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Joe Mixon or Tyquan ThorntonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Tyquan Thornton is listed out (ankle) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Joe Mixon is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game across 4 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
WRKansas City Chiefs#28 WR
Tyquan Thornton
PPG
9.9
Games
4
Rec
11
Rec Yds
219
Rec TDs
2
Targets
15
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joe Mixon vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJoe MixonTyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)16.59.9
Games Played154
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)24840
Rushing Yards1,1650
Rush Yds/Game77.70.0
Rushing TDs110
Receptions3211
Receiving Yards240219
Targets015
Total TDs122
Age-26
Experience-4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joe Mixon or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Joe Mixon and Tyquan Thornton 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 Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft Joe Mixon or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2026, and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 across 4. 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 Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 6.6 points per game.

When are Joe Mixon and Tyquan Thornton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joe Mixon (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Tyquan Thornton (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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