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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Breece Hall 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 has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.6-PPG advantage is real (16.5 to 11.9), and Joe Mixon's 12 touchdowns show scoring upside. Breece Hall is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBNew York Jets#20

Breece Hall

PPG

11.9

Games

Rush Yds

1,065

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

350

Bye

Week 9

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

Breece Hall

Joe Mixon

Head to Head

11.9 PPG16.5 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Breece Hall: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #20 at the position). Joe Mixon: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Breece Hall is producing at 54% of elite pace and Joe Mixon at 75%. That ranking gap means Breece Hall carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Breece Hall vs Joe Mixon: Who Should You Start?

Breece Hall and Joe Mixon are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Breece Hall averaged 11.9 PPG across 16 games with the New York Jets, while Joe Mixon posted 16.5 PPG in 15 appearances for the Houston Texans.

A 4.6-PPG gap gives Joe Mixon the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Breece Hall ran for 1065 yards and 4 touchdowns; Joe Mixon posted 1165 and 11. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Breece Hall sits Week 9 while Joe Mixon is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Joe Mixon at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Breece Hall is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Breece Hall (age 24) 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 Breece Hall by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Breece Hall played 16 games in 2025 compared to Joe Mixon's 15. That durability gap means Breece Hall 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.
•Breece Hall caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatHallMixon

PPG (Half-PPR)11.916.5

Games Played1615

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)190248

Rushing Yards1,0651,165

Rush Yds/Game66.677.7

Rushing TDs411

Receptions3632

Receiving Yards350240

Targets480

Total TDs612

Age24-

Experience3 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 14

Summary

Joe Mixon outscored Breece Hall by 4.6 PPG in 2025 (16.5 to 11.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Breece Hall or Joe Mixon in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Joe Mixon has the edge at 16.5 PPG compared to Breece Hall's 11.9 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 Breece Hall and Joe Mixon average in 2025?▾

Breece Hall averaged 11.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Breece Hall and Joe Mixon's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Breece Hall (NYJ) has a bye in Week 9, and Joe Mixon (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Breece Hall or Joe Mixon a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Joe Mixon outscored Breece Hall by 4.6 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.