Who Should I Start? Joe Mixon or Brian Thomas Jr.


Week 16 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
12.3 33.9 0.4 3.4 23.2 0.1

Joe Mixon News

No Touchdowns, 71 Total Yards For Joe Mixon At Chiefs

Saturday, December 21, 4:15 PM

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon compiled 71 total yards with no touchdowns in a 27-19 defeat at Kansas City on Saturday. The first-year Texan had a decent day on the ground against a strong Chiefs run defense, compiling 57 yards on 14 carries, but wasn't involved much as a receiver, drawing just two targets for one catch and 14 yards. The veteran has now gone back-to-back weeks without a score after compiling 11 touchdowns in the prior eight games. Mixon and the Texans will be back in action in short order, taking on the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day.


Week 16 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
18.0 0.0 0.0 7.5 78.4 0.4

Brian Thomas Jr. News

Brian Thomas Jr. A Top Fantasy Receiving Option Against Raiders

Friday, December 20, 11:38 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. is a must-start in Week 16 against the Las Vegas Raiders. In an otherwise awful year for the Jaguars offense, BTJ has been a lone bright spot. Last week against the New York Jets, he put up a whopping 10 catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns, making him one of the top fantasy receivers on the week, all with backup Mac Jones under center instead of starter Trevor Lawrence. The Raiders serve as an even easier option for fantasy receivers than the Jets, so it isn't crazy to think BTJ has the potential for a repeat performance. Even with more realistic expectations, BTJ has the upside and floor of a WR1 in Week 16 against the Raiders.


Joe Mixon vs. Brian Thomas Jr.

Still trying to decide between Mixon and Thomas Jr.? 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 12.3 points this week while Brian Thomas Jr. is projected to score 18.0 points.