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RB Joe Mixon, HOU (3 Viewers)

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Bengals RB Joe Mixon said he called for a meeting with the team's offensive line to talk about the run game, which has struggled. Mixon: "I think that’s going to take us a long way, especially down the road." Said the staff and players are all on the same page.
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Mixon on why’s he’s encouraged despite the low rushing numbers: “If you watch the film, we’re literally just one piece away or one block away. Whether it’s frontside, backside or me seeing something and actually hitting it faster. Everything goes hand-in-hand.”
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osubuckeyeman said:
Mixon has games like this. He always has and he has stretches of games like this and then he explodes for a couple of weeks. He is an RB2. He always will be with RB1 upside. They were okay with scoring on that last goal line series but also okay not scoring wanted to run the clock down and make Miami use their timeouts. Mixon also was a little dinged up coming into the game. He got a lot of dump offs which is good in PPR. Mixon will be fine just have reasonable expectations for him.
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RB2? He was a top-5 RB in 2021... figure with the $$$ upgrade in the OL he would be able to at least maintain that status.

Something else going on here. It could be nagging injuries... the explosion is just not there. In the 3-4 creases he did get Thursday night he quickly went down in a heap from DB arm tackles.
 
I'm not overly concerned here, if anything we saw O-line improvement(less sacks) starting with the Jets and now the unit just saw improvement again against the Dolphins(Pass blocking) on a short week. I think the protection to Burrow will eventually open the run game as defenders are more so on their heels to open up lanes for Mixon. I would not trade Mixon away I think he will improve a lot more in efficiency. Plus its awesome Mixon calls that meeting to keep em accountable and not complacent, still more work to do. This team is becoming one of my favorite teams of 2022. Fantasy Bonanza!
 
Local sports guy is worried that Mixon may have lost a step from what he has seen. Brought up how several running backs just hit a wall and they are done.
 
bcat01 said:
Local sports guy is worried that Mixon may have lost a step from what he has seen. Brought up how several running backs just hit a wall and they are done.
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In the Miami game there weren't many holes. Miami has 3 dline players who have graded out very high versus the run, Wilkins, Sieler, and Phillips. However, I thought Mixon could've taken the play outside on a few plays instead of attacking a non-existent hole. He's only averaged above 4.1 ypc once in 5 years. He may not be 100% either.
 
bcat01 said:
Local sports guy is worried that Mixon may have lost a step from what he has seen. Brought up how several running backs just hit a wall and they are done.
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I'll take the side that the local sports guy just needs something to write about over a 26 year old hitting a wall.
 
Moniker said:
bcat01 said:
Local sports guy is worried that Mixon may have lost a step from what he has seen. Brought up how several running backs just hit a wall and they are done.
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I'll take the side that the local sports guy just needs something to write about over a 26 year old hitting a wall.
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It does seem a little early for Mixon to have hit a wall but he does seem a little less explosive. Maybe it’s a nagging injury and it heals up soon.
 
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Joe Mixon on Cincinnati Bengals' Rushing Attack, Primetime Matchup Against Ravens | NFL Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon discussed a struggling rushing attack, his players-only meeting with the offensive line, their Week 5 matchup again...
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Interviewed back earlier on Monday this week (Oct 3rd), not the most revealing of insights come when the player talks to the media. If anything just want to hype myself for Mixon who has this matchup. It seems this week holds more weight and goes a long way to cement Joe Mixon's 2 possible scenarios for the rest of the season.

1. If he goes off its too late to buy at the down price and we can say the line just needed to gel and they are improved enough to unlock Mixon.

2. If he underperforms again I feel less optimistic ROS, but likely will hold until he gets a 'lucky' game and then sell him.

I think most fantasy analysts are believing in scenario 1 playing out, including myself.
 

Joe Mixon rushed 14 times for 78 yards in Cincinnati's Week 5 loss to Baltimore, adding three catches for 10 yards on three targets.​

The good news? Mixon rushed for 5.6 yards per carry, was a big part of Cincinnati's two touchdown drives in terms of consistently gaining yardage, and came one yard short (if that) on a near-touchdown carry in the fourth quarter. The bad news? The usage went down significantly from last week and Samaje Perine also had some success against Baltimore. Mixon remains a locked-in RB1 on usage for a Week 6 bout against a Saints run defense that was gashed at times by Seattle in Week 5.
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Joe Mixon rushed eight times for 45 yards in Cincinnati's Week 6 win over New Orleans, adding four catches for 23 yards and a touchdown on five targets.​


The Bengals only ran the ball 14 times all game with a negative game script from the outset and New Orleans stacking the box. When Mixon did get free, he looked good. He also caught a touchdown pass on an inside slant in the red zone, and was targeted another time for an end-zone fade. Mixon remains on the RB1 line and will likely be in most redraft lineups for Week 7's game against the Falcons.
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Joe Mixon rushed 17 times for 58 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' Week 7 win over the Falcons, adding three receptions for 33 additional yards.​


It was another inefficient day for the Bengals' lead runner, one where he almost didn't find the end zone. Thankfully for Mixon's fantasy managers, he managed to recover and cross the plane after initially slipping on his one-yard score in the first quarter. Beyond that, Mixon was not an emphasis on a day where Joe Burrow threw for an absurd 481 yards, 345 of which came in the first half. Mixon has yet to have a 100-yard day on the ground this season and has cleared 70 just one time since Week 1. Even with Burrow lighting the world ablaze, Mixon is struggling to average more than 4.0 yards per carry. He will nevertheless remain RB1 adjacent with a soft Week 8 matchup in the Browns.
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Joe Mixon rushed 22 times for 153 yards and four touchdowns in the Bengals' Week 9 win over the Panthers, adding four catches on five targets for an additional 58 yards and a touchdown.

Mixon was involved early and often, which was particularly interesting considering the short week after the Bengals suffered a beat down on Halloween night. His first three scores came on the ground from inside two yards, adding a fourth with four seconds remaining in the first half with a beautiful 12-yard reception to the right side of the end zone on a broken play. He would later punch in his career-high fifth touchdown from 14 yards out on the team's final possession of the third quarter before giving way to Samaje Perine for most of the fourth quarter. Mixon and the Bengals head to their bye before traveling to Pittsburgh for a Sunday Night Football divisional showdown with the Steelers in Week 11.
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Dynasty trade sell high situation ... what could I expect? Problem is, I'm trying to win now, my other backs are Swift and Etienne, along with James Robinson. So I definitely have to get a RB in return. What if I offered on Josh Jacobs? Should I get extra in return, or should I have to offer extra, or is it just right?
 
Get right game for the Bengals against a team in tank mode. No Chase has the Bengals go back under center for most of the game (they have been doing a ton of shotgun for the last few weeks). Anyway, confidence builder for them and the offensive line and should open up the offense to give some different looks and options. Should be a positive for Mixon moving forward (though not 5 TDs per week positive) :)
-QG
 
QuizGuy66 said:
Get right game for the Bengals against a team in tank mode. No Chase has the Bengals go back under center for most of the game (they have been doing a ton of shotgun for the last few weeks). Anyway, confidence builder for them and the offensive line and should open up the offense to give some different looks and options. Should be a positive for Mixon moving forward (though not 5 TDs per week positive) :)
-QG
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Hopefully Cincy continues to hand Mixon the ball. Not sure what is so difficult about calling run plays when you have a talented RB.
 
DocHolliday said:
QuizGuy66 said:
Get right game for the Bengals against a team in tank mode. No Chase has the Bengals go back under center for most of the game (they have been doing a ton of shotgun for the last few weeks). Anyway, confidence builder for them and the offensive line and should open up the offense to give some different looks and options. Should be a positive for Mixon moving forward (though not 5 TDs per week positive) :)
-QG
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Hopefully Cincy continues to hand Mixon the ball. Not sure what is so difficult about calling run plays when you have a talented RB.
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To be honest it is the best he has looked all year - he really hasn't been getting the YPC and it isn't all on the line in that regard. Hopefully the switch has come back on.

-QG
 
QuizGuy66 said:
DocHolliday said:
QuizGuy66 said:
Get right game for the Bengals against a team in tank mode. No Chase has the Bengals go back under center for most of the game (they have been doing a ton of shotgun for the last few weeks). Anyway, confidence builder for them and the offensive line and should open up the offense to give some different looks and options. Should be a positive for Mixon moving forward (though not 5 TDs per week positive) :)
-QG
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Hopefully Cincy continues to hand Mixon the ball. Not sure what is so difficult about calling run plays when you have a talented RB.
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To be honest it is the best he has looked all year - he really hasn't been getting the YPC and it isn't all on the line in that regard. Hopefully the switch has come back on.

-QG
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He did look more aggressive and quicker.
 

Bengals coach Zay Taylor said Joe Mixon is still in concussion protocol.​

Mixon still has a few days to make it through the league's concussion protocol, but his odds of suiting up are trending in the wrong direction. Cincinnati takes on the Titans this week. If Mixon can't go, Samaje Perine will draw the start. Perine played on 70 percent of the Bengals' snaps in Week 11 and would be in line for RB2 fantasy numbers with Mixon out.
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SOURCE: Ben Baby on Twitter
Nov 23, 2022, 1:13 PM ET
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FBGs has him rated real high this week so they must think he will get through this protocol and play and play well. I’m very skeptical. I guess maybe a lot can change until Sunday.

MT has him #7, SB has him #12 and JF has him #9. JW has him #28.
 
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Even if Mixon plays, I think he will be used mainly for extra blocking in pass protection, would not expect Mixon to carry them to victory, likely a pitch count

Dos anyone have any concrete data of players or RBs that exit with a concussion and then play at a high level the following week or have 20 touches the very next week while being in concussion protocol M-T-W-Th-F?
 
Ministry of Pain said:
Even if Mixon plays, I think he will be used mainly for extra blocking in pass protection, would not expect Mixon to carry them to victory, likely a pitch count

Dos anyone have any concrete data of players or RBs that exit with a concussion and then play at a high level the following week or have 20 touches the very next week while being in concussion protocol M-T-W-Th-F?
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Interesting because in fantasy I tend to approach it exactly the opposite way. A concussion is not a knee or hamstring and you are cleared to play or you're not. If you are, you play. What risk does a pitch count mitigate?
 
habsfan said:
Ministry of Pain said:
Even if Mixon plays, I think he will be used mainly for extra blocking in pass protection, would not expect Mixon to carry them to victory, likely a pitch count

Dos anyone have any concrete data of players or RBs that exit with a concussion and then play at a high level the following week or have 20 touches the very next week while being in concussion protocol M-T-W-Th-F?
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Interesting because in fantasy I tend to approach it exactly the opposite way. A concussion is not a knee or hamstring and you are cleared to play or you're not. If you are, you play. What risk does a pitch count mitigate?
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Good point. Either he plays or he doesn't.
 
habsfan said:
Ministry of Pain said:
Even if Mixon plays, I think he will be used mainly for extra blocking in pass protection, would not expect Mixon to carry them to victory, likely a pitch count

Dos anyone have any concrete data of players or RBs that exit with a concussion and then play at a high level the following week or have 20 touches the very next week while being in concussion protocol M-T-W-Th-F?
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Interesting because in fantasy I tend to approach it exactly the opposite way. A concussion is not a knee or hamstring and you are cleared to play or you're not. If you are, you play. What risk does a pitch count mitigate?
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Understood
Sill would like to see data or what the production is when they don't miss a game.
-Example: Stafford was in concussion protocol 2 weeks, missed the game Cooper Kupp injured himself for the rest of the season.
-Why do some players go 1 week vs 2 weeks?

I'm just trying to gather data more than try to hold a position or put forth my POV.
Appreciate your feedback
 
Ministry of Pain said:
habsfan said:
Ministry of Pain said:
Even if Mixon plays, I think he will be used mainly for extra blocking in pass protection, would not expect Mixon to carry them to victory, likely a pitch count

Dos anyone have any concrete data of players or RBs that exit with a concussion and then play at a high level the following week or have 20 touches the very next week while being in concussion protocol M-T-W-Th-F?
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Interesting because in fantasy I tend to approach it exactly the opposite way. A concussion is not a knee or hamstring and you are cleared to play or you're not. If you are, you play. What risk does a pitch count mitigate?
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Understood
Sill would like to see data or what the production is when they don't miss a game.
-Example: Stafford was in concussion protocol 2 weeks, missed the game Cooper Kupp injured himself for the rest of the season.
-Why do some players go 1 week vs 2 weeks?

I'm just trying to gather data more than try to hold a position or put forth my POV.
Appreciate your feedback
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I’m playing J Williams over Mixon as my RB2 but will put Mixon in at flex if he’s playing.
 
I've had Mixon three years now I think? Despite being a good receiver you could count on him coming out on third down like you can count on the sun rising in the east - very frustrating. That seemed to shift a bit this year but now Perine has likely won that passing down work again. Regardless, I don't have the luxury of sitting Mixon pretty much ever.
 

Joe Mixon (concussion) was not seen at practice Friday.​

Mixon, who suffered a brain injury last week, has no chance to suit up in Week 12 against the Titans if he doesn't log a limited Friday session. Samaje Perine would serve as the team's No. 1 back with Mixon out. In Week 11, Perine saw 15 touches and scored three touchdowns on four receptions. Perine would be a PPR RB2 option against the Titans if Mixon is sidelined. Only the Rams have allowed a lower rushing EPA than the Titans in 2022.
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SOURCE: Jay Morrison on Twitter
Nov 25, 2022, 11:48 AM ET
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Joe Mixon (concussion) is out for Week 12 against the Titans.​

Mixon, in the league's concussion protocol after a Week 11 brain injury against the Steelers, hasn't practiced all week. Samaje Perine will take over as the Bengals' lead back against a Tennessee defense allowing the second lowest rush EPA on the season. Perine is a decent PPR RB2 based on his pass-catching opportunity in a Mixon-less Bengals offense.
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SOURCE: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Nov 25, 2022, 12:50 PM ET
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DocHolliday said:
Ministry of Pain said:
habsfan said:
Ministry of Pain said:
Even if Mixon plays, I think he will be used mainly for extra blocking in pass protection, would not expect Mixon to carry them to victory, likely a pitch count

Dos anyone have any concrete data of players or RBs that exit with a concussion and then play at a high level the following week or have 20 touches the very next week while being in concussion protocol M-T-W-Th-F?
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Interesting because in fantasy I tend to approach it exactly the opposite way. A concussion is not a knee or hamstring and you are cleared to play or you're not. If you are, you play. What risk does a pitch count mitigate?
Click to expand...
Understood
Sill would like to see data or what the production is when they don't miss a game.
-Example: Stafford was in concussion protocol 2 weeks, missed the game Cooper Kupp injured himself for the rest of the season.
-Why do some players go 1 week vs 2 weeks?

I'm just trying to gather data more than try to hold a position or put forth my POV.
Appreciate your feedback
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I’m playing J Williams over Mixon as my RB2 but will put Mixon in at flex if he’s playing.
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Why…..Johnny Ringo……you look like someone just walked over your grave.
 
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