Joe Mixon Week 8 Preview vs. the Colts

Joe Mixon has a favorable matchup when his Houston Texans play the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8 (Sunday, 1:00 PM ET). The Colts allow 159.9 rushing yards per game, second-worst in the league.

Mixon has totaled a team-high 401 yards on 77 carries, good for 100.3 rushing yards per game. He has scored four TDs on the ground. Also, Mixon helps out in the passing game with 83 receiving yards on 10 catches (20.8 ypg) plus one touchdown.

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Mixon vs. the Colts

• Mixon vs the Colts (since 2021): 5 GP / 81 RUSH YPG / RUSH TD
• Three opposing rushers have picked up 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Colts during the 2024 season.
• Indianapolis has given up one or more rushing TDs to four opposing players this year.
• The Colts have let two opposing players to record two or more rushing TDs against them this season.
• The 159.9 rushing yards per game allowed by the Colts defense makes them the NFL's 31st-ranked run defense.
• The Colts have the No. 11 defense in the NFL in rushing touchdowns allowed, giving up six this season (0.9 per game).

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Mixon Rushing Insights

• Mixon has hit the over on his rushing yards totals in three games (75.0%) out of four opportunities.
• The Texans have passed 56.0% of the time and run 44.0% this season. They rank 12th in the NFL in scoring.
• He has handled 40.3% of his team's 191 rushing attempts this season (77).
• Mixon has a rushing touchdown in three of four games this year, including multiple rushing TDs once.
• He has five total touchdowns this season (29.4% of his team's 17 offensive TDs).
• He has 18 red zone carries for 54.5% of the team share (his team runs on 58.9% of its plays in the red zone).

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Mixon's Recent Performance