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Derrick Henry or Joe MixonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is a Baltimore Ravens running back who averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game across 17 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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RBBaltimore Ravens#7 RB
Derrick Henry
PPG
16.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,595
Rush TDs
16
Rec
15
Rec Yds
150
Bye
Week 13
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

Derrick Henry vs Joe Mixon: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDerrick HenryJoe Mixon
PPG (Half-PPR)16.016.5
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)272248
Rushing Yards1,5951,165
Rush Yds/Game93.877.7
Rushing TDs1611
Receptions1532
Receiving Yards150240
Targets210
Total TDs1612
Age32-
Experience9 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derrick Henry or Joe Mixon in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Derrick Henry 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, Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Joe Mixon averaged 16.5.

Should I draft Derrick Henry or Joe Mixon in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game across 17 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 Derrick Henry and Joe Mixon average in 2025?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and Joe Mixon's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Joe Mixon (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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