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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Joe Mixon vs Tyler Allgeier

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. Tyler Allgeier (6.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Joe Mixon as the starter and Tyler Allgeier 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#99PPG LEADER

Joe Mixon

PPG

16.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,165

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

240

Bye

Week 14

RBAtlanta Falcons#49

Tyler Allgeier

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

514

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Joe Mixon

Tyler Allgeier

Head to Head

16.5 PPG6.8 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Joe Mixon: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Allgeier: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #49 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Joe Mixon is producing at 75% of elite pace and Tyler Allgeier at 31%. That ranking gap means Tyler Allgeier carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Joe Mixon vs Tyler Allgeier: 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 Tyler Allgeier managed 6.8 across 17 games with the Atlanta Falcons. A 9.7-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

Joe Mixon carries a 9.7-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. Joe Mixon ran for 1165 yards and 11 touchdowns; Tyler Allgeier posted 514 and 8. 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: Joe Mixon sits Week 14 while Tyler Allgeier is off Week 5. 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. Tyler Allgeier is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Joe Mixon (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Tyler Allgeier (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Joe Mixon outscored Tyler Allgeier by a projected 165 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Allgeier played 17 games in 2025 compared to Joe Mixon's 15. That durability gap means Tyler Allgeier 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.
•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▾

StatMixonAllgeier

PPG (Half-PPR)16.56.8

Games Played1517

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)248116

Rushing Yards1,165514

Rush Yds/Game77.730.2

Rushing TDs118

Receptions3214

Receiving Yards24096

Targets016

Total TDs128

Age-26

Experience-3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Joe Mixon holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.5 points per game. Tyler Allgeier averaged 6.8 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 Joe Mixon or Tyler Allgeier in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Joe Mixon has the edge at 16.5 PPG compared to Tyler Allgeier's 6.8 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 Joe Mixon and Tyler Allgeier average in 2025?▾

Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyler Allgeier averaged 6.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 9.7 points per game.

When are Joe Mixon and Tyler Allgeier's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joe Mixon (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Tyler Allgeier (ATL) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Joe Mixon or Tyler Allgeier a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Joe Mixon outscored Tyler Allgeier by 9.7 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.