The Cincinnati Bengals haven’t gotten the production they’ve expected to get from Joe Mixon in the last two years. It is hard to argue to say that Mixon’s struggles fall on him having a lack of ability. In fact, a lot of the factors rest out of his control.
It still isn’t surprising to see Mixon looked down on slightly from where many fans may expect to see him land when ranked across the league. The most recent example is Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus ranking Mixon as the 14th best running back in the NFL:
An offensive line so bad that it was hazardous to Joe Burrow’s health has also been a major obstacle in the way of Joe Mixon having the kind of dominant production that his talent might deserve.