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Austin Ekeler or Joe MixonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Austin Ekeler is a Washington Commanders running back who averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 14 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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RBWashington Commanders
Austin Ekeler
PPG
9.0
Games
14
Rush Yds
425
Rush TDs
3
Rec
45
Rec Yds
360
Bye
Week 14
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

Austin Ekeler vs Joe Mixon: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAustin EkelerJoe Mixon
PPG (Half-PPR)9.016.5
Games Played1415
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)126248
Rushing Yards4251,165
Rush Yds/Game30.477.7
Rushing TDs311
Receptions4532
Receiving Yards360240
Targets00
Total TDs512
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Ekeler or Joe Mixon in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Ekeler 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, Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Joe Mixon averaged 16.5.

Should I draft Austin Ekeler or Joe Mixon in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game across 14 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 Austin Ekeler and Joe Mixon average in 2025?▾

Austin Ekeler averaged 9.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 7.5 points per game.

Do Austin Ekeler and Joe Mixon share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Austin Ekeler and Joe Mixon share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

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