Joe Mixon Week 2 Outlook - Ravens at Texans

By Mike Tagliere (FantasyPros), Thu, Sep 17th 2020, 8:58am EDT

We saw Mixon in a similar role to the one he played in 2019, as he totaled a solid 20 touches against the Chargers last week, but the issue is that just one of those was a reception. In fact, Giovani Bernard out-targeted him 5 to 2. The Browns were a fantastic matchup for running backs last year, as they allowed a massive 4.96 yards per carry to running backs, which ranked as the third-highest mark in the league. The 260.4 fantasy points they allowed on the ground was the sixth-most in the league, which obviously benefits Mixon's role. This offseason didn't treat the Browns well, either, as they lost linebackers Joe Schobert, Christian Kirksey, and Adarius Taylor this offseason, then lost Mack Wilson during training camp. Their linebacking corps is a mess right now and it's one the Bengals should attack. Mixon demolished them in both matchups last year, totaling 176 total yards and two touchdowns in one game, and 186 total yards and a touchdown in the other. They are under a new coaching staff, but watching the Ravens running backs turn 21 carries into 94 yards and two touchdowns is a good sign. Mixon should be safely placed into lineups as an RB1 this week.