MIN Jordan Mason
NFL player. Position: RB. Team: MIN.
Quick Facts
- Position: RB
- Team: MIN (Minnesota Vikings)
- Bye week (2026): 6
- FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 132
2026 Outlook
Mason commands a top-tier efficiency baseline among NFL running backs, posting a 91.3 PFF rushing grade that ranks 10th among qualified running backs over the past four seasons. His elite efficiency profile makes him a breakout candidate in 2026 if the Vikings commit to a featured role. With strong pass-catching ability and elite per-carry production, Mason profiles as a value target in late-round redraft strategies. (per Fantasy Football: Running back sleepers for 2026 fantasy drafts)
Vikings RB competition (July 2026): Mason heads into training camp with the edge over aging veteran Aaron Jones (31, coming off his worst season with just 12 games played). While the consensus expects Mason to win the starting job, the competition remains "far from a lock" — Jones' experience and familiarity with Minnesota's system could extend the committee if Mason doesn't run away with it. Mason's value as both a rusher and pass-catcher positions him to be an "extremely valuable fantasy back" if he earns the outright starting role, but limited pass-catch ability creates a ceiling in split-committee scenarios. Monitor Demond Claiborne and Zavier Scott as they could carve significant roles in the passing attack (per Key NFL Training Camp Battles For Fantasy Football Owners To Watch: TreVeyon Henderson Will Look To Breakout).
Role / Depth Chart
Competing with Aaron Jones for lead back role. Early edge to Mason based on age and efficiency, but committee structure possible if Jones maintains coaching staff preference. Demond Claiborne and Zavier Scott have depth potential in passing situations (per Key NFL Training Camp Battles For Fantasy Football Owners To Watch: TreVeyon Henderson Will Look To Breakout).
Recent News
- 2026-05-30 — NFL Backfield Rankings: Grading Every Team's Running Backs [2026] (NFL Backfield Rankings: Grading Every Team's Running Backs [2026])
- 2026-06-01 — Best Running Backs for Fantasy Football 2026 (Best Running Backs for Fantasy Football 2026)
- 2026-06-15 — 3 Late-Round Fantasy Football Sleepers to Target (2026) (3 Late-Round Fantasy Football Sleepers to Target (2026))
- 2026-05-03 — 4 Vikings Players on Thin Ice after the Draft (4 Vikings Players on Thin Ice after the Draft)
- 2026-03-30 — 2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's pick predictions for Rounds 1-7 (2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's pick predictions for Rounds 1-7)
- 2026-06-08 — Browns QB battle, Patrick Mahomes’ recovery among top NFL minicamp storylines - The... (Browns QB battle, Patrick Mahomes’ recovery among top NFL minicamp storylines - The...)
- 2026-06-05 — 12 Impact Rookie Running Backs (2026 Fantasy Football) (12 Impact Rookie Running Backs (2026 Fantasy Football))
- 2026-05-15 — NFL Bye Weeks 2026: Week 11 Brings Trouble (NFL Bye Weeks 2026: Week 11 Brings Trouble)
- 2026-06-01 — 100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more (100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more)
- 2026-04-27 — Here It Is: The Vikings New Depth Chart for 2026 (Here It Is: The Vikings New Depth Chart for 2026)
Open Questions
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