Joe Mixon’s Week 16 preview against the Chiefs

Joe Mixon has a difficult matchup when his Houston Texans play the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16 (Saturday, 1 p.m. ET). The Chiefs are allowing 91.9 rushing yards per game, third-best in the league.

On 217 carries this year, Mixon has amassed 910 rushing yards (82.7 ypg) and a team-high 11 rushing touchdowns. Additionally, Mixon added 32 receptions for 277 yards (25.2 ypg) and a receiving touchdown.

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Mixon vs. the Chiefs

• Mixon vs. the Chiefs (2021-present): 4 GP / 62.2 RUSH YPG / RUSH TD
• The Chiefs have allowed an opposing rusher 100 or more yards on the ground in the 2024 season.
• Nine opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Kansas City this year.
• The Chiefs have given up two or more rushing TDs to two opposing rushers this season.
• Mixon faces the NFL’s third-ranked rush defense this week. The Chiefs are giving up 91.9 yards on the ground per game.
• So far this season, the Chiefs have given up 11 passing touchdowns to their opponents, an average of 0.8 per game. That’s seventh in NFL play.

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Mixon Rushing Insights

• Mixon has exceeded his rushing yards in 63.6% of his opportunities (seven of 11 games).
• The Texans pass on 55.9% of their plays and average 44.1%. They rank 13th in NFL play in points scored.
• He carried the ball on 217 of his team’s 371 total rushing attempts this season (58.5%).
• Mixon has rushed for a touchdown in eight games this year, including multiple rushing TDs twice.
• He has 38.7% of his team’s 31 offensive touchdowns this season (12).
• He has 49 carries in the red zone, which is 69.0% of the team’s share (his team runs in the red zone on 56.3% of its plays).

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