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Jordan Mason or Ja'Kobi Lane

Who Should I Start? - Week 7 • Start New
Jordan Mason

Jordan Mason

RB • Minnesota Vikings MIN
Ja'Kobi Lane

Ja'Kobi Lane

WR • Baltimore Ravens BAL
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Mason over Lane

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Mason ... 8.33%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 0
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Outlook Jordan Mason

Jordan Mason Nearing Return as Practice Window Opens Ahead of Week 7

The Vikings opened Jordan Mason's 21-day practice window this week after he missed over a month with a fractured thumb. Head coach Kevin O'Connell expressed optimism about his availability for Sunday against Indianapolis, where he is slated to resume his role backing up Aaron Jones Sr. in Minnesota's backfield.

Because his activation remains unconfirmed, our models currently hold his Week 7 projection at zero fantasy points, and he is started in just 3% of leagues. Fantasy managers should keep him stashed on benches for now, but check back regularly as his practice participation develops throughout the week.

FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 4 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Lane over Mason

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Lane ... 16.67%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 3.6
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
1.2 15.2 0.2 3.6
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Outlook Ja'Kobi Lane

Ja'Kobi Lane vs CIN — Rookie Wideout Gaining Momentum in High-Scoring Matchup

Lane quickly reclaimed an active perimeter role after returning from a multi-week wrist injury, hauling in four of five targets for 40 yards last week. Listed as an outside starter opposite Rashod Bateman—who enters the week questionable with a shoulder injury—the rookie could see expanded work in what projects to be a high-scoring division contest.

Despite his immediate involvement, fantasy managers should remain cautious while quarterback Lamar Jackson battles an ankle issue. Our projections anticipate a modest outing around 3.6 fantasy points on 15 receiving yards, making Lane a promising bench stash rather than a standard-league starter until his target share stabilizes.

FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 4 hrs ago
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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Jordan Mason
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
44010.0110
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
44010.0110
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Jordan Mason
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Ja'Kobi Lane
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Jordan Mason
OWN
77%
+2.26 compared to last week
START
 
6%
+5.78 compared to last week
OWN/START Ja'Kobi Lane
OWN
20%
+6.88 compared to last week
START
 
2%
+1.63 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Jordan Mason
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Ja'Kobi Lane
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Jordan Mason

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts don't even rank him among RB's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 66th with 11.90 total points (11.90 avg).
  • Currently 114.8 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games and is listed on the injury report.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Thumb (Since Sep 14, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 11.9.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Ranked 111th in targets and is currently among RB.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 77th among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 59 (59.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 68th among RB.
  • Top 50 in rush tds with 1 (1.00 per game) and is currently ranked 49th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: -264, Rush AVG: -0.8 Rush TDs: -2, Receptions: -9, Rec Yards: -34 Rec TDs: EVEN,

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 140, RUSH YDS: 665, RUSH TDS: 8, REC: 12, REC YDS: 75, REC TDS: 1
Breakdown Ja'Kobi Lane

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 125th with 5.10 total points (2.55 avg).
  • Currently 110.76 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.5 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Ranked 121st in targets and is currently among WR.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 96th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +5, Rec Yards: +51 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 525, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Jordan Mason

THUMB - Since Sep 14, 2026

The 49ers have opened the 21-day practice window for Mason as they await his return from the injured reserve list.
Injury Ja'Kobi Lane

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Jordan Mason

Week 7
Minnesota Vikings VS Indianapolis Colts

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.33362.83321002.49
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 12th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 30th with 15.00 total points (2.50 avg).
  • Currently 44 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 24th in rush defense with 735 (122.50 per game).
  • Ranked 22nd in pass defense with 1442 (240.33 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 27.33 per game and currently ranked 28th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 17th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +17.5, Turnovers: -6 Sacks: -6, INTs: -5, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +8,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 371.7
Matchups Ja'Kobi Lane

Week 7
Baltimore Ravens VS Cincinnati Bengals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.80368.00831713.65
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 45.00 total points (9.00 avg).
  • Currently 14 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 16th in rush defense with 615 (123.00 per game).
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 1225 (245.00 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 6 in sacks with 17 (3.40 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 4 in points against with 21.80 per game and currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 6 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -35.83, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +6, INTs: -3, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -8.7,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 38, INT: 13, TDS: 4, PA/G: 30.8, YDS/G: 404.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Jordan Mason
11.78
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Ja'Kobi Lane
8.24
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Jordan Mason
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2022 SF 8 43 258 6.0 1 0 0 0 0
2023 SF 9 40 206 5.2 3 4 3 31 10.3 0
2024 SF 12 153 789 5.2 3 14 11 91 8.3 0
2025 MIN 16 167 800 4.8 6 16 14 51 3.6 0
2026 MIN 1 15 59 3.9 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 4 54 212 3.9 4 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 13 120 598 5 4 11 9 58 6.2 0
Totals 48 420 2124 5.1 14 34 28 173 6.2 0
Career Ja'Kobi Lane
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 BAL 2 8 5 51 10.2 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 6 24 15 153 10.2 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 8 5 51 10.2 0 0 0 0 0
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IND @MIN
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KC @SEA
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LAR @LV
MIA @NYJ
NO vs PIT
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