Jordan Mason
26-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 6/1/2025
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
153
YDS
789
TD
3
YDS
91
TD
0
2025 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
Should get goal-line chances
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell expects Mason (ankle) to "bring something to the table" in goal-line and short-yardage situations, ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert reports.
ANALYSIS
O'Connell also discussed returning starter Aaron Jones, saying "when [Jones] has... that 1A/1B backfield structure, he can be a total game-changer every time he touches the ball." In other words, O'Connell hopes the 223-pound Mason can be 1B, taking carries between the tackles while Jones gets most of the work in space. The Vikings traded for Mason in mid-March, shortly after San Francisco gave him a second-round restricted free agent tender (and after Minnesota re-signed Jones on a two-year, $20 million contract). Mason missed the final five weeks of his 2024 breakout season with a high-ankle injury, but there hasn't been any report of surgery or a prolonged rehab process this offseason.
O'Connell also discussed returning starter Aaron Jones, saying "when [Jones] has... that 1A/1B backfield structure, he can be a total game-changer every time he touches the ball." In other words, O'Connell hopes the 223-pound Mason can be 1B, taking carries between the tackles while Jones gets most of the work in space. The Vikings traded for Mason in mid-March, shortly after San Francisco gave him a second-round restricted free agent tender (and after Minnesota re-signed Jones on a two-year, $20 million contract). Mason missed the final five weeks of his 2024 breakout season with a high-ankle injury, but there hasn't been any report of surgery or a prolonged rehab process this offseason.
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown.
Loading Fantasy/Red Zone Stats...
Advanced NFL Stats
How do Jordan Mason's 2024 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 %
18.3%Positive Run %
81.0%% Yds After Contact
62.4%Avg Yds After Contact
3.2Rushing TD %
2.0%Touches Per Game
13.7% Snaps w/Touch
45.7%Air Yards Per Game
4.5Air Yards Per Snap
0.15% Team Air Yards
1.3%% Team Targets
2.7%Avg Depth of Target
3.9 YdsCatch Rate
78.6%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
7.3% Targeted On Route
8.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.54Loading Advanced NFL Stats...
2024
2023
2022
2024 NFL Game Log
Loading Game Log...
Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Loading Weekly Snap Counts...
#2 RB
VikingsReceiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Jordan Mason lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
Detailed
Grouped
Side
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Team Alignment Breakdown...
2024 Jordan Mason Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Jordan Mason See More
Premium QBs like Lamar Jackson and agings RBs like Derrick Henry tend to be drafted much earlier on DraftKings than they are on Underdog. RW's Jerry Donabedian explains how to exploit these ADP differences.
DJ Moore's ADP dropped by more than a round after the Bears drafted Luther Burden and Colston Loveland. RW's Jerry Donabedian has the full scoop post-draft.
Many expected D'Andre Swift to be replace during the 2025 NFL Draft, but the Bears waited until Round 7 to draft a running back.
A third-down back no more: Jaylen Warren should be the next starting runner in Pittsburgh with Najee Harris off to the Chargers.
Jerry Donabedian looks at rookies whose ADPs shifted after the NFL Scouting Combine, including some like Ashton Jeanty who didn't even go through workouts.
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.
More Fantasy News
Traded to Minnesota
The 49ers traded Mason (ankle) to the Vikings on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Gets second-round tender
The 49ers are giving Mason (ankle) a second-round restricted free agent tender, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Drawing trade interest
Mason (ankle) is drawing trade interest, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Now officially on IR
Mason (ankle) was officially placed on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Out for Week 14, still not on IR
Mason (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could play prominent red-zone role
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday that he expects Mason to be a key contributor in the red zone, Rob Kleifield of the Vikings' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
O'Connell connected the dots by praising Mason's mix of toughness and burst as a runner before lamenting about Minnesota's red-zone struggles in 2024. Minnesota's running backs scored a total of seven rushing touchdowns regular season. Five of those were scored by Aaron Jones, who re-signed with Minnesota and projects to be the 1A option in the backfield, with Mason as 1B.
O'Connell connected the dots by praising Mason's mix of toughness and burst as a runner before lamenting about Minnesota's red-zone struggles in 2024. Minnesota's running backs scored a total of seven rushing touchdowns regular season. Five of those were scored by Aaron Jones, who re-signed with Minnesota and projects to be the 1A option in the backfield, with Mason as 1B.