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Amari Cooper or Joe MixonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amari Cooper is a Buffalo Bills wide receiver who averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Joe Mixon is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRBuffalo Bills
Amari Cooper
PPG
11.2
Games
16
Rec
65
Rec Yds
782
Rec TDs
4
Targets
95
Bye
Week 12
RBHouston Texans
Joe Mixon
PPG
16.5
Games
15
Rush Yds
1,165
Rush TDs
11
Rec
32
Rec Yds
240
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amari Cooper vs Joe Mixon: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAmari CooperJoe Mixon
PPG (Half-PPR)11.216.5
Games Played1615
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)179248
Rushing Yards01,165
Rush Yds/Game0.077.7
Rushing TDs011
Receptions6532
Receiving Yards782240
Targets950
Total TDs412
Bye WeekWeek 12Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amari Cooper or Joe Mixon in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Amari Cooper and Joe Mixon is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Joe Mixon averaged 16.5.

Should I draft Amari Cooper or Joe Mixon in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025, and Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 across 15. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Amari Cooper and Joe Mixon average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 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 5.3 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Joe Mixon's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Joe Mixon (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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