Now, to be fair, there were five running backs who were able to post RB1 numbers against the Colts last year. Mixon will now turn his attention to a Week 3 road matchup against the Eagles' elite run defense on Sunday, Sept. 27. He received 75% of all Bengals rushing attempts inside the 10-yard line despite missing two full games. If Mixon is involved in the passing game - as we've seen the last two weeks - he'll be fine as a high-end RB2. Mixon thus maintains his status as the Bengals' clear-cut top back, while Giovani Bernard is slated to work in a change-of-pace role, with Trayveon Williams and Samaje Perine on hand to provide depth behind the team's top duo. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | What if I also told you that Player A is an RB but Player B is a WR? With four very beatable secondaries coming up over the next four weeks, his steady fantasy production should continue. He was running behind an offensive line ranked 27th by Pro Football Focus. Disclosures. So I can draft Joe Mixon and another top-15 overall player in the second round. Mixon carried the ball 19 times for 69 yards and caught one of two targets for two yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Chargers.

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, Miami Dolphins: Fitzpatrick threw for 315 yards against the struggling Seahawks secondary, though without a touchdown. You may use this graph on your website for free with a link back to this page for attribution. His average output was only -0.45 pts lower against top-16 rushing defenses. No Davante Adams? Joe Mixon not projected to finish as a top-10 fantasy running back this season James Rapien CINCINNATI — Joe Mixon appears ready to take the next step in the NFL. The absence led to some speculation about his contract situation, which Pelissero says is still a work in progress, with negotiations between the Bengals and Mixon's agent ongoing.

His 31 touches marked a season high, as game script finally allowed the Bengals to feed their workhorse running back. He’s extremely safe and has upside to be a top-5 RB. section: | slug: fantasy-football-week-4-recap-joe-mixon-odell-beckham-among-biggest-winners-while-mark-ingram-loses-value | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | Hence, the edge you gain versus your opponents is pretty minuscule even if you make a smart pick. WR DJ Chark, Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jaguars frequently get into shootouts because their defense yields points in bunches. Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports. Get instant advice on whether you should trade Joe Mixon in your fantasy football league. I expect the Bengals offense to repeat as a middle of the pack offense in 2019. In Week 4's 33-25 triumph over the Jaguars, the 24-year-old logged 25 carries for 151 yards and two scores, while hauling in all six of his targets for 30 yards and another TD. "Here we go again." ET kickoff. I’ll leave you with my favorite stats about Mixon from 2018: Mixon is a great pick at his ADP of 1.12. RB Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals: After three successive dud outings, Mixon erupted for 181 total yards and three touchdowns.Hopefully fantasy managers kept the faith and didn't have Mixon … Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Turns out, Nick Foles wasn't the answer to all that ails the Bears offense. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. His only touchdowns came in Week 1 and he has just five receptions through four weeks. He also finished fourth in rushes for first downs last season. Mixon (chest) is expected to play Sunday against the Jaguars, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports. The Browns became the seventh team in the last decade to run for over 300 yards in a game, and Nick Chubb missed the entire second half. Fantasy Impact Mixon has been quiet to start the season. QB Dwayne Haskins seems to be regressing, which is bad news for all Washington receivers. Mixon (undisclosed) wasn't spotted at practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. The 2020 season has indeed been the curious case of Kenyan Drake.He is the RB35 through the first four games, averaging 9.6 fantasy …

Analysis: Mixon was a late add to the injury report Saturday, but he was still expected to play as the chest issue never appeared to be a serious concern.

Joe Mixon is currently being drafted as the twelfth player off the board (RB8). Isaiah Sirois breaks down the projected roster percentage numbers over at FanDuel for Week 6. Over the first three games, Mixon saw just nine targets while Gio Bernard saw 15 of them. He is settling in as an RB2 going forward. The short-handed 49ers made just a few more mistakes than the short-handed Eagles. (. Analysis: Mixon was present but not participating at the beginning of the week, and this now makes three straight days where he's been absent altogether. Is it a fluke? Become a member of our listener community and receive awesome perks including an extra episode, forum access, leagues, game day alerts, premium stats, and tons more. Mixon is not on the Bengals' Week 1 injury report. The code below will display a graph that updates every day to show the ADP data for Joe Mixon for the past 30 days in 12-team PPR leagues. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? He finished 2018 as the RB9 despite missing two games to injury. October 3, 2020 7:38 AM EST Joe Mixon: Held down by Eagles front

Not affiliated with the National Football League (NFL). Mixon registered 59 rushing yards on 24 carries, adding six receptions for 35 yards during Sunday's 27-3 loss to the Ravens. Mixon's involvement as a pass-catcher has increased of late as well, as he has translated 14 targets into 12 receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown over the past two weeks.
Coach Zac Taylor said Sunday that Mixon (migraine) is day-to-day. Analysis: This comes as a bit of a surprise considering Mixon was not even listed on the injury report all week. SportsPulse: The first quarter of the NFL season is nearly in the books and it's the first time with confidence we think we know where everyone stands. This tied. : @foxsports pic.twitter.com/czMPjIpuS8. Analysis: So much for any concerns about the chest injury that had Mixon listed as questionable coming into this one. NFL Week 4 overreactions: Eagles make claim for beast of the NFC least. FanDuel Projected Roster Percentage: Week 6 (2020), No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form.

The more I researched Mixon for this article, the more I liked him. at Mixon's upcoming matchup doesn't indicate a likely breakout, however, as the Jaguars have allowed two total touchdowns and a mere 3.6 yards per rush to opposing RBs in 2020.
Josh Allen couldn't make it four 300-yard games in a row, but he was still a dominant force in this one. The 24-year-old has 52 carries for 164 yards with seven catches for 58 yards through three games, and Sunday's contest with Jacksonville is a prime opportunity to get his season on track. Green and a new offensive-minded coach. Mixon was added to the Bengals' Week 5 injury report after being listed as limited at Thursday's practice by a shin injury, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. And, for the most part, the leaders in Fantasy scoring were also Fantasy relevant names, which is always welcome.

The Rams didn't have to deviate from their conservative game plan, so they didn't. Joe Mixon was absent from Thursday's practice due to personal reasons. Repeating that positive game script won't be easy in Baltimore in Week 5, but this performance proved that Mixon still belongs in the conversation with the league's best running backs. In recent drafts, Mixon's current ADP is 1.11, which indicates that his fantasy outlook is in the 11th pick of the 1st round, and 10th selection overall.

He finished 2018 as the RB9 despite missing two games to injury. Without further ado: Let's talk about Kenyan Drake, Robby Anderson, Joe Mixon and the Baltimore Ravens ’ backfield.. What to do with Kenyan Drake?. WR Michael Gallup, Dallas Cowboys: With so many mouths to feed in the Dallas offense, it is going to take 500-yard passing days from Dak Prescott to feed them all. Mackenzie Salmon "overreacts" to the biggest storylines from Week 4. He had nearly as many yards rushing (73) as … WR Odell Beckham Jr., Cleveland Browns: The porous Dallas defense is fast becoming one of the bottom dwellers in the league. I agree that CBS Sports can send me the "Fantasy Football Today Newsletter" newsletter. Mixon registered 49 rushing yards on 17 carries, adding two catches for 16 yards during Sunday's 23-23 tie against Philadelphia.

Mixon rushed 16 times for 46 yards and brought in all four targets for 40 yards in the Bengals' 35-30 loss to the Browns on Thursday. These players saw their fantasy values increase or decrease most based on their performances in Week 4: QB Teddy Bridgewater, Carolina Panthers: Carolina has now won two games without fantasy star Christian McCaffrey in the lineup and a lot of the credit goes Bridgewater's way. He suited up and had one of the most explosive performances of his four-year career last week, rolling up 151 rushing yards and two touchdowns, adding another 30 receiving yards and a touchdown through the air. Under Matt Eberflus, the Colts have allowed exactly one running back to break the 100-yard barrier, and that was Derrick Henry when he was on his rampage last year. If he's not, this sets up as a disappointing game on the ground. He was truly a workhorse running back in 2018 and there aren’t many of those left in today’s NFL. Analysis: The 24-year-old received the questionable tag for the second consecutive week, but he's expected to take the field once again Sunday.

RB Kenyan Drake, Arizona Cardinals: What was supposed to be Drake's breakout season has been everything but. The Cardinals passing game was supposed to be explosive, but it continues to be anything but, even in a game where they needed more. Fantasy Football Week 4 Recap: Joe Mixon, Odell Beckham among biggest winners, while Mark ingram loses value Here's who helped and hurt themselves the most in Week 4. Even if it doesn’t, Mixon has proven he can produce with a poor offensive line. Mixon (shin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. More bad news: Running backs have accounted for just 31.8 percent of those points. Not affiliated with the National Football League (NFL). Do the right thing, sign up now! Analysis: Mixon was added to the team's Week 4 injury report this past Saturday with a chest issue, but ended up suiting up Sunday and putting up huge fantasy numbers. WR Brandin Cooks, Houston Texans: Against a suspect Minnesota defense, Cooks managed no catches on three targets from Deshaun Watson. After a rocky start, Tom Brady put together a vintage performance in the second half for the win. No running back - including Kareem Hunt with 20 carries and Dalvin Cook with 14 carries - has topped 72 yards on the ground against them this year. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories.