Joe Mixon has a difficult matchup when his Houston Texans face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round (Saturday, 4:30 PM ET). The Chiefs allowed 101.8 rushing yards per game during the regular season, eighth-best in the league.

In the running game, Mixon has put up a team-best 1,016 rushing yards (72.6 ypg) on 245 attempts while scoring 11 rushing TDs. Mixon has added 36 receptions for 309 yards, good for 22.1 yards per game and one receiving touchdown.

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Mixon vs. the Chiefs

Mixon vs the Chiefs (since 2021): 5 GP / 61.2 RUSH YPG / RUSH TD
One opposing rusher has collected 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Chiefs during the 2024 season.
11 opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Kansas City this year.
The Chiefs have let two opposing players to record two or more rushing TDs against them this season.
The 101.8 rushing yards per game yielded by the Chiefs defense makes them the NFL's eighth-ranked run defense.
Opponents of the Chiefs have totaled 13 touchdowns on the ground (0.8 per game). The Chiefs' defense is 10th in the NFL in that category.

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Mixon Rushing Insights

Mixon has hit the over on his rushing yards totals in seven games (53.8%) out of 13 opportunities.
The Texans pass on 56.8% of their plays and run on 43.2%. They are 19th in NFL action in points scored.
He has carried the ball in 245 of his team's 434 total rushing attempts this season (56.5%).
In eight of his games this season, Mixon has run for a touchdown, including two games with multiple TDs.
He has 34.3% of his team's 35 offensive touchdowns this season (12).
He has 56 red zone rushing carries (66.7% of his team's rushing attempts inside the red zone).

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Mixon's Recent Performance

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