Joe Mixon Week 15 Preview vs. the Dolphins

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon has a tough matchup in Week 15 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), facing the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins are giving up the seventh-fewest rushing yards in the league, 105.6 per game.

Mixon has compiled a team-leading 887 total rushing yards on 205 carries (88.7 ypg). He's also added 11 rushing TDs. Mixon has also reeled in 27 passes for 244 yards (24.4 ypg). Mixon's also scored one TD in the passing game.

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Mixon vs. the Dolphins

• Mixon vs the Dolphins (since 2021): 2 GP / 71.5 RUSH YPG / RUSH TD
• The Dolphins defense has not allowed a rusher to rack up 100 or more yards on the ground in a game in the 2024 season.
• 10 opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Miami this year.
• The Dolphins have given up two or more rushing TDs to two opposing rushers this season.
• Mixon will play against the NFL's seventh-ranked rush defense this week. The Dolphins concede 105.6 yards on the ground per game.
• The Dolphins have the No. 13 defense in the league in rushing TDs allowed, giving up 12 this season (0.9 per game).

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Mixon Rushing Insights

• Mixon has gone over his rushing yards total in 70.0% of his opportunities (seven of 10 games).
• The Texans pass on 55.9% of their plays and run on 44.1%. They are 13th in NFL action in points scored.
• He has handled 58.4% of his team's 351 rushing attempts this season (205).
• Mixon has scored at least once on the ground eight times this year, with multiple rushing TDs in two of those contests.
• He has 41.4% of his team's 29 offensive touchdowns this season (12).
• He has 46 carries in the red zone (67.6% of his team's 68 red zone rushes).

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Mixon's Recent Performance