The Minnesota Vikings will host the Chicago Bears in Week 11. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Jordan Mason.
Is Jordan Mason Playing in Week 11?
Mason is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Vikings’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Mason in Week 11?
Jordan Mason didn’t play a snap in the first quarter last week against the Ravens, while Aaron Jones was on the field for all 10 offensive plays and got his hands on the ball six times.
We knew that Minnesota was going to lean on Jones’ direction in the passing game, but they told us last week that they also want to start the game with the veteran, which makes the Mason path to production awfully thin.
For him to hit your lineup, you need the Vikings to jump out to an early lead, but ideally not at the hand of Jones (why take Jones off the field if he is producing?). This gets even more difficult when you consider that JJ McCarthy has struggled with consistency and hasn’t gotten Justin Jefferson as involved as Carson Wentz does.
That’s a fine needle to thread, and one I’d rather not deal with. I’m OK with holding onto Mason in a ‘next man up’ sort of way for an offense that needs balance, but asking him to provide standalone value alongside Jones is a serious leap of faith into an ultra-specific game script.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Mason’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 11
Mason is projected to score 11.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mason to rush for 75 yards and 0.4 rushing touchdowns, while adding one reception for eight receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 11 Weather Impact: Bears at Vikings
Since the Vikings play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 11 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.