Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason had only four carries for three yards and one catch for three yards in Thursday night's blowout loss to the Chargers. Mason was outcarried by Aaron Jones Sr. as he made his return off injured reserve from a hamstring injury. Jones wasn't overly efficient on his touches either, handling five carries for 15 yards and adding two catches for 15 yards. It was a good matchup on paper coming into the game for the Vikings' ground game with the Chargers being ranked 28th in yards per carry and 31st in rushing touchdowns allowed, but Minnesota averaged just 3.1 yards per carry in the game. Mason and Jones will likely see a pretty even split moving forward, with Jones handling most of the pass-down duties. They will head on the road again in Week 9 for another tough matchup in Detroit.

From RotoBaller

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason has an enticing matchup, but might not have full control of the Vikings' backfield in a Thursday game at the Los Angeles Chargers. Backfield mate Aaron Jones (hamstring) is eligible to come off injured reserve as of this week, had his practice window opened, and is listed as questionable, which is a variable worth watching prior to the game. This week brings a good matchup for any Minnesota rusher as they take on a Chargers defense ranked 28th in yards per carry allowed, 31st in rushing touchdowns allowed, and 29th in expected points added from rushing defense. Mason has earned at least 15 touches in four games in a row, giving him a solid fantasy floor as a steady RB2 option. Ultimately, managers should check back in to see if Jones is active before making a final decision.

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Running back Jordan Mason has had the run of the Minnesota Vikings backfield in the past few weeks, but his workload will be worth monitoring as Aaron Jones (hamstring) is now eligible to come off injured reserve. The Vikings initially were targeting Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers, a Thursday night game, to bring back Jones, but so far, have not officially activated him. Mason has been decent if not great in Jones' absence, but it's worth noting that four of five starters on the offensive line have been impacted by injuries and starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy has missed four straight games. Mason may have another week in the lead role, but Jones is likely to play a factor when he returns.

From RotoBaller

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason should be considered an RB2/high-end Flex play when his team plays host to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Not only are the injury-riddled Vikings expected to have guard Donovan Jackson (wrist) back in the lineup, but the Eagles are among the bottom rung of defenses against fantasy running backs, ranking 24th in yards per attempt allowed and 30th in rushing first downs allowed. Only three NFL teams have surrendered more rushing touchdowns. With backfield mate Aaron Jones (hamstring) still on injured reserve, Mason should receive lead-back work in the Minnesota backfield. Although the Vikings' offense has struggled at times this season, Mason should have enough opportunity to start in fantasy lineups in Week 7.

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From FantasyLife

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason found the end zone and caught three passes Sunday against Cleveland, saving an otherwise average game with just 56 total yards. Mason and Minnesota did just enough, with the back scoring a second-half running touchdown to highlight a day in which he had 52 yards on 13 carries in Minnesota's 21-17 comeback win. The first-year Viking coughed up the ball in the first half for the second straight week, and lost some touches to backup Zavier Scott, who came in and also fumbled. The performance yardage-wise was to be expected as a decimated Vikings' O-line went against a good Cleveland front, but Mason should hang onto fantasy value as long as he can hang onto the ball. The Vikings will return to action in Week 7 after a bye next week.

From RotoBaller

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason is facing a brutal matchup in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns, but has enough command over his team's backfield to still be considered a low-end RB2. The Browns have allowed the fewest yards per carry of any team in the NFL, and the Vikings will meet them without three of five starters on their offensive line and a backup quarterback. But with fellow running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) still on injured reserve, Mason still should see a significant amount touches and a similar game plan to last week, in which he carried the ball 16 times and was targeted three times, catching all of them. Despite the highly unfavorable matchup, there's enough opportunity here for Mason to be considered for starting lineups.

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Dynasty | Vikings running back Jordan Mason had 57 rushing yards, three catches, and 15 receiving yards in a loss to the Steelers. Dynasty Analysis: The catches helped salvage his fantasy day but this was a pretty big flop for a player many hoped would be one of the top plays of the day. He'll have a few more opportunities to keep Aaron Jones on ice upon his return from injury but he'll need to be better than this to make sure that happens. His rising ADP will likely slow a touch after today's mediocre line.

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As the Minnesota Vikings' lead back, Jordan Mason should be viewed as a high-end RB2 and a starting option when his team takes on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. With Aaron Jones (hamstring) on injured reserve and unable to play, Mason will be the top option out of the Minnesota backfield until at least Week 7, and possibly longer given his effectiveness so far. The first-year Viking surpassed 100 yards and scored twice last week as the No. 1 back, and now he takes on a Pittsburgh defense that ranks 19th in yards per attempt allowed and 31st in missed tackles. Now that Minnesota has other key pieces like left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) and receiver Jordan Addison (suspension) back in action, Mason should have a starring role in an offense on the rise.

From RotoBaller

Dynasty | Vikings running back Jordan Mason had 116 rushing yards and two touchdowns against the Bengals on Sunday. Dynasty Analysis: While the Bengals clearly look like a team that may have just thrown in the towel, Mason may have also just ended the "Aaron Jones era" in Minnesota. He's always been an effective runner and this was no different. With Jones on IR, Mason will look to secure the lead back job permanently over the next few weeks. His ADP is on the rise and he needs to be in lineups every week at this point.

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From FantasyLife

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason made his first start in place of Aaron Jones Sr. (hamstring) during Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Vikings said they planned to heavily involve Mason in the game plan, which they certainly did. Mason rushed 16 times for 116 yards and two touchdowns in the blowout victory. He wasn't targeted in the passing game, which is a bit of a concern going forward. However, Mason is going to be just fine if he continues to rush the ball like that. He'll get a tougher matchup next week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mason remains the primary back going forward, so fantasy managers should consider him a low-end RB1 for Week 4.

From RotoBaller

Vikings' RB Jordan Mason ran for 116 yards on 16 carries with two touchdowns in Sunday's win against the Bengals.

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason is expected to take on a "heavy load" when the Vikings face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. With lead running back Aaron Jones Sr. (hamstring) on the injured reserve, the former 49er is slated to see the bulk of the carries. Last season, Mason proved to be a reliable RB1 when he replaced the injured Christian McCaffrey. Through the seven games in which Mason saw more than 40 snaps, the running back averaged a stellar 95.3 rushing yards per game with 14.8 PPR points per game. This afternoon, the Vikings will face the Bengals, who have allowed the second-most PPR points to opposing RBs this season, which makes Mason a must-start low-end RB1 in all formats.

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From FantasyLife

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason is in line for a heavy workload in Week 3. Signed this offseason, Mason has already logged 24 carries for 98 yards through two games, and with Aaron Jones Sr. landing on injured reserve, the backfield is now his to lead. Mason proved last year with the 49ers that he can handle volume, producing 667 yards and three touchdowns on 128 carries across seven starts in 2024. Now he draws a favorable matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, who have allowed the third-most half-PPR fantasy points to running backs early this season. With both opportunity and matchup working in his favor, Mason profiles as a high-end RB2 with RB1 upside in Week 3.

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From FantasyLife

With Aaron Jones (hamstring) out for a minimum of four weeks, Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason is a quality RB2 candidate against a bad Cincinnati defense. The Vikings have been among the most hard-luck teams in the league in terms of injuries, and will enter Week 3 without their starting quarterback, center, and possibly left tackle -- meaning Minnesota needs its running game to get going in the worst way. Cincinnati is a bottom-five defense against fantasy running backs, and better for Mason, he has very little competition for touches with unproven Zavier Scott and recently signed Cam Akers as the only other real options. Mason also could see some of the receiving work that normally goes to Jones, making him a clear starter with a reasonable chance at a big week.

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