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Updated October 25, 2026 from live stats

Joe Mixon or Luther Burden IIIWho 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. Luther Burden III is a Chicago Bears wide receiver who averaged 11.4 fantasy points per game across 7 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

Rush Yds

1,165

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

240

Bye

Week 14

WRChicago Bears#23 WR

Luther Burden III

PPG

11.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

491

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joe Mixon vs Luther Burden III: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Joe Mixon	Luther Burden III
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.5	11.4
Games Played	15	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	248	80
Rushing Yards	1,165	29
Rush Yds/Game	77.7	4.1
Rushing TDs	11	0
Receptions	32	35
Receiving Yards	240	491
Targets	0	47
Total TDs	12	2
Age	-	22
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joe Mixon or Luther Burden III in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Joe Mixon and Luther Burden III 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 Luther Burden III averaged 11.4.

Should I draft Joe Mixon or Luther Burden III in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2026, and Luther Burden III averaged 11.4 across 7. 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 Luther Burden III average in 2026?▾

Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2026. Luther Burden III averaged 11.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Joe Mixon and Luther Burden III's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joe Mixon (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Luther Burden III (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.