Jordan Mason
26-Year-Old
2025 Rush/Rec Stats
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15
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68
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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
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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.
ANALYSIS
Mason comfortably led the Vikings in rush attempts and rushing yards, outpacing the only other running back to log a carry, Aaron Jones, by seven carries and 45 yards. The Week 1 usage between the two players is eye-catching to say the least, considering Jones is the established incumbent of the ground attack under a returning coaching staff. Nevertheless, Mason is a proven commodity as an offseason addition, and head coach Kevin O'Connell may be most comfortable affording the latter the bulk of early-down work on most weeks. The next opportunity to see how the pecking order shakes out comes in a Week 2 home matchup against the Falcons on Sunday night.
Mason comfortably led the Vikings in rush attempts and rushing yards, outpacing the only other running back to log a carry, Aaron Jones, by seven carries and 45 yards. The Week 1 usage between the two players is eye-catching to say the least, considering Jones is the established incumbent of the ground attack under a returning coaching staff. Nevertheless, Mason is a proven commodity as an offseason addition, and head coach Kevin O'Connell may be most comfortable affording the latter the bulk of early-down work on most weeks. The next opportunity to see how the pecking order shakes out comes in a Week 2 home matchup against the Falcons on Sunday night.
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Sunday, Sep 14th at 8:20PM
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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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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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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.
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Traded to Minnesota
The 49ers traded Mason (ankle) to the Vikings on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Gets second-round tender
The 49ers are giving Mason (ankle) a second-round restricted free agent tender, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Ready to reach 1,000 yards?
Seth Walder of ESPN predicts that Mason will reach 1,000 rushing yards in 2025.
ANALYSIS
The Vikings acquired Mason in the offseason to help take some of the workload off Aaron Jones. Reports have since estimated that he'll account for anywhere between 40 and 50 percent of Minnesota's rushing attempts, so he'll have a big role as long as he can remain healthy. Mason reached 789 yards on the ground in 2024 across 12 games and 153 attempts, and he should be in line to take another step forward.
The Vikings acquired Mason in the offseason to help take some of the workload off Aaron Jones. Reports have since estimated that he'll account for anywhere between 40 and 50 percent of Minnesota's rushing attempts, so he'll have a big role as long as he can remain healthy. Mason reached 789 yards on the ground in 2024 across 12 games and 153 attempts, and he should be in line to take another step forward.