Joe Mixon Week 17 Preview vs. the Ravens

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Joe Mixon has a difficult matchup when his Houston Texans face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17 (Wednesday, 4:30 PM ET). The Ravens allow 83.1 rushing yards per game, best in the NFL.

Mixon, as part of the rushing attack, leads the team with 967 rushing yards (80.6 ypg) on 231 attempts while scoring 11 rushing TDs. Also, Mixon has pulled down 33 receptions for 291 yards (24.3 ypg) and one receiving TD.

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Mixon vs. the Ravens

  • Mixon vs the Ravens (since 2021): 11 GP / 58 RUSH YPG / RUSH TD
  • One opposing rusher has put up 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Ravens during the 2024 season.
  • Baltimore has allowed one or more rushing TDs to 12 opposing players this year.
  • The Ravens have not given up two or more rushing TDs to an opposing player this season.
  • Mixon will face the NFL's best run defense this week. The Ravens give up 83.1 yards on the ground per game.
  • Opponents of the Ravens have put up 12 touchdowns on the ground (0.8 per game). The Ravens' defense is ninth in the NFL in that category.

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Mixon Rushing Insights

  • Mixon has gone over his rushing yards total in 58.3% of his opportunities (seven of 12 games).
  • The Texans, who are 13th in NFL play in points scored, have passed 56.8% of the time while running 43.2%.
  • He has handled 59.5% of his team's 388 rushing attempts this season (231).
  • Mixon has a rushing touchdown in eight games this season, including multiple rushing TDs twice.
  • He has scored 12 of his team's 33 offensive touchdowns this season (36.4%).
  • He has 51 carries in the red zone (69.9% of his team's 73 red zone rushes).

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Mixon's Recent Performance

Opponent Date Week Rushing Stats Receiving Stats
vs. Chiefs 12/21/2024 Week 16 14 ATT / 57 YDS / 0 TDs 2 TAR / 1 REC / 14 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Dolphins 12/15/2024 Week 15 12 ATT / 23 YDS / 0 TDs 6 TAR / 5 REC / 33 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Jaguars 12/1/2024 Week 13 20 ATT / 101 YDS / 1 TD 6 TAR / 4 REC / 18 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Titans 11/24/2024 Week 12 14 ATT / 22 YDS / 0 TDs 6 TAR / 5 REC / 23 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Cowboys 11/18/2024 Week 11 20 ATT / 109 YDS / 3 TDs 4 TAR / 2 REC / 44 YDS / 0 TDs