FantasyPros Articles on Jordan Mason
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Mason's 5.1 YPC average is tied for fourth with James Cook among active NFL running backs. The only players better (with at least 500 carries) are J.K. Dobbins (5.2), Jahmyr Gibbs (5.3) and De'Von Achane (5.6). The Vikings have implemented a new rushing scheme that suits Mason's skill set well. New assistant head coach Frank Smith comes from Miami, where he served as the offensive coordinator for the last four seasons. Smith's wide-zone approach incorporates some of Kyle Shanahan's concepts.
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Mason's elite efficiency and new Shanahan-style scheme position him for career-high rushing yards and low-end RB2 upside
The source identifies Mason as a sleeper with elite per-touch efficiency: 5.1 yards per carry (tied for 4th among active RBs with James Cook; only J.K. Dobbins at 5.2, Jahmyr Gibbs at 5.3, and De'Von Achane at 5.6 are better with 500+ carries). The Vikings' new rushing scheme under Frank Smith (from Miami, incorporating Kyle Shanahan concepts) suits Mason's skill set well, and Mason has prior experience in this scheme from his three years under Shanahan in San Francisco. In 2024 when Christian McCaffrey was injured, Mason amassed 504 total yards and three touchdowns in four games, finishing with 789 rushing yards and 5.2 YPC in 12 games before an ankle injury. The addition of Kyler Murray (dual-threat QB) will open wider running lanes. Training camp reports indicate Mason looks like a stud in this scheme, and the source expects a career-high in rushing yards with low-end RB2 numbers if he improves on six scores from last season.
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