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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Ashton Jeanty vs Joe Mixon

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Joe Mixon is the better fantasy play this season.

Joe Mixon is the better play on a neutral week. 16.5 PPG with 1,405 yards gives a reliable baseline. Ashton Jeanty at 12.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Joe Mixon higher, but do not fade Ashton Jeanty entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBLas Vegas Raiders#17

Ashton Jeanty

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

975

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

346

Bye

Week 8

RBHouston Texans#99PPG LEADER

Joe Mixon

PPG

16.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,165

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

240

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Ashton Jeanty

Joe Mixon

Head to Head

12.8 PPG16.5 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Joe Mixon: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ashton Jeanty is producing at 58% of elite pace and Joe Mixon at 75%. That ranking gap means Ashton Jeanty carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ashton Jeanty vs Joe Mixon: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Ashton Jeanty and Joe Mixon is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Las Vegas Raiders running back put up 12.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Joe Mixon of the Houston Texans averaged 16.5 in 15. A 3.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.7 points favors Joe Mixon, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Ashton Jeanty is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 55 targets into 346 yards, while Joe Mixon profiles as a more traditional rusher with 1165 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Ashton Jeanty carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Ashton Jeanty has his bye in Week 8, and Joe Mixon rests in Week 14. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Joe Mixon is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Ashton Jeanty is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Ashton Jeanty (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Joe Mixon (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Joe Mixon outscored Ashton Jeanty by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ashton Jeanty played 17 games in 2025 compared to Joe Mixon's 15. That durability gap means Ashton Jeanty contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Joe Mixon scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Ashton Jeanty caught 55 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatJeantyMixon

PPG (Half-PPR)12.816.5

Games Played1715

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)218248

Rushing Yards9751,165

Rush Yds/Game57.477.7

Rushing TDs511

Receptions5532

Receiving Yards346240

Targets730

Total TDs1012

Age22-

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 14

Summary

16.5 PPG for Joe Mixon versus 12.8 for Ashton Jeanty in 2025. The baseline favors Joe Mixon, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ashton Jeanty or Joe Mixon in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Joe Mixon has the edge at 16.5 PPG compared to Ashton Jeanty's 12.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Ashton Jeanty and Joe Mixon average in 2025?▾

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Ashton Jeanty and Joe Mixon's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty (LV) has a bye in Week 8, and Joe Mixon (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ashton Jeanty or Joe Mixon a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Joe Mixon outscored Ashton Jeanty by 3.7 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.