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Joe Mixon or Nico CollinsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Joe Mixon is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Nico Collins is a Houston Texans wide receiver who averaged 12.7 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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RBHouston Texans
Joe Mixon
PPG
16.5
Games
15
Rush Yds
1,165
Rush TDs
11
Rec
32
Rec Yds
240
Bye
Week 14
WRHouston Texans#10 WR
Nico Collins
PPG
12.7
Games
15
Rec
71
Rec Yds
1,117
Rec TDs
6
Targets
120
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joe Mixon vs Nico Collins: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJoe MixonNico Collins
PPG (Half-PPR)16.512.7
Games Played1515
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)248191
Rushing Yards1,16515
Rush Yds/Game77.71.0
Rushing TDs111
Receptions3271
Receiving Yards2401,117
Targets0120
Total TDs127
Age-27
Experience-4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joe Mixon or Nico Collins in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Joe Mixon and Nico Collins 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 Nico Collins averaged 12.7.

Should I draft Joe Mixon or Nico Collins in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Nico Collins averaged 12.7 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 Joe Mixon and Nico Collins average in 2025?▾

Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Nico Collins averaged 12.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Joe Mixon and Nico Collins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joe Mixon (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Nico Collins (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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