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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
Matthew Coller expects this to be Jordan Mason's backfield with Aaron Jones spelling him in Minnesota. Mason's 13.8% explosive-run rate ranked No. 4 among 49 RBs with at least 100 carries last season, while Jones was below league average. The source modeled explosive-run rate over expected and found Aaron Jones was an outlier in how far below expected he was in 2025, suggesting the wheels may have fallen off for Jones. Market has already shifted: a month ago Jones came off the board first, now Mason goes about 15 picks ahead. At Underdog ADP 109.8 (10th round), the source views this price as too cheap for the lead back.PositiveBreakoutAug 10, 2026
Jordan Mason posted a career year in Minnesota in 2025 with 159-758-6 rushing after leaving San Francisco; consensus ADP of 116.8 (RB38) aligns with 2026 projections of 169-760-6, suggesting the Vikings' backfield offers more clarity and opportunity than Denver's muddied situation, making Mason a more attractive target than his Round 10 ADP peers.PositiveBreakoutAug 7, 2026
Mason is one of the source's biggest stances this offseason as a dark-horse RB1 candidate. He is the superior runner compared to Aaron Jones, averaging 4.9 yards per attempt versus Jones's 4.2 last season, a gap likely to widen as Jones turns 32. From Week 10 onward last season, Mason ranked third in explosive run rate, ninth in success rate, and 10th in missed tackles forced per attempt among RBs with 50+ carries. Even if Jones handles passing situations, Mason could produce 1,000+ rushing yards and double-digit touchdowns. The arrival of Kyler Murray at quarterback should upgrade the Vikings' passing game, forcing defenses to respect play-action and opening running lanes. Jones has played 12 or fewer games in two of the past three years, creating opportunity for Mason to have the backfield to himself in multiple contests. The source identifies Mason as one of his favorite RBs to target after pick 100.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Matthew Berry notes Jordan Mason gains value in more touchdown-heavy scoring formats, making him a more appealing target in non-PPR or standard leagues.PositiveRoleNo date
Mason has had a partial workload over the past two years but has flashed in that time (1,689 yards, 9 TDs). A bully of a runner (5.1 yards per carry for career), Mason feels likely to earn the No. 1 RB role this season for the Vikings, which puts him in line for 250+ rushes.PositiveRoleNo date
Jordan Mason is generating significant positive buzz as the likely favorite for touches in the revamped Vikings offense with Kyler Murray. Beat reporters and Fantasy Life contributors have been advocating for him. After Week 10 last year, Mason ranked 3rd in explosive run percentage and 10th in missed tackles forced per attempt, compared to Aaron Jones at 37th in success rate. Across 16 contests, Mason averaged more yards per carry and per game than Jones and consistently earned snaps in the red zone, with Kevin O'Connell clearly trusting him near the goal line. Kyler Murray plans to tilt exposures toward Mason while remaining relatively agnostic on both cheap Vikings backs.