FantasyPros Articles on Jordan Mason
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First and foremost, it should be noted that the Vikings had a dreadful season on offense last year that extended well beyond the running back room. That group has been largely revamped this year, headlined by the addition of Kyler Murray, and rushing quarterbacks have long proven to boost a running back's efficiency on the ground. Mason may very well be in line for a big workload in an offense that's expected to put up more points this season, making him a value at his ADP of RB41.
STACKED’s take
Mason's poor season masked by Vikings' offense; Murray addition and Jones' age create workload path.
Mason finished as RB41 in half PPR PPG last season (7.6) but was RB9 in weeks 1-7 while filling in for Christian McCaffrey; the source argues his poor season reflects Minnesota's dreadful offense rather than his talent. The Vikings revamped their offense with Kyler Murray, a rushing quarterback proven to boost running back efficiency. Minnesota ran the third fewest plays per game last season (26th in points, 28th in yards), masking Mason's actual performance: 4.8 yards per carry, 4.6 true yards per carry (13th best in NFL), and through the last eight weeks ranked third in explosive run percentage, ninth in success rate, and 10th in missed tackles forced. Over four seasons, Mason's 91.3 PFF rushing grade ranks 10th among all running backs; he averages 5.1 yards per carry, 3.4 yards after contact per carry, and first down or touchdown on 26.6% of runs—each third best among 56 running backs with 300+ carries. Aaron Jones (age 32, injury-prone) returns on a one-year deal, positioning Mason for significant workload in an improved offense at ADP RB41 (113 overall).
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