Jordan Mason
26-Year-Old
2025 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
24
YDS
98
TD
0
YDS
15
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Vikings still value Aaron Jones, but their trade for Mason -- who then signed a two-year, $10.5 million contract -- suggests the team wants to utilize power-running concepts that don't suit Jones. At 5-foot-11, 223 pounds, Mason is a classic hammer between the tackles, complementing the lighter and more fragile Jones, who nonetheless figures to remain Minnesota's primary runner between the 20s. The closer Minnesota gets to scoring range, the more Mason's appeal should become apparent. Mason went undrafted out of Georgia Tech back in 2022, but he might have made more of a name for himself if not for then-teammate Jahmyr Gibbs stealing the spotlight. Mason's NFL production only lends credence to the idea that he was a quality player all along, with 236 career carries yielding 1,253 yards (5.3 YPC) and seven touchdowns, including 685 rushing yards and three TDs in Weeks 1-8 of 2024 when he filled in for an injured Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco. On the other hand, Mason's meager career total of 14 receptions suggests he might have to split snaps with another running back even if Jones misses time. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a two-year, $7 million contract with the Vikings in March of 2025.
Primed for large workloads
Mason is taking over as Minnesota's unquestioned lead back with Aaron Jones (hamstring) going to injured reserve and missing at least four games.
ANALYSIS
With No. 3 RB Ty Chandler (knee) already on IR, the Vikings are left with Mason and Zavier Scott as their only running backs on the active roster. The team figures to promote Cam Akers or Xazavian Valladay from the practice squad before Sunday's game against Cincinnati, but that shouldn't stop Mason from taking on a large workload against a vulnerable defense in a game featuring two backup quarterbacks. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Wednesday that Mason is a "potential bell-cow kind of back."
With No. 3 RB Ty Chandler (knee) already on IR, the Vikings are left with Mason and Zavier Scott as their only running backs on the active roster. The team figures to promote Cam Akers or Xazavian Valladay from the practice squad before Sunday's game against Cincinnati, but that shouldn't stop Mason from taking on a large workload against a vulnerable defense in a game featuring two backup quarterbacks. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Wednesday that Mason is a "potential bell-cow kind of back."
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Jordan Mason's 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
12.5%Positive Run %
75.0%% Yds After Contact
83.7%Avg Yds After Contact
3.4Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
13.5% Snaps w/Touch
49.1%Air Yards Per Game
-5.0Air Yards Per Snap
-0.18% Team Air Yards
-2.4%% Team Targets
9.8%Avg Depth of Target
-2.5 YdsCatch Rate
75.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
8.7% Targeted On Route
21.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Bengals pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Sunday, Sep 21st at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
57.7
Cornerbacks
68.5
Safeties
32.7
Linebackers
78.6
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2025 Jordan Mason Split Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
No player better represents the idea that just about any running back can thrive in Kyle Shanahan's offense than Mason. Undrafted out of Georgia Tech in 2022, Mason has averaged 5.6 yards per carry for the 49ers, and while he lacks breakaway speed, his power and sheer refusal to go down have resulted in some impressive yards after contact in a small sample. The 49ers backfield seemingly got more crowded this offseason when they drafted Isaac Guerendo in the fourth round, but it ended up working out well for Mason when Guerendo and Elijah Mitchell both missed most of training camp with injuries. Mitchell was then place on season-ending injured reserve in late August, leaving Mason as the No. 2 running back behind Christian McCaffrey to start the season.
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In line for more work
Mason is a candidate for more touches with Aaron Jones (hamstring) potentially being limited or sidelined Sunday versus the Bengals, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
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Leads backfield with 11 touches
Mason rushed nine times for 30 yards and caught two of three targets for eight yards in Sunday's 22-6 loss to Atlanta.
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Handles lead rushing role Monday
Mason rushed 15 times for 68 yards and brought in his only target for seven yards in the Vikings' 27-24 win over the Bears on Monday night.
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Looks good in limited duty
Mason rushed for 20 yards on four carries and failed to catch his only target in Saturday's 20-10 preseason win over the Texans.
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Looks healthy at OTAs
Mason (ankle) participated in on-field drills during OTAs on Tuesday, per the Vikings' official site.
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In line for big workload
Mason is expected to start in Week 3 against the Bengals with Alec Lewis of The Athletic reporting that Aaron Jones suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's loss to the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
The Vikings travel to Europe for back-to-back games in Weeks 4 and 5, so Jones is likely to be held out this coming Sunday ahead of the trip. Mason led the Minnesota backfield with 11 touches in the loss, but he's headed for a much higher workload if Jones sits, as Zavier Scott, an undrafted player with zero career carries in the NFL, is the only other healthy running back on the active roster.
The Vikings travel to Europe for back-to-back games in Weeks 4 and 5, so Jones is likely to be held out this coming Sunday ahead of the trip. Mason led the Minnesota backfield with 11 touches in the loss, but he's headed for a much higher workload if Jones sits, as Zavier Scott, an undrafted player with zero career carries in the NFL, is the only other healthy running back on the active roster.