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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Joe MixonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Joe Mixon is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.5 PPG to Drake London's 14.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Joe Mixon is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Joe Mixon (16.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Drake London (14.0 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRAtlanta Falcons#7

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

RBHouston Texans#99PPG LEADER

Joe Mixon

PPG

16.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,165

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

240

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Joe Mixon

Head to Head

14.0 PPG16.5 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Joe Mixon: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Deep League) RB in most league formats.

Drake London vs Joe Mixon: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Drake London (WR, Atlanta Falcons) against Joe Mixon (RB, Houston Texans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Joe Mixon posted 16.5 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Drake London has his bye in Week 11, Joe Mixon in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Joe Mixon (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Joe Mixon outscored Drake London by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Joe Mixon played 15 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Joe Mixon contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Joe Mixon scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake London vs Joe Mixon: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake London	Joe Mixon
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.0	16.5
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	248
Rushing Yards	0	1,165
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	77.7
Rushing TDs	0	11
Receptions	68	32
Receiving Yards	919	240
Targets	112	0
Total TDs	7	12
Age	24	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

Joe Mixon outscored Drake London by 2.5 PPG in 2025 (16.5 to 14.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake London or Joe Mixon in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Joe Mixon has the edge at 16.5 PPG compared to Drake London's 14.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Drake London and Joe Mixon average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Drake London and Joe Mixon's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Joe Mixon (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.