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Devin Singletary vs Joe MixonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Joe Mixon is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.5 PPG to Devin Singletary's 5.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Joe Mixon is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Joe Mixon outscored Devin Singletary by 10.6 PPG in 2025 with 12 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Joe Mixon is the clear pick. Devin Singletary profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBNew York Giants#55
Devin Singletary
PPG
5.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
437
Rush TDs
5
Rec
18
Rec Yds
151
Bye
Week 8
RBHouston Texans#99PPG LEADER
Joe Mixon
PPG
16.5
Games
15
Rush Yds
1,165
Rush TDs
11
Rec
32
Rec Yds
240
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Devin Singletary
Joe Mixon

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5.9 PPG16.5 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Devin Singletary: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #55 at the position). Joe Mixon: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Devin Singletary is producing at 27% of elite pace and Joe Mixon at 75%. That ranking gap means Devin Singletary carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Devin Singletary vs Joe Mixon: The Full Breakdown

Joe Mixon and Devin Singletary are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Houston Texans running back averaged 16.5 PPG in 2025, a full 10.6 points per game ahead of Devin Singletary's 5.9 with the New York Giants. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

That 10.6-point weekly advantage for Joe Mixon is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Devin Singletary ran for 437 yards and 5 touchdowns; Joe Mixon posted 1165 and 11. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Devin Singletary has his bye in Week 8, and Joe Mixon rests in Week 14. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Joe Mixon is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Devin Singletary is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Devin Singletary (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Joe Mixon (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

  • Joe Mixon outscored Devin Singletary by a projected 180 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Devin Singletary played 17 games in 2025 compared to Joe Mixon's 15. That durability gap means Devin Singletary 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

Devin Singletary vs Joe Mixon: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDevin SingletaryJoe Mixon
PPG (Half-PPR)5.916.5
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)100248
Rushing Yards4371,165
Rush Yds/Game25.777.7
Rushing TDs511
Receptions1832
Receiving Yards151240
Targets190
Total TDs512
Age28-
Experience6 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Joe Mixon at 16.5 PPG, 10.6 points per game above Devin Singletary's 5.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Devin Singletary or Joe Mixon in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Joe Mixon has the edge at 16.5 PPG compared to Devin Singletary's 5.9 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 Devin Singletary and Joe Mixon average in 2025?

Devin Singletary averaged 5.9 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 10.6 points per game.

When are Devin Singletary and Joe Mixon's bye weeks in 2026?

Devin Singletary (NYG) 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.

Is Devin Singletary or Joe Mixon a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Joe Mixon outscored Devin Singletary by 10.6 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.