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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jawhar Jordan 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 clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 16.5 PPG and 1,405 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Jawhar Jordan (6.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Joe Mixon as the starter and Jawhar Jordan as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBHouston Texans#50

Jawhar Jordan

PPG

6.6

Games

Rush Yds

193

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

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

Jawhar Jordan

Joe Mixon

Head to Head

6.6 PPG16.5 PPG

4 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jawhar Jordan: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #50 at the position). Joe Mixon: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jawhar Jordan is producing at 30% of elite pace and Joe Mixon at 75%. That ranking gap means Jawhar Jordan carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jawhar Jordan vs Joe Mixon: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Joe Mixon put up 16.5 fantasy points per game for the Houston Texans in 2025, while Jawhar Jordan managed 6.6 across 4 games with the Houston Texans. A 9.9-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

A 9.9-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. Jawhar Jordan ran for 193 yards and undefined 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: Jawhar Jordan sits Week 6 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. Jawhar Jordan is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jawhar Jordan (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 Jawhar Jordan by a projected 168 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Joe Mixon played 15 games in 2025 compared to Jawhar Jordan's 4. That durability gap means Joe Mixon contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Joe Mixon caught 32 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatJordanMixon

PPG (Half-PPR)6.616.5

Games Played415

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)26248

Rushing Yards1931,165

Rush Yds/Game48.377.7

Rushing TDs011

Receptions732

Receiving Yards34240

Targets70

Total TDs012

Age26-

Experience1 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 6Week 14

Summary

Joe Mixon outscored Jawhar Jordan by 9.9 PPG in 2025 (16.5 to 6.6). 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 Jawhar Jordan or Joe Mixon in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Joe Mixon has the edge at 16.5 PPG compared to Jawhar Jordan's 6.6 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 Jawhar Jordan and Joe Mixon average in 2025?▾

Jawhar Jordan averaged 6.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 9.9 points per game.

When are Jawhar Jordan and Joe Mixon's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jawhar Jordan (HOU) has a bye in Week 6, and Joe Mixon (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jawhar Jordan or Joe Mixon a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Joe Mixon outscored Jawhar Jordan by 9.9 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.