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Joe Mixon or Keaton MitchellWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Joe Mixon is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2026. Keaton Mitchell is a Los Angeles Chargers running back who averaged 5.2 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBHouston Texans
Joe Mixon
PPG
16.5
Games
15
Rush Yds
1,165
Rush TDs
11
Rec
32
Rec Yds
240
Bye
Week 14
RBLos Angeles Chargers#45 RB
Keaton Mitchell
PPG
5.2
Games
6
Rush Yds
139
Rec
12
Rec Yds
52
Bye
Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joe Mixon vs Keaton Mitchell: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJoe MixonKeaton Mitchell
PPG (Half-PPR)16.55.2
Games Played156
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)24831
Rushing Yards1,165139
Rush Yds/Game77.723.2
Rushing TDs110
Receptions3212
Receiving Yards24052
Targets015
Total TDs121
Age-24
Experience-3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joe Mixon or Keaton Mitchell in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Joe Mixon and Keaton Mitchell is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Keaton Mitchell averaged 5.2.

Should I draft Joe Mixon or Keaton Mitchell in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2026, and Keaton Mitchell averaged 5.2 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Joe Mixon and Keaton Mitchell average in 2026?▾

Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2026. Keaton Mitchell averaged 5.2 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 11.3 points per game.

When are Joe Mixon and Keaton Mitchell's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joe Mixon (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Keaton Mitchell (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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