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Jordan Mason or Jordan Watkins

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Jordan Mason

Jordan Mason

RB • Minnesota Vikings MIN
Jordan Watkins

Jordan Watkins

WR • San Francisco 49ers SF
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Mason over Watkins

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Mason ... 50%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.92
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
13.47 54.98 0.18 0.22 1.28 0 7.92
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Outlook Jordan Mason

Jordan Mason vs. Bills — Touchdown-Dependent Flex in a Backup-Led Offense

Mason is firmly settled into the number-two running back role behind Aaron Jones Sr. in Minnesota's backfield. With starting quarterback Kyler Murray ruled out with a hamstring injury, the Vikings could look to emphasize their ground attack at home against the Bills, though Mason will need to maintain consistent early-down work after handling only eight carries in his last contest.

Our weekly projection models Mason for roughly 13 carries and 55 rushing yards, but his near-zero involvement in the passing attack strictly limits his standalone PPR value. Currently started in just 16% of fantasy leagues, he profiles primarily as a touchdown-dependent flex or deep-league option who needs a goal-line plunge to deliver a solid fantasy day.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Watkins over Mason

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Watkins ... 0%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.6
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.1 34.8 0.2 6.6
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Outlook Jordan Watkins

Jordan Watkins vs LV — Opportunity Knocks in Depleted 49ers Receiving Corps

With key pass-catchers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr. ruled out, Jordan Watkins steps into an expanded role within San Francisco's passing attack. Watkins has flashed big-play ability when called upon, securing three receptions for 56 yards on six targets in his last outing while narrowly missing an acrobatic touchdown.

Facing a Raiders defense in a matchup with strong scoring potential, our projections anticipate roughly 2 receptions and 34 receiving yards (6.5 fantasy points). Given that he is rostered in just 2% of leagues, managers should not force him into standard lineups, but the severe receiver attrition makes him an intriguing upside option in deep leagues.


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Performance Jordan Mason
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
8202.50000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
23883.80000
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Jordan Watkins
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
00000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
35618.7350
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Jordan Mason
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Jordan Watkins
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Jordan Mason
OWN
82%
-12.05 compared to last week
START
16%
-22.38 compared to last week
OWN/START Jordan Watkins
OWN
 
2%
+0.39 compared to last week
START
 
0%
0 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Jordan Mason
31st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jordan Watkins
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 rank this player at 31st among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 60th with 20.70 total points (6.90 avg).
  • Currently 141.1 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • 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.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.5 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 91st among RB.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 91st among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 147 (49.00 per game) and is currently ranked 50th among RB.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 1 (0.33 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 64th 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: -236, Rush AVG: -0.5 Rush TDs: -3, Receptions: -10, Rec Yards: -37 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 165, RUSH YDS: 750, RUSH TDS: 8, REC: 15, REC YDS: 100, REC TDS: 1
Breakdown Jordan Watkins

    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 106th with 13.80 total points (1.97 avg).
  • Currently 142.16 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.6 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Ranked 125th in targets and is currently among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +5, Rec Yards: +131 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 2, REC YDS: 30, REC TDS: 0
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Jordan Mason

No Injury Reported

Injury Jordan Watkins

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Jordan Mason

Week 9
Minnesota Vikings VS Buffalo Bills

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.86366.43941503.86
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 20th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 25th with 33.00 total points (4.71 avg).
  • Currently 45 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 9.3 PPG. That is great, but how long can he perform at this level? If you don"t have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in rush defense with 682 (97.43 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in pass defense with 1883 (269.00 per game).
  • Top 20 in points against with 25.86 per game and currently ranked 19th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 21st 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: +156.07, Turnovers: -3 Sacks: -15, INTs: EVEN, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +6.13,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 41, INT: 15, TDS: 4, PA/G: 22.8, YDS/G: 311.4
Matchups Jordan Watkins

Week 9
San Francisco 49ers VS Las Vegas Raiders

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.75397.131361812.58
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 13th with 44.00 total points (5.50 avg).
  • Currently 34 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 13 (1.63 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 1171 (146.38 per game).
  • Ranked 30th in pass defense with 2006 (250.75 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.75 per game and currently ranked 31st among DST.
  • Top 6 in Total TDs with 1 (0.13 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +54.13, Turnovers: +6 Sacks: +3, INTs: +3, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +3.04,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 39, INT: 11, TDS: 2, PA/G: 27, YDS/G: 337.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Jordan Mason
12.27
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jordan Watkins
0.00
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 3 38 147 3.9 1 2 0 0 0
ON PACE 7 92 357 3.9 2 5 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 13 120 598 5 4 11 9 58 6.2 0
Totals 50 443 2212 5 14 36 28 173 6.2 0
Career Jordan Watkins
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 SF 2 3 2 26 13.0 0 0 0 0 0
2026 SF 3 9 6 138 23.0 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 7 22 15 335 23.0 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 1 2 1 13 13 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 5 12 8 164 20.5 0 0 0 0 0
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