RB Jordan Mason, MIN (2 Viewers)

[Uncle Leo]

Congratulations to all that drafted this stud. This was always going to happen. It just happened a lot faster due to the injury opportunity.

 

[ffmail4me]

He has been good from day 1. Runs so hard and if he stays healthy he’s going to be a league winner.

 

[The Frankman]

Jordan Mason rushed 16 times for 116 yards and two touchdowns in the Vikings’ Week 3 win over the Bengals.

Mason wasn’t targeted in the passing game as Carson Wentz attempted just 20 passes. The plan came together, as Mason posted the biggest box score as the Vikings adjusted to life without both J.J. McCarthy and Aaron Jones. Fantasy managers might be surprised he carried the ball “only” 16 times in a game the Vikes won 48-10, but constant Bengals miscues kept setting the Vikes up with elite field position. Either way, his five- and four-yard scores — which both came with the Vikings already in blowout mode — got the job done on the digital gridiron. Guaranteed to remain a point of emphasis for Minnesota’s Week 4 Irish road trip to face the Steelers in Dublin, Mason will find himself on the RB1/2 borderline.
- Rotoworld

There was a thought he'd rotate a bit with Zavier Scott/Akers, but there was no real rotation. Mason played 36/60 snaps while Scott had 17 and Akers 7.

 

[rockaction]

Yeah, I'm going to victory lap this.

Post in thread 'RB Jordan Mason, MIN'

Mar 16, 2025

Huh. He's likely the best pure runner on the Vikings right now. Maybe I'm too impressed by how he ran against the Jets, but he broke that defense before it was broken. Totally exposed them during that game. He's a hard, one-cut runner.

I like him and would try to acquire him. I think he starts when Jones gets injured and never really gives that role up once he does. Bold call right here from me right now. The Vikings are savvy and wanted him for a reason, it seems. Flesh out the RB room without having to use any picks on Day One or Day Two. Get your Day Three back in a proven form.

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[Faust]

@32BeatWriters
"After two weeks of splitting gap scheme and zone runs, they leaned heavily on the outside zone game...During his runs, Mason appeared very comfortable with making decisions about when to cut up field and when to keep pushing to the edge."

@matthewcoller on Jordan Mason's usage

https://x.com/32beatwriters/status/1970850978330300513?s=61

 

[jm192]

If you were going to Sell high, who/what would you target?

Someone sent me an offer of Sutton for Mason. I'm dealing with the Lamb injury, so I wouldn't hate getting a WR. But I feel like Mason is going to be so good the rest of the way. Flipside, I don't think I'll get like a WR1 out of him.

 

[ffmail4me]

If you were going to Sell high, who/what would you target?

Someone sent me an offer of Sutton for Mason. I'm dealing with the Lamb injury, so I wouldn't hate getting a WR. But I feel like Mason is going to be so good the rest of the way. Flipside, I don't think I'll get like a WR1 out of him.

I wouldn’t move any of my shares of Mason for Sutton…

 

[msudaisy26]

If you were going to Sell high, who/what would you target?

Someone sent me an offer of Sutton for Mason. I'm dealing with the Lamb injury, so I wouldn't hate getting a WR. But I feel like Mason is going to be so good the rest of the way. Flipside, I don't think I'll get like a WR1 out of him.

I would need a little more. I think Sutton is a mid to low end wr2. I would need a low end wr 1 or high end wr 2 or Sutton and a rb like Pollard.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

What are we thinking about Mason ROS gang? Dude went off last weekend and looks to be an RB1, however Aaron Jones is set to come back in a number of weeks.

Is this a guy you would consider buying still?

 

[cheese]

What are we thinking about Mason ROS gang? Dude went off last weekend and looks to be an RB1, however Aaron Jones is set to come back in a number of weeks.

Is this a guy you would consider buying still?

He still has a limitation because of his lack of receiving and that will be amplified when Jones comes back. Also, KOC is a notorious pass around the goal line play caller. With that said, expect him to have a huge rushing projection the next few weeks due to volume and being on a good team. He may even hold that part of it when Jones returns.

 

[jobarules]

What are we thinking about Mason ROS gang? Dude went off last weekend and looks to be an RB1, however Aaron Jones is set to come back in a number of weeks.

Is this a guy you would consider buying still?

I think hes a great sell high if you can get RB1 value for him even though it may make you look stupid for a few weeks.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

I'm trying to buy. Need a good #2 or #3 RB for my squad

 

[zamboni]

I'm trying to buy. Need a good #2 or #3 RB for my squad

I think he's a good floor guy, but don't see much ceiling with him. Seems like he thrived in the Niners system, but now struggling with a more decimated offensive line.

 

[Max55]

I think when Aaron Jones comes back it goes to 60/40 with Mason getting almost zero passing game. Just not sure who is the 60 and who is the 40. Jones was the starter at the beginning of the year but always suspected Mason would be by the end.

I see Mason as a RB 2/3 when Jones comes back.

 

[Uncle Leo]

He has been very average while Aaron Jones has been out. Not that I expected Rico type of an output, but it’s been very mediocre. He absolutely did not separate himself from AJ.

 

[jobarules]

I'm trying to buy. Need a good #2 or #3 RB for my squad

Seems like Mason's been a little forgotten about in recent weeks due to some tough matchups and a bye. I think hes a great buy but will temper expectations when Jones comes back this will be a clear RBBC.

 

[jobarules]

He has been very average while Aaron Jones has been out. Not that I expected Rico type of an output, but it’s been very mediocre. He absolutely did not separate himself from AJ.

He had a monster game vs cincy, then two decent but not special games vs cincy and pitt with most of their offensive line out, then a bye.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

I'm trying to buy. Need a good #2 or #3 RB for my squad

Seems like Mason's been a little forgotten about in recent weeks due to some tough matchups and a bye. I think hes a great buy but will temper expectations when Jones comes back this will be a clear RBBC.

Yep, definitely

 

[Judge Smails]

He should eat this week

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

Yeah I feel like Mason is getting a bit of a bad rap here. At 4.7 ypc, he's got a fine average, it took a little for Wentz to settle in, Addison was also a new adjustment. I would like to see 4-5 catches instead of 2-3. Duh.

When JJ and Aaron are healthy, I will worry but until then, I'm on the optimistic side. Philly run de ain't all that.

 

[King of the Jungle]

Yeah I feel like Mason is getting a bit of a bad rap here. At 4.7 ypc, he's got a fine average, it took a little for Wentz to settle in, Addison was also a new adjustment. I would like to see 4-5 catches instead of 2-3. Duh.

When JJ and Aaron are healthy, I will worry but until then, I'm on the optimistic side. Philly run de ain't all that.

Their oline should be getting healthier as well, Mason is playing just fine and should improve when blocking becomes more competent.

 

[kyoun1e]

Yeah I feel like Mason is getting a bit of a bad rap here. At 4.7 ypc, he's got a fine average, it took a little for Wentz to settle in, Addison was also a new adjustment. I would like to see 4-5 catches instead of 2-3. Duh.

When JJ and Aaron are healthy, I will worry but until then, I'm on the optimistic side. Philly run de ain't all that.

Their oline should be getting healthier as well, Mason is playing just fine and should improve when blocking becomes more competent.

Been trying to trade him in package deals for buy lows on the likes of D. Henry and S. Barkley and you'd think Mason is a total bum.

Will be interesting to see how they integrate A. Jones. Gotta think Mason remains the 1A here and gets his touches.

 

[King of the Jungle]

Yeah I feel like Mason is getting a bit of a bad rap here. At 4.7 ypc, he's got a fine average, it took a little for Wentz to settle in, Addison was also a new adjustment. I would like to see 4-5 catches instead of 2-3. Duh.

When JJ and Aaron are healthy, I will worry but until then, I'm on the optimistic side. Philly run de ain't all that.

Their oline should be getting healthier as well, Mason is playing just fine and should improve when blocking becomes more competent.

Been trying to trade him in package deals for buy lows on the likes of D. Henry and S. Barkley and you'd think Mason is a total bum.

Will be interesting to see how they integrate A. Jones. Gotta think Mason remains the 1A here and gets his touches.

I think there is risk, however I think Mason has ran well given the circumstances.

 

[Proteus]

On the verge of offering Hampton to the Vidal owner for Mason.

Would ye? 14 teamer where help is hard to come by.

 

[msudaisy26]

On the verge of offering Hampton to the Vidal owner for Mason.

Would ye? 14 teamer where help is hard to come by.

Depends on the league. Dynasty never, redraft it is close.

 

[Proteus]

On the verge of offering Hampton to the Vidal owner for Mason.

Would ye? 14 teamer where help is hard to come by.

Depends on the league. Dynasty never, redraft it is close.

Redraft. And not to derail the thread, what is Mason's ROS outlook the way we're seeing it?

Is Aaron Jones just a ghost? Or is this current usage going to destabilize for Mason?

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Is Aaron Jones just a ghost? Or is this current usage going to destabilize for Mason?

AJones has a chance to return. I didn’t think he looked great prior to the injury, but that’s just like my opinion maaaaan.

But he will likely eat into Mason’s touches.

I’d hold on Hampton if you can. In my redraft I’d rather sit on Hampton for a late season/playoff run, but that’s me. I also have the depth to do that. Situations vary.

 

[jobarules]

On the verge of offering Hampton to the Vidal owner for Mason.

Would ye? 14 teamer where help is hard to come by.

Depends on the league. Dynasty never, redraft it is close.

Redraft. And not to derail the thread, what is Mason's ROS outlook the way we're seeing it?

Is Aaron Jones just a ghost? Or is this current usage going to destabilize for Mason?

Why do you think Jones would be a ghost? Nothing has shown me he isnt a valuable player for thr Vikings. This will be a 50/50 split with Jones getting the catches and Mason getting goal line IMO. Gonna be very frustrating for fantasy as both guys will be flexes. Not much different than KW3/Charbs.

 

[Riffraff]

Been trying to trade him in package deals for buy lows on the likes of D. Henry and S. Barkley and you'd think Mason is a total bum.

Any time you can trade an injury replacement player for a starter - do it.

 

[Proteus]

On the verge of offering Hampton to the Vidal owner for Mason.

Would ye? 14 teamer where help is hard to come by.

Depends on the league. Dynasty never, redraft it is close.

Redraft. And not to derail the thread, what is Mason's ROS outlook the way we're seeing it?

Is Aaron Jones just a ghost? Or is this current usage going to destabilize for Mason?

Why do you think Jones would be a ghost? Nothing has shown me he isnt a valuable player for thr Vikings. This will be a 50/50 split with Jones getting the catches and Mason getting goal line IMO. Gonna be very frustrating for fantasy as both guys will be flexes. Not much different than KW3/Charbs.

Simply the possibility that either his injury lingers too much for him to get back to form this season, or they like Mason enough for it become 70/30 or the like in his favor regardless.

 

[Max55]

On the verge of offering Hampton to the Vidal owner for Mason.

Would ye? 14 teamer where help is hard to come by.

Depends on the league. Dynasty never, redraft it is close.

Redraft. And not to derail the thread, what is Mason's ROS outlook the way we're seeing it?

Is Aaron Jones just a ghost? Or is this current usage going to destabilize for Mason?

Why do you think Jones would be a ghost? Nothing has shown me he isnt a valuable player for thr Vikings. This will be a 50/50 split with Jones getting the catches and Mason getting goal line IMO. Gonna be very frustrating for fantasy as both guys will be flexes. Not much different than KW3/Charbs.

Simply the possibility that either his injury lingers too much for him to get back to form this season, or they like Mason enough for it become 70/30 or the like in his favor regardless.

70/30 seems too much to me.

 

[kyoun1e]

Total disaster.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

There goes most of his value.

 

[zamboni]

Unfortunately, Mason has turned out to be the guy we thought he was: a product of the Shanny Niners system. A hard nosed runner that’s hard to bring down, but won’t create much on his own and offers virtually nothing in the passing game.

At this stage, he’s a consummate roster clogger. You don’t want to start him unless absolutely necessary but don’t want to drop him in case the Vikings figure things out and Jones gets hurt again.

 

[jobarules]

Love staring at a 1 in my lineup all weekend

 

[WaltonGoggins]

glad I benched him in all leagues just wasn't worth the risk with Jones back.

 

[JohnnyU]

It seems the fantasy faucet is constantly turning on and off with Mason. Even dating back to the 49’ers.

 

[FantasyGuru24]

It sucks, but no RB can survive playing next Carson Wentz .. I keep asking myself which ginger fell off harder:

“Wentz after tearing his ACL, or Prince Harry after marrying Meghan?”

 

[Gr00vus]

They basically had to abandon the run in the 2nd quarter last night due to the score. Hard to make long term judgements based on that game.

 

[ghostguy123]

Apparently I shoulda checked to see if Jones was playing. Oopsie

 

[brewer]

They basically had to abandon the run in the 2nd quarter last night due to the score. Hard to make long term judgements based on that game.

I hear what you are saying and that is in fact exactly what they did, but I guess I question if giving up on a run game that early is really ever the best plan.

 

[Max55]

I said this a couple posts ago but imo Mason/Jones is going to be about 50/50.

Mason will get goaline.

Jones will get passing work.

Both low end RB2/3s with an occasional spike week.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Interestingly AJones was in on the 1st series for 1st & 2nd downs and Mason came in on 3rd to pass protect.

Throughout the game, Jones saw runs up the gut. It was Mason in on the goal to go, but it was a PA pass, and Mason didn’t run a route.

Gives me a bit of validation for dealing him + TeSlaa for Davante Adams earlier this week. I didn’t think it would be this bad, but then I didn’t think Wentz would be a total and complete disaster either.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Both low end RB2/3s with an occasional spike week.

I’d suggest 3/4s given the OL and defensive woes. This is a team that’s constantly pressured (67%!), can’t sustain drives, and falls behind on the scoreboard early.

That’s a disastrous recipe for RB production.

 

[rockaction]

Interestingly AJones was in on the 1st series for 1st & 2nd downs and Mason came in on 3rd to pass protect.

Throughout the game, Jones saw runs up the gut. It was Mason in on the goal to go, but it was a PA pass, and Mason didn’t run a route.

Gives me a bit of validation for dealing him + TeSlaa for Davante Adams earlier this week. I didn’t think it would be this bad, but then I didn’t think Wentz would be a total and complete disaster either.

Redraft or dynasty, man? Just curious.

 

[rockaction]

Man, this has been rough. I mean you would have thought he might run a route or three over four games. I mean, I want to check his routes run. Even if he were a decoy it would have been better than this usage. Woof.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Interestingly AJones was in on the 1st series for 1st & 2nd downs and Mason came in on 3rd to pass protect.

Throughout the game, Jones saw runs up the gut. It was Mason in on the goal to go, but it was a PA pass, and Mason didn’t run a route.

Gives me a bit of validation for dealing him + TeSlaa for Davante Adams earlier this week. I didn’t think it would be this bad, but then I didn’t think Wentz would be a total and complete disaster either.

Redraft or dynasty, man? Just curious.

Dynasty. Competitive team 1st year after a start-up. Deep at RB, BYEs + Garrett Wilson injury created a need for a WR.

 

[rockaction]

Interestingly AJones was in on the 1st series for 1st & 2nd downs and Mason came in on 3rd to pass protect.

Throughout the game, Jones saw runs up the gut. It was Mason in on the goal to go, but it was a PA pass, and Mason didn’t run a route.

Gives me a bit of validation for dealing him + TeSlaa for Davante Adams earlier this week. I didn’t think it would be this bad, but then I didn’t think Wentz would be a total and complete disaster either.

Redraft or dynasty, man? Just curious.

Dynasty. Competitive team 1st year after a start-up. Deep at RB, BYEs + Garrett Wilson injury created a need for a WR.

Okay. Very cool. Don't hate it at all if you have a shot. Def don't hate it if Adams can coax one more year out of himself.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Interestingly AJones was in on the 1st series for 1st & 2nd downs and Mason came in on 3rd to pass protect.

Throughout the game, Jones saw runs up the gut. It was Mason in on the goal to go, but it was a PA pass, and Mason didn’t run a route.

Gives me a bit of validation for dealing him + TeSlaa for Davante Adams earlier this week. I didn’t think it would be this bad, but then I didn’t think Wentz would be a total and complete disaster either.

Redraft or dynasty, man? Just curious.

Dynasty. Competitive team 1st year after a start-up. Deep at RB, BYEs + Garrett Wilson injury created a need for a WR.

Okay. Very cool. Don't hate it at all if you have a shot. Def don't hate it if Adams can coax one more year out of himself.

The bolded is exactly the mentality I had making the deal.

Part it was the GW injury short term. Another part was that Jamo has been an epic bust. Same league I just added Ja’Chase in, so kind of a go for it move. When healthy I strongly prefer Jamo as my WR5 behind Chase, Rice, GW, and Adams as a what the heck flex or BYE filler.

 

[rockaction]

When healthy I strongly prefer Jamo as my WR5 behind Chase, Rice, GW, and Adams as a what the heck flex or BYE filler.

Strong WR corps. Very strong. Good luck!