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Should I drop Joe Mixon for fantasy football Week 6? Is Joe Mixon a safe player to cut? Read the fantasy football waivers outlook.
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has yet to take the field this season and is still on the non-football injury/reserve list.
Earlier this week, the Texans provided an update on his status, but should fantasy managers continue to stash the former starting running back on their bench?
Should managers look to pivot to an alternative stash option ahead of Week 6? Let's dive in!
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Should I Drop Joe Mixon in Fantasy Football?
This week, Texans GM Nick Caserio noted that Mixon's availability for the remainder of the season has not been determined. However, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 noted that the team hopes to have more clarity in the next three to four weeks.
While Mixon does have a path to return for the stretch run, fantasy managers should not consider stashing Mixon. He still holds an unknown timetable. In addition, even if he were to return, he would not be given a massive workload due to the significant time he has missed.
While managers in 12+ teams with IR spots should continue to monitor Mixon, managers in shallower formats or in leagues without IR spots should look to cut Mixon ahead of Week 6.
More Clarity on Joe Mixon's 2025 Availability Coming Over the Next Few Weeks? https://t.co/KQnYxgV6uI
— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) October 7, 2025
Who Should I Pickup for Fantasy Football?
Managers considering cutting Mixon should instead pivot to other IR candidates with a clearer timetable and who are expected to make a larger impact when activated. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadripecsp) and Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) are prime examples of IR candidates who could become viable FLEX options later this season.
Both Coker and Watson are quickly approaching their respective season debuts and could emerge as every-down players in their respective offenses, given the nature of the wide receiver rooms.
When looking at potential running back targets, managers should consider high-upside stash candidates like Jaydon Blue or Kyle Monangai. Blue is now the Cowboys' No. 2 running back, with Miles Sanders (knee) on the IR. Monangai is also the No. 2 option in Chicago and is slowly carving into D'Andre Swift's role.
These waiver wire targets have a clearer path to outscore Mixon for the remainder of the campaign and will play a greater role in helping you secure your fantasy championship.
Jalen Coker Questionable to Make Season Debut This Weekend https://t.co/P9rSzDDFkG
— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) October 10, 2025
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