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 29, 2021 · 10:00 AM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 8 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 at New York Jets
Joe Mixon has been a confusing fantasy player as his usage has fluctuated so far in 2021. He only had 12 touches against Baltimore and that has happened on occasion this season. Most expected him to be a 20+ touch guy every week but that hasn't happened. He did score a TD last Sunday but only had 59 total yards.

Mixon will face the Jets who are 30th in aFPA to running backs. This seems like a great matchup but again the touches are killing his mojo.

Start Mixon for Week 8 but only as an RB2. The matchup should help produce some numbers if the touches are there. But there is some risk involved so getting him to give you RB1 numbers is less probable.

by Chris Kucharski

· Oct 22, 2021 · 10:19 AM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 7 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 7 at Baltimore

The touches went back up for Joe Mixon with 23 which was the most since Week 1. He also became involved in the passing game with five receptions for 69 yards. All his passing stats were season-highs for Mixon. He also rushed for 94 yards which was also his highest total since Week 1.

Running backs have fared well against Baltimore this season. The Ravens are ranked 20th in aFPA to the position which should give Mixon some opportunities.

Start Mixon as a solid RB1 for Week 7. As long as he gets that 20+ touches, he will be a major fantasy factor this weekend.

by Chris Kucharski

· Oct 16, 2021 · 9:40 AM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 at Detroit
Joe Mixon had season-lows in everything last week against Green Bay. He is dealing with an ankle issue, and even though he is listed as questionable, he is expected to handle his normal workload. Mixon overall has been a little disappointing so far in 2021. Most of that stems from the lack of use in the passing game. He still is getting good rushing numbers but the presence of three quality wide receivers has diminished his role in the passing game.

Mixon has a great matchup for Week 6 against a Lions rush defense that is one of the worst in the NFL. Mixon should be back to 15-20 touches which should get him those good rushing numbers.

Start Mixon as a solid RB2 on Sunday against Detroit and hope QB Joe Burrow looks his way a little more in the passing game.

by Chris Kucharski

· Oct 08, 2021 · 10:40 AM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Green Bay
After two weeks with 20+ touches, Joe Mixon has been below that number. He still had 67 yards and a touchdown, but it's surprising the Bengals haven't gone to him more in recent weeks. Mixon can play three downs and has shown he carry the running game and contribute to the passing game.

The Bengals face the Packers who are ranked 15th in aFPA to running backs. If Cincy doesn't get the ball in Mixon's hands more, owners are going to be upset drafting him as an RB1.

If, and it's a big IF, he plays due to an ankle sprain, start Mixon but only as a high-end RB3 or Flex for Week 6.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 29, 2021 · 3:07 PM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Jacksonville
Another solid game for Joe Mixon should make his owners confident he is the focus of the Bengals offense. He carried the ball 18 times for 90 yards. He only had one target which produced one catch so that number could be higher. But that was more because of the way the game went. We still expect 25 touches per week.

Mixon has a great matchup this Thursday against the Jags who are 29th in aFPA to running backs. Last year, Mixon ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns against Jacksonville.

Expect a big night from Mixon. Start him as a top 5 fantasy running back for Week 4. As long as they get him the touches, the fantasy numbers should be huge.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 24, 2021 · 10:58 AM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Pittsburgh
After a strong opener, Joe Mixon was held to 3.5 yards per carry and 71 total yards against Chicago. He still had 20+ touches but the production wasn't there like Week 1. Mixon is still the main part of the offense and we saw what he is capable of, but a better defense will limit that potential.

Mixon faces the Steelers who were ranked 5th in aFPA to running backs in 2020. Pittsburgh hasn't faced a good running game yet so that ranking might be a little misleading. Mixon didn't face the Steelers last season but has been average in his career against the division rival.

Start Mixon as a solid RB1 for Week 3. He will get the touches and although he will not replicate the Week 1 performance, he can at least match last week's performance at a minimum.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 16, 2021 · 4:13 PM EDT

CIN RB Joe Mixon - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Chicago
It was an amazing day for running back Joe Mixon. He carried the ball 29 times and added four receptions for 33 touches. And the production was there as well. He had 150 total yads and scored a touchdown. There is no doubt a healthy Mixon will see more days like this in the terms of usage.

The Bengals running game will have a tough matchup this weekend against the Bears. Chicago is ranked 4th in aFPA to running backs after one week which isn't a surprise as they were considered one of the better run defenses in the NFL.

The touches along make Mixon a very valuable fantasy asset. Although he might get 30+ touches every game, you can expect 20-25. The matchup might affect his production slightly but he is still in good shape for Week 2 as a solid RB1.