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Mason performed well in that type of rushing attack during his time with the 49ers... Mason was the RB16 in fppg when Jones was out of the lineup for over a month early last season (Week 3 to Week 7)... With Kyler Murray's arrival hopefully breathing life into the offense, Mason could be a sneaky RB3/flex who might emerge as Minnesota's lead back if Jones hits the trainer's table again.
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Mason's outside-zone fit and Jones' injury history position him as sneaky RB3/flex upside.

Mason is ranked sixth among backup RBs and is expected to handle more work in 2026 as the Vikings emphasize an outside-zone scheme, which suits his skill set from his time with the 49ers. The 27-year-old was RB16 in fantasy points per game when Aaron Jones Sr. was out of the lineup for over a month early last season (Week 3 to Week 7), and posted 94 yards on 14 carries in Week 18. The source projects Mason could be a sneaky RB3/flex who might emerge as Minnesota's lead back if Jones hits the trainer's table again, especially with Kyler Murray's arrival potentially breathing life into the offense.

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