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BALLER MOVE: Target ~15
CURRENT ADP: ~25
ANALYSIS: This very well could be a breakout year for Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon. The departure of Jeremy Hill reaffirms that Mixon is unquestionably going to be the Week 1 starting running back, barring an injury. Mixon has the potential to be a three-down workhorse, and with an improved offensive line that includes Cordy Glenn, a talented left tackle when healthy. Expect an increased workload and production from this former Oklahoma Sooner.
In the previous year, Mixon struggled in the 14 games he played, with 178 carries for 626 yards and four touchdowns. He also tallied up 30 receptions on 34 targets for another 287 yards receiving. Underwhelming as those stats may be, Mixon is not the sole source of blame. Andrew Whitworth and Kevin Zeitler were both lost in free agency, which led to the Bengals fielding one of the worst offensive lines in football last year. They ended up finishing 29th in rushing and let up 40 sacks.
The future is bright for Mixon in 2018 and if this offense can find some balance, we may have a fantasy stud in the making. Still just 22 years of age, there is a lot of tread left on these tires. If you can nab him in a dynasty draft early on, you will not be disappointed.
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