Evaluating Houston Texans RBs in Fantasy Football

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Mixon spent seven seasons as Cincinnati’s go-to back, but he turns 28 on July 24 and the Bengals opted to waive him, despite a stellar NFL career.

The 2023 campaign marked the fourth 1,000-yard rushing season in his last six years and his fifth with 210 or more carries. Injuries have been a bit of an issue — he’s only played every game in a season twice in his career.

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What has made Mixon a regular running back in fantasy is that he is a three-down player who adds considerable value as a receiver. Over the past two seasons, he has caught 112 passes — 60 in 2022 and 52 last season — which represents the most receptions and receiving yards (441 in 2022 and 376 in 2023) of his career.

The cherry on top is that Mixon is also one of the most prolific running backs in the league. Over the last three seasons, he has thrown for 37 touchdowns. He comes to Houston with a history of success and consistency, something the Texans have been sorely lacking for years.