Who Should I Start? - Week 17

Christian McCaffrey or Joe Mixon

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  Christian McCaffrey
RB - CAR
Christian McCaffrey
at ATL, Sun 4pm EST
 Joe Mixon
RB - CIN
Joe Mixon
at BAL, Sun 4pm EST
  
 
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ECR# 13# 37-
Best Rank# 7# 15-
Worst Rank# 23# 60-
    
Matchup 
    
Opponent at SF vs. BAL-
Matchup Rank127-
    
    
Stats Allowed   
Rush Att30.727.2
Rush Yds116.3111.3
Rush TD0.80.8
    
Fantasy Points 
    
Season Total0.00.0-
Avg Game‐‐-
Avg Projection10.98.2-
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  Christian McCaffrey
RB - CAR
Christian McCaffrey
Joe Mixon
RB - CIN
Joe Mixon
2017 Schedule 
Week 1 at SF
13 rush, 47 yds, 0 td
7 tar, 5 rec, 38 yds, 0 td		 vs. BAL
8 rush, 9 yds, 0 td
3 tar, 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 td
Week 2 vs. BUF
8 rush, 10 yds, 0 td
5 tar, 4 rec, 34 yds, 0 td		 vs. HOU
9 rush, 36 yds, 0 td
1 tar, 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 td
Week 3 vs. NO
4 rush, 16 yds, 0 td
11 tar, 9 rec, 101 yds, 0 td		 at GB
18 rush, 62 yds, 0 td
3 tar, 3 rec, 39 yds, 0 td
Week 4 at NE
6 rush, 16 yds, 0 td
6 tar, 4 rec, 33 yds, 0 td		 at CLE
17 rush, 29 yds, 0 td
4 tar, 4 rec, 19 yds, 0 td
Week 5 at DET
3 rush, 7 yds, 0 td
7 tar, 5 rec, 31 yds, 1 td		 vs. BUF
15 rush, 51 yds, 1 td
Week 6 vs. PHI
4 rush, 8 yds, 0 td
14 tar, 10 rec, 56 yds, 1 td		BYE WEEK
Week 7 at CHI
7 rush, 10 yds, 0 td
9 tar, 7 rec, 36 yds, 0 td		 at PIT
7 rush, 48 yds, 0 td
3 tar, 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 td
Week 8 at TB
4 rush, 3 yds, 0 td
7 tar, 5 rec, 49 yds, 0 td		 vs. IND
11 rush, 18 yds, 0 td
3 tar, 3 rec, 91 yds, 0 td
Week 9 vs. ATL
15 rush, 66 yds, 1 td
6 tar, 5 rec, 28 yds, 0 td		 at JAC
13 rush, 31 yds, 1 td
4 tar, 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 td
Week 10 vs. MIA
5 rush, 23 yds, 1 td
7 tar, 3 rec, 27 yds, 1 td		 at TEN
9 rush, 37 yds, 1 td
3 tar, 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 td
Week 11BYE WEEK at DEN
20 rush, 49 yds, 0 td
2 tar, 2 rec, 0 yds, 0 td
Week 12 at NYJ
7 rush, 62 yds, 0 td
5 tar, 2 rec, 35 yds, 0 td		 vs. CLE
23 rush, 114 yds, 1 td
3 tar, 3 rec, 51 yds, 0 td
Week 13 at NO
6 rush, 16 yds, 0 td
6 tar, 5 rec, 33 yds, 1 td		 vs. PIT
7 rush, 34 yds, 0 td
1 tar, 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 td
Week 14 vs. MIN
8 rush, 35 yds, 0 td
4 tar, 3 rec, 18 yds, 0 td		 vs. CHI
Week 15 vs. GB
12 rush, 63 yds, 0 td
7 tar, 6 rec, 73 yds, 1 td		 at MIN
Week 16 vs. TB
9 rush, 39 yds, 0 td
4 tar, 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 td		 vs. DET
3 rush, 12 yds, 0 td
3 tar, 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 td
Week 17 at ATL at BAL
  Christian McCaffrey
RB - CAR
Christian McCaffrey
at ATL, Sun 4pm EST
 Joe Mixon
RB - CIN
Joe Mixon
at BAL, Sun 4pm EST
Rushing
   
Rush Attempts9.011.7
Rush Yards35.542.9
Rush TDs0.20.3
   
Receiving
   
Receptions5.82.3
Rec Yards45.418.2
Rec TDs0.30.0
   
Points
   
Fantasy Points10.98.2
   
  Christian McCaffrey
RB - CAR
Christian McCaffrey
Joe Mixon
RB - CIN
Joe Mixon
2016 Points 
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  Christian McCaffrey
RB - CAR
Christian McCaffrey
Joe Mixon
RB - CIN
Joe Mixon
2017 Targets 
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Week 1781
  Christian McCaffrey
RB - CAR
Christian McCaffrey
at ATL, Sun 4pm EST
 Joe Mixon
RB - CIN
Joe Mixon
at BAL, Sun 4pm EST
Expert 
Bobby Sylvester
FantasyPros		 Mixon has been limited in practice this week, and while he may play, this seems to be Gio's backfield at the moment, so you would be better off avoiding the headache of seeing your running back total just 8 to 12 touches.
Derek Lofland
Fantasy Football Maniax		McCaffrey had 94 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown the last time these teams played. McCaffrey should be low-end RB1 for Week 17. 
Dan Harris
FantasyPros		McCaffrey disappointed in Week 16 against the Bucs, gaining just 58 total yards. But he saw more rushing attempts than Jonathan Stewart and was far more effective. The Panthers still have an outside chance at the division, so expect them to play hard against Atlanta next weekend. That bodes extremely well for McCaffrey, as the Falcons struggle against pass-catching backs, allowing the most receptions to the position. That should keep McCaffrey as a borderline RB1 in Week 17. 
Mike Tagliere
FantasyPros		In a game that means everything to both the Panthers and the Falcons, expect McCaffrey to be used a lot this week. The Falcons continually allow massive yardage through the air to running backs, and now allowed 10 more receptions to them than any other team. This matchup was made for McCaffrey, who burned them for 94 yards and a touchdown the last time they played. At this point, Mixon should be well-rested and ready to rock against the Lions, who have now allowed 14 rushing touchdowns on the season, including 11 of them in their last nine games, which is behind only the Bills. The Bengals have to stay competitive in this game in order for Mixon to have an RB1 ceiling, which could prove to be a chore for them after watching the last two games. Meanwhile, the Lions are in a playoff race and trying to win a wild card berth. If Mixon suits up, you have to play him as a high-end RB2 who should score.