Joe Mixon

Mixon is back with Houston following a relatively successful debut campaign with the team, however he'll miss, at least, the first four games of the 2025 season due to injury. In 2024, Mixon also struggled with injuries, missing three games and leaving several early, but he was a heavily utilized force when active. During the 15 games he played at least 40% of the snaps (including the playoffs), Mixon averaged 21.4 touches, 101.1 yards and 18.1 fantasy points per game, scoring 14 TDs during the span. Mixon carries some risk as a 29-year-old back with 2,313 career touches and, though he has added competition in the form of Nick Chubb and rookie Woody Marks, he still has a path to substantial work as both a rusher and receiver, once healthy. Mixon's injury means he's only worth a late flier, but if he returns to action, he can find his way back to the RB2 mix.

From 2018-2025, he consistently had an RB7-RB11 finish outside of one season. He averaged anywhere from 15-20 carries per game.
Mixon ranks fifth to eighth in most per-game metrics over the last five years. That includes 66.1 rushing yards per game, 45.8 yards after contact, 0.63 rushing touchdowns, 10.3 fantasy points from rushing, and 16.7 PPR fantasy points.
Mixon ranks sixth over the last three seasons in receptions and receiving yards. His receiving grade is the eighth-highest among the 42 running backs with at least 500 routes run.