers happy.

The Dolphins are up next and they are ranked 22nd in aFPA to running backs. This is a good matchup for the Bengals but they have to get Mixon back over 20+ touches.

Start Mixon as a solid RB1 for Week 4. Miami has shown some vulnerability with their defense despite last week's impressive performance against Buffalo. Should be a better day for Mixon.

Week 2 at Dallas Cowboys
It was a good start for Joe Mixon as far as fantasy is concerned, especially if you are in a PPR league. He rushed for 82 yards and caught 7 passes for 63 yards. The negative was he didn't get in the end zone. The positive is he had 34 touches which was second most in the NFL for Week 1. Mixon did get banged up a little but was not listed on the injury list.

Mixon faces the Cowboys who are ranked 2nd in aFPA to running backs after one week, but Dallas did look good on the defensive side of the ball.

Start Mixon in all leagues in formats although the matchup is not as favorable as last week. He ranks a solid RB1 for Week 2 and should get around 22-25 touches on Sunday.

2022 Fantasy Upside
Last preseason, many fantasy managers were nervous about Joe Mixon because he missed the last 10 games of the 2020 season with a foot injury. The ones who ended up drafting him were rewarded. He was a true workhorse, rushing the ball 292 times for 1,205 yards and 13 touchdowns. Mixon was also involved in the passing game with 42 receptions for 314 yards. It was the first time he eclipsed the 1,200 rushing yard and 300 receiving yard marks in his career. The Bengals did put some money into an average offensive line so that could help Mixon overall.

2022 Fantasy Downside
The Bengals might have one of the best receiving corps in the NFL and their quarterback is heading towards the top tier at his position. So, the Bengals could become somewhat enamored with their passing attack and that could adversely affect Mixon's overall numbers. Don't be surprised if he has less carries and yardage this year.

2022 Bottom Line
As long as he is healthy, Mixon will be a true three-down running back. Although his fantasy numbers could take a step back, he still ranks as a solid RB1 to start the season and should be taken at the end of the first round or early second round of your draft as the No. 8 overall fantasy running back.