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Mattek Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Jordan Mason
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All Mattek Fantasy Football insights about Jordan Mason
PositiveValueAug 24, 2026
Jordan Mason is recommended as a late-round draft target to provide necessary roster depth for managers who select Ashton Genty.PositiveSleeperAug 14, 2026
Mason is on Zachariason's 'live ticket' of league-winning running backs, meeting the criteria of at least 34% of rushes and at least 8% target share. Competing with 31-year-old Aaron Jones in the Minnesota Vikings backfield, Mason is probably the better runner for a more run-heavy version of the Vikings with Kyler Murray at the helm.NegativeSleeperAug 7, 2026
Jordan Mason, now with the Minnesota Vikings at age 27, has never posted double-digit fantasy points in a full season despite a strong 2024 run with San Francisco before injury. His efficiency metrics (yards per carry) were elite with the 49ers. The main concern is the Vikings' low red-zone rushing volume (9 inside-the-10 carries, 6 inside-the-5 in 2024), which is typical of the KOC offense. However, Josh Ds projects Mason as a sustained 15+ carry-per-game back capable of scoring 10–12 touchdowns, comparing him to Javonte Williams' archetype. Mason has been a positive rushing yards over expectation guy even in poor Vikings offenses; with improved offensive line and potential return to 2022–23 Vikings run-heavy scheme (Dalvin Cook had a legendary season in that configuration), Mason could pay off significantly. Positive camp reports from Vikings support the projection. Ds is willing to make a bet on Mason being a sustained 15+ carry-per-game type of guy.PositiveValueJul 14, 2026
Ranked as running back four in Mattek's middle-slot draft strategy; positioned as a real target in redraft leagues due to safety and predictability of start/sit decisions. Less favored in Best Ball formats where the ability to know when to start him is less valuable.PositiveRoleJul 14, 2026
Jordan Mason is a real target in redraft leagues due to his safety profile, though the analyst prefers other options in Best Ball formats.PositiveRoleJul 13, 2026
Jordan Mason is available as a starting running back option in round 10 of the zero running back draft strategy.PositiveRoleJun 23, 2026
Analyst mentions Jordan Mason as one of several zero running back targets available for later-round selection.NegativeRoleMay 26, 2026
Mason is characterized as an average interior rusher who provides no passing-game utility; over four seasons he has generated fewer than 40 targets, a brutal ratio that means he cannot play on passing downs. This limitation creates opportunity for De'Mond Claiborne in the Vikings backfield, as the offense will need a back who can contribute in the passing game.NegativeValueNo date
Aj Brown was very happy to add Jordan Mason and projects he will easily lead the Minnesota Vikings in carries over Aaron Jones, who he views as a lower body injury risk at this stage of his career. Brown expressed regret at not securing Mason in round nine, suggesting he was available at that draft position and represented good value that he missed.PositiveValueNo date
Jordan Mason demonstrated superior efficiency metrics in the 49ers backfield compared to Aaron Jones: much more efficient per-rush stats, strong EPA per rush, and positive rushing yards over expectation. Speaker has Jordan Mason ranked ahead of Aaron Jones on flockfantasy.com, indicating preference for Mason's value at the running back position.