Jordan Mason

Jordan Mason is a one-trick pony, but that one trick is quite good. He's a strong early down option for NFL offenses and should continue to serve in the role this season for Minnesota. Last year, he was the RB42 in fantasy points per game while soaking up 158 rushing attempts and producing 758 rushing yards and six total touchdowns. Among 49 qualifying backs, he ranked tenth in explosive run rate, seventh in rushing success rate, ninth in missed tackle rate, and 15th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Aaron Jones will continue to be the passing-down partner for Mason for Minny in 2026. If (or when) Jones misses time, Mason could be a plug-and-play RB2, but he's best viewed as a high-end handcuff/touchdown-dependent flex.

Jordan Mason carried the ball 14 times for 94 yards as the Vikings defeated the Packers, 16-3, in the regular season finale.

Fantasy Impact

Mason finished his first season in Minnesota as the team's leading rusher with 758 yards despite only starting five games for the Vikings. His 94 yards on the ground on Sunday was his second-highest total of the season. With both Mason and Aaron Jones on affordable contracts for next season, the duo figure to form a similar backfield timeshare in 2026.