Who Should I Start? Joe Mixon or A.J. Brown


Week 9 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
22.6 112.9 0.6 4.3 28.3 0.1

Joe Mixon News

Texans’ Joe Mixon Still RB1 Option Versus Jets

Wednesday, October 30, 4:26 PM

Despite the Houston Texans' numerous offensive changes, running back Joe Mixon remains a RB1 option against the New York Jets on Thursday. The 28-year-old has one of the best fantasy situations in the league as a legitimate feature back who gets targets and red-zone work on a good offense, and he's delivered three straight top-10 finishes among running backs. Now, Houston could lean on its running game even more with top receivers Nico Collins (hamstring) and Stefon Diggs (knee) on injured reserve. The Jets are allowing just under 126 rushing yards per game, which ranks 17th in the NFL, and their 10 rushing touchdowns allowed is more than all but three teams. Mixon is a clear starter in Week 9.


Week 9 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
14.1 0.0 0.0 5.2 67.7 0.4

A.J. Brown News

A.J. Brown Posts 84 Yards In Blowout Road Win

Sunday, October 27, 7:46 PM

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown caught five of six targets for 84 yards during the team's 37-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. There was more passing this week by the Eagles offense, but it was DeVonta Smith who found the end zone this week on a 45-yard bomb thrown by quarterback Jalen Hurts. Three of the four Eagles' touchdowns Sunday were scored by Hurts on the ground as the offense flexed their run-game muscles inside the red zone. Brown should be in for a better performance next week as he gets to take on a Jacksonville pass defense that is one of the worst in the NFL.


Joe Mixon vs. A.J. Brown

Still trying to decide between Mixon and Brown? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Joe Mixon is projected to score 22.6 points this week while A.J. Brown is projected to score 14.1 points.