With Week 13 just hours from kicking off, many fantasy managers are concerned about the availability of Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon.
Mixon suffered a concussion in Week 11 and missed last week's game against Tennessee with the injury.
Is Joe Mixon healthy or injured? Is he playing today against the Kansas City Chiefs? Should I start Samaje Perine in Week 13?
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Is Joe Mixon Playing Today Against The Chiefs?
Joe Mixon suffered a concussion in Week 11 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The injury kept Mixon out of last week's game against the Tennessee Titans and he is once again questionable for a Week 13 date with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon.
With a 4:25 PM ET start time, Mixon could still technically clear concussion protocol, but ESPN's Dan Graziano reported moments ago that Mixon is "highly unlikely" to play barring any last-minute changes.
Should I Start Samaje Perine In Week 13?
Mixon managers can hold out hope until the last minute if they like, but it appears as though their stud RB will once again be forced to sit with his lingering concussion issue. If that is indeed the case, Mixon will be replaced by veteran RB Samaje Perine as the Bengals' lead back.
Perine has filled in admirably in Mixon's absence. He's totaled 175 scrimmage yards and four TDs across Weeks 11 and 12. Perine has displayed a three-down skill set in relief of Mixon. He should be considered a locked-in RB2 starter against Kansas City with Mixon out.
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