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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Does little with 10 carries
Jordan Mason gained 29 rushing yards on 10 carries during Sunday night's 34-26 win over the Cowboys.Mason played 36 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 15, again working behind Aaron Jones (58 percent), who was also quiet versus Dallas with just 12 carries for 34 yards. While Mason was not targeted a single time, Jones continues to contribute as a pass-catcher, securing all three of his targets for 31 yards. Mason warrants less fantasy consideration than Jones, and neither are necessarily in the mix as more than flex options, but both RBs will face a plus matchup on the road against the Giants in Week 16.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Gets into end zone in rout
Jordan Mason carried the ball 11 times for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-0 win over the Commanders.Aaron Jones saw a little more volume and gained a little more real estate with 14 carries for 76 yards, but Mason was the one who got into the end zone on an eight-yard dash in the second quarter. Mason also topped 50 rushing yards for the first time since Week 7, as he saw double-digit carries for the first time since Week 9. If the Minnesota backfield remains close to a 50-50 split again in Week 15, Mason stands a good chance of posting strong numbers against a vulnerable Cowboys defense.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Takes over for injured starter
Jordan Mason took six carries for 47 yards while catching his only target for one yard in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Seahawks.Mason took over lead-back duties after starter Aaron Jones (shoulder) exited the contest early in the second half. The 26-year-old Mason finished as Minnesota's leading rusher after gashing Seattle's defense on limited opportunities. It is currently unclear if Jones will be forced to miss any time with the shoulder injury, but fantasy managers should monitor the situation after Mason thrived in the starter's absence earlier in the schedule. Minnesota's backup averaged 15.0 carries for 70.5 yards with four touchdowns scored in four spot-starts spanning Weeks 3 through 7. If Jones were to miss next Sunday's matchup against Washington, then Mason would instantly become a hot waiver target in Week 14.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Efficient with eight carries Sunday
Jordan Mason rushed eight times for 42 yards in the Minnesota Vikings' 23-6 loss to the Packers on Sunday.The majority of Mason's production came on one carry, a game-long 22-yard scamper. That also helped him to the team lead in rushing yards, and he finished the afternoon with just one fewer carry than backfield mate Aaron Jones. Mason should continue operating in a relatively robust role on the ground in a Week 13 road matchup against the Seahawks, although his minuscule participation in the passing game does cap his overall upside.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Gets six touches to Jones' 19
Jordan Mason rushed six times for 45 yards and a touchdown and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Bears.Mason didn't get many opportunities as the Minnesota Vikings played catch-up for most of the game, so superior pass catcher Aaron Jones out-touched Mason 19-6. Mason made the most of his limited chances, breaking free for a 16-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. With Jones operating as the top option in Minnesota's backfield heading into a Week 12 trip to Green Bay, Mason may not get many carries against the stout Packers run defense.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Works behind Jones
Jordan Mason rushed the ball four times for 25 yards in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Ravens. He added one reception on one target for six yards.Mason had maintained at least an even split with Aaron Jones when both are healthy this campaign, but he matched his season low in touches Sunday. Jones out-touched Mason 12-5, including both a goal-line opportunity and the majority of targets to the position. Given that Jones was questionable with a shoulder injury heading into the game, the workload split doesn't seem to bode well for Mason going forward.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Accrues 37 total yards in win
Jordan Mason rushed 10 times for 36 yards and brought in his only target for one yard in the Minnesota Vikings' 27-24 win over the Lions on Sunday.Mason opened the game splitting work as customary with Aaron Jones, but the latter's exit early in the third quarter due to a shoulder injury afforded more opportunity for the former. Mason still found running room mostly at a premium against a talented Lions run defense, and while Jones' inability to return to the game would seemingly portend a potentially serious injury, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports the veteran back has an AC joint sprain and believes he'll be available for a Week 10 home matchup against the Ravens.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Five touches in Jones' return
Jordan Mason rushed four times for three yards and brought in his only target for three yards in the Minnesota Vikings' 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night.Mason saw Aaron Jones return from a four-game stay on injured reserve for Thursday's contest, and the former finished with a season-low carry total. While that was partly due to Jones' return, game script also played a significant role, as the Vikings were already down 21-3 at the half. Mason appears likely to slide back into a complementary role that should still yield him a serviceable amount of work in games where the Vikings have a chance to run a more balanced attack, with a Week 9 road matchup against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 2 serving as the next opportunity to see how the backfield shakes out.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Jones returns to backfield mix
Jordan Mason is welcoming back Aaron Jones (hamstring) to the Minnesota Vikings backfield for Thursday's game at the Chargers.Jones hasn't played since Week 2 due to a hamstring injury, but Minnesota designated him for return from injured reserve Tuesday and then activated him Thursday following two limited walkthroughs. It's unclear how many snaps and touches Mason may yield to Jones in his first game back, but Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com suggests that Jones at least will be utilized in a pass-catching capacity. Mason averaged 16.5 touches for 75.3 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring four rushing TDs during Jones' four-game absence.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Another TD in Week 7 loss
Jordan Mason rushed 15 times for 57 yards and a touchdown and wasn't targeted in the Minnesota Vikings' 28-22 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.Mason saw opportunities limited somewhat by game script at certain points, but the offseason addition put together a serviceable performance that he rounded out with his fourth rushing touchdown of the season via a one-yard run late in the third quarter. He has topped out at Sunday's rushing yardage total in the last three games following a 116-yard, two-touchdown tally versus the Bengals in Week 3, but he should remain the lead back in a Week 8 road matchup against the Chargers on Thursday night as long as Aaron Jones (hamstring) remains on injured reserve.
Jordan Mason
#27 RB / Minnesota Vikings / EXP: 4YRS Height: 5-11 Weight: 230 lb Age: 26 College: Georgia Tech Bye 6Fantasy Points by Week
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