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Joe Mixon or Michael CarterWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Michael Carter is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Joe Mixon is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Michael Carter is a Arizona Cardinals running back who averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 13 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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RBHouston Texans
Joe Mixon
PPG
16.5
Games
15
Rush Yds
1,165
Rush TDs
11
Rec
32
Rec Yds
240
Bye
Week 14
RBArizona Cardinals#51 RB
Michael Carter
PPG
6.3
Games
13
Rush Yds
333
Rush TDs
1
Rec
33
Rec Yds
267
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joe Mixon vs Michael Carter: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJoe MixonMichael Carter
PPG (Half-PPR)16.56.3
Games Played1513
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)24882
Rushing Yards1,165333
Rush Yds/Game77.725.6
Rushing TDs111
Receptions3233
Receiving Yards240267
Targets045
Total TDs121
Age-27
Experience-4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joe Mixon or Michael Carter in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Joe Mixon and Michael Carter is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Michael Carter averaged 6.3.

Should I draft Joe Mixon or Michael Carter in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Michael Carter averaged 6.3 across 13. 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 Joe Mixon and Michael Carter average in 2025?▾

Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Michael Carter averaged 6.3 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 10.2 points per game.

Do Joe Mixon and Michael Carter share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Joe Mixon and Michael Carter 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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