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Chris Olave or Joe MixonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chris Olave is a New Orleans Saints wide receiver who averaged 13.6 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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WRNew Orleans Saints#9 WR
Chris Olave
PPG
13.6
Games
16
Rec
100
Rec Yds
1,163
Rec TDs
9
Targets
156
Bye
Week 8
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

Chris Olave vs Joe Mixon: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatChris OlaveJoe Mixon
PPG (Half-PPR)13.616.5
Games Played1615
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)218248
Rushing Yards-31,165
Rush Yds/Game-0.277.7
Rushing TDs011
Receptions10032
Receiving Yards1,163240
Targets1560
Total TDs912
Age26-
Experience3 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chris Olave or Joe Mixon in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Chris Olave 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, Chris Olave averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Joe Mixon averaged 16.5.

Should I draft Chris Olave or Joe Mixon in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 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 Chris Olave and Joe Mixon average in 2025?▾

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 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 2.9 points per game.

When are Chris Olave and Joe Mixon's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Olave (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Joe Mixon (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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