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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Javonte Williams 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 2.4-PPG advantage is real (16.5 to 14.1), and Joe Mixon's 12 touchdowns show scoring upside. Javonte Williams 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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RBDallas Cowboys#12

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 10

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

Javonte Williams

Joe Mixon

Head to Head

14.1 PPG16.5 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Joe Mixon: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Javonte Williams is producing at 64% of elite pace and Joe Mixon at 75%. That ranking gap means Javonte Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Javonte Williams vs Joe Mixon: Who Should You Start?

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Javonte Williams (Dallas Cowboys) finished the 2025 season averaging 14.1 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Joe Mixon (Houston Texans) came in at 16.5 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Joe Mixon carries a 2.4-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Javonte Williams ran for 1201 yards and 11 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: Javonte Williams sits Week 10 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Javonte Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Joe Mixon (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Joe Mixon outscored Javonte Williams by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Javonte Williams played 16 games in 2025 compared to Joe Mixon's 15. That durability gap means Javonte Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Javonte Williams caught 35 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatWilliamsMixon

PPG (Half-PPR)14.116.5

Games Played1615

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)226248

Rushing Yards1,2011,165

Rush Yds/Game75.177.7

Rushing TDs1111

Receptions3532

Receiving Yards137240

Targets510

Total TDs1312

Age26-

Experience4 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 10Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Joe Mixon holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.5 points per game. Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Javonte Williams or Joe Mixon in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Joe Mixon has the edge at 16.5 PPG compared to Javonte Williams's 14.1 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 Javonte Williams and Joe Mixon average in 2025?▾

Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 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 2.4 points per game.

When are Javonte Williams and Joe Mixon's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams (DAL) has a bye in Week 10, and Joe Mixon (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Javonte Williams or Joe Mixon a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Joe Mixon outscored Javonte Williams by 2.4 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.