if (typeof element === 'function') { The threat of the passing attack will also open up more opportunities for Mixon, including him being an outlet receiver out of the backfield. } Beware the risk. /** I own Mixon in SFBX and the Fantasy in Frames Charity League this year. The Bengals decided to give Mixon the ball more around the middle of coach Zac Taylor’s first season. Now, this is the same situation that Chicago Bears’ running back David Montgomery inhabits: an awful offensive line, a questionable quarterback, and a great ability to break tackles and make his own yards. Cheers all and happy drafting! He did this with a subpar quarterback and an offensive line that could barely open any holes for him all season. It's not that Tyler Boyd and John Ross are bad options; it just that Green is so good that he requires the opponent's top cover guy to be on him, which in turn gives Boyd and Ross more opportunities to make plays downfield. * @see https://support.google.com/dfp_premium/answer/7673898#personalized "Odell Beckham is back as a top-12 Fantasy receiver." Joe Mixon and his fantasy football expectations for 2020. As for whether Mixon is a first-rounder in fantasy football in 2020, think of it this way: in 2019, Mixon finished the season as the RB13 with the eighth-most rushing yards (1137) and 8 TDs. Fantasy impact: Joe Mixon injury Mixon was in a similar situation last week, a late addition to the injury report with a chest issue. However, he’s a running back with the [checks notes, does double take, spills papers] second worst offensive line in the NFL. So, let’s take a closer look at Joe Mixon, who is probably your first round target if you’re drafting in the bottom half of the first round. $(document).on('dfpMoreSlotAdded', function () { If Mixon averages anywhere close to that, he might have more touches than Alvin Kamara, Austin Ekeler, and Leonard Fournette, who are also thought to be first-round picks. This elusiveness applied to receiving as well: despite that -0.3 average depth of target, Mixon got his legs working for 9.5 yards after catch per reception, the third best in the league behind Dalvin Cook and Austin Ekeler. Copyright 2007 - 2020 Razzball LLC. > His target share did not climb, however. They share the same projection for Mixon’s rushing yards–about 1,050 yards on the ground–but differ greatly on Mixon’s receiving opportunities. }); As the 2020 fantasy football season nears, it's time to examine players who could make or break your fantasy team. * 'measurement': 5 Mixon was hit, on average, at 1.8 yards beyond the line of scrimmage, and the remaining yards–60% of his season total–were his own work. Rudy Gamble has Joe Mixon ranked as his #6RB, and Donkey Teeth has Mixon ranked as his #14 RB for 2020. Yet, shortly before the regular season started, Mixon signed a four-year extension with the Bengals. Here's a look at Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon and his fantasy outlook for the season ahead. Mixon was arguably one of the top three running backs over the last four games of the 2019 season. Up until Week 14, Mixon had only one game over 25 carries and 100 rushing yards. Looking at the last half of 2019, Mixon came on strong and the team has improved the conditions around him. Rudy Gamble has Joe Mixon ranked as his #6RB, and Donkey Teeth has Mixon ranked as his #14 RB for 2020. All Rights Reserved. I don’t know what to make of him, either, to be honest. Rudy has Mixon taking 75 targets and over 50 receptions, while Donkey Teeth sees Mixon snagging about 35 catches in 2020. In 2020, the Bengals will have 2019-first-rounder Jonah Williams join the line after recovering from injury, which should bring a marginal upgrade in performance. element(); }); } Check out our new NFL Depth Charts! They are hoping that All-Pro WR A.J. Twenty-seven touches per game is a number that is reserved for only the top running backs in the game like Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, and Ezekiel Elliott. Drafted from Oklahoma in the second round of the 2017 draft, Joe Mixon became the primary running back for the Cincinnati Bengals during a series of losing seasons. No player fits this criterion more than the Cincinnati Bengals RB Joe Mixon. Dr. Roto makes the argument for the underrated running back. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. He is explosive out of the backfield and has better hands than most people give him credit for. * 'purpose':'purpose id' Now with a new QB in Burrow, a return from A.J. In short, Mixon combines volume with upside, which is what brings experts to tag him with first round value. } else if (document.attachEvent) { In 2019, Mixon was on the field for nearly 20% more snaps than his wealthier backup, Giovanni Bernard. * 'personalization': 2, function attachDfpMoreSlotEvent($) { Although research has shown that rookie QBs–like new Bengals signal-caller Joe Burrow–don’t rely on running backs any more than veteran QBs, Mixon’s status as a playmaker could attract Burrow’s attention early in the season. Firstly, last year's starting QB, Andy Dalton, had no mobility, and the Bengals could not take advantage of the many RPO (run-pass options) that so many other teams run. Profile and Projections. Green, and an improved offensive line with a head coach committed to the run game, it is possible for Mixon to finish as the RB6 in 2020, which makes him a viable selection at the end of the first round. * 'storage': 1, Mixon has the talent to crack this position’s top 4. * [ This difference in projections likely stems from Rudy seeing the return of a healthy A.J. Mixon drew 67.3 percent of carries before the Week 9 bye; 75.3 percent after. Over at the NFFC, Mixon is the first round player that expert drafters just completely disagree on–he’s gone as high as 4th, as low as 20th, and holds an average of the 9th player off the board. Is Lamar Jackson a Fantasy Football First-Round Pick? window.addEventListener('load', function () { Each offseason, fantasy owners try to identify players who finished strong as an option they might want to target in the following year's draft. That makes little sense for one of the league’s more talented pass-catching running backs. Originally drafted under Marvin Lewis’ regime, Mixon came in and took the starting job from Giovanni Bernard by 2018. At the end of 2019, it was apparent that second-year head coach Zac Taylor finally committed to Mixon and the running game. Fantasy Football Impact for Chargers & Tyrod Taylor, Top 10 All-Time Fantasy Football Campaigns, 2020 Fantasy Football: NFL Free Agent Losers, 2020 Fantasy Football: NFL Free Agent Winners. If you have a hot take on Mixon, drop it in the comments below, or check up with me on Twitter @EverywhereBlair. 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However, that upside is affected by the rookie quarterback and the dismal offensive line. window.attachEvent('onload', function () { } Joe Mixon Fantasy football ranking: 2020 outlook, projections, ADP, value, predictions, stats Joe Mixon has finished as a top-15 Fantasy RB in each of the past two seasons in spite of a horrendous supporting cast in Cincinnati. * @see sites/all/modules/athlon/amg_consent_management/assets/config/config.json That said, I’m taking Derrick Henry more often in best ball leagues. As for whether Mixon is a first-rounder in fantasy football in 2020, think of it this way: in 2019, Mixon finished the season as the RB13 with the eighth-most rushing yards (1137) and 8 TDs. attachDfpMoreSlotEvent(jQuery); However, the question remains as to whether he can build on last year’s success and become a first-round selection for 2020 fantasy owners. Let’s get right to the point: you’re here because you don’t know what to make about Joe Mixon, running back for the Cincinnati Bengals. 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 … However, in his last four games, the team fed him the ball early and often: Week 14: 23 carries for 146 yards 4 receptions for 40 yardsWeek 15: 25 carries for 136 yards 3 receptions for 20 yardsWeek 16: 21 carries for 50 yards 2 receptions for 23 yardsWeek 17: 26 carries for 162 yards 1 reception for 14 yards. Designed with Fantasy Football in mind. 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. }); SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. if (document.addEventListener) { But A.J. With Mixon’s elusiveness in the receiving game, that would justify first round value. attachDfpMoreSlotEvent(jQuery); The word “could” is doing a lot of work there, though. © 2020 ABG-SI LLC. Mixon has an exciting skill set. Green’s healthy return and Tee Higgins’ arrival only make it more difficult to find Mixon more opportunities in that area. Rudy projects Mixon to be the third most targeted receiver on the Bengals, largely due to a lack of proven depth among wide receivers and tight ends. $.each(dfpMoreSlots, function (index, element) { Fantasy / Joe Mixon: Fantasy Outlook 2020 ; By Athlon Sports, 7/6/20, 12:45 PM EDT . Not far behind Mixon's big day was the resurgence of Odell Beckham. In desperate times last year, Mixon attracted only 45 targets with an average depth of target of [double checks] negative zero point three yards. Projections for the season ahead. */ If Mixon merely repeats his 2019 numbers–which his peripherals suggest is likely–he’ll be a top-10 RB in standard fantasy leagues. In the 2020 draft, the Bengals picked Joe Burrow as their quarterback of the future, and he’s expected to start on Week 1. 2020 NFL Mock Draft: Fantasy Football Implications, 2020 Fantasy Football: One-Man First Round Mock Draft. Take a look at his 2019 highlight reel, and you will see a player who has stardom written all over: What makes him even more interesting is that the Bengals are expected to be significantly better in 2020 than they were in 2019.