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Jake Ferguson or Joe MixonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Ferguson is a Dallas Cowboys tight end who averaged 8.7 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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TEDallas Cowboys#14 TE
Jake Ferguson
PPG
8.7
Games
17
Rec
82
Rec Yds
600
Rec TDs
8
Targets
102
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

Jake Ferguson vs Joe Mixon: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJake FergusonJoe Mixon
PPG (Half-PPR)8.716.5
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)148248
Rushing Yards11,165
Rush Yds/Game0.177.7
Rushing TDs011
Receptions8232
Receiving Yards600240
Targets1020
Total TDs812
Age27-
Experience3 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jake Ferguson or Joe Mixon in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jake Ferguson 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, Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Joe Mixon averaged 16.5.

Should I draft Jake Ferguson or Joe Mixon in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 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 Jake Ferguson and Joe Mixon average in 2025?▾

Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 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 7.8 points per game.

Do Jake Ferguson and Joe Mixon share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jake Ferguson and Joe Mixon share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

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