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Joe Mixon 100% For Week 1

By Jared Smola | Updated on Wed, 04 Sep 2024, 9:32 AM EDT
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Texans RB Joe Mixon is "fully healthy" for Week 1, according to insider Aaron Wilson. Mixon missed some time in August and didn't play in the preseason due to a quad injury. But he's been back on the field for a couple of weeks now and will be ready for a full workload on Sunday vs. the Colts.

What They're Saying

HC Demeco Ryans on Mixon: “Joe will be doing what he’s done his entire career. I don’t think you’ll see anything different. He’s a strong, physical back. He’s going to get yards. So, I’m excited about seeing Joe run the ball behind our offensive line.”

2024 Fantasy Football Impact

Mixon was out-of-sight, out-of-mind for much of August but remains a strong fantasy bet this season. He's set for strong touch volume in what should be a top-10 offense under sophomore QB C.J. Stroud.

The Texans gave Mixon a three-year, $27 million extension after acquiring him from Cincinnati, so they're committed to him as a feature back. Wilson confirms that Mixon "is expected to have a heavy workload as a runner and receiver out of the backfield."

He sits 13th in our season-long RB rankings and 14th in the Week 1 RB Rankings.

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Jared has been with Draft Sharks since 2007. He’s now Lead Analyst, heading up the preseason and weekly projections that fuel your Draft War Room and My Team tools. He currently ranks 1st among 133 analysts in draft rankings accuracy.
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