The Minnesota Vikings will visit the Green Bay Packers in Week 12. 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 12?
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 12?
I truly thought that Jordan Mason had a chance at owning this backfield and that the early-season injury to Aaron Jones would open up that opportunity, but it’s clear that the Vikings want the veteran presence at running back next to their developmental quarterback, thus rendering Mason to handcuff duties and nothing more.
Against the Bears last week, Jones was on the field for two-thirds of their offensive snaps, and Mason checked in at 16.7% (the fantasy Gods don’t care about C.J. Ham’s 27.8% snap share, but those were six routes that come off the plate of these two).
Mason was able to reach double-digit fantasy points on the back of a single drive. Minnesota’s first drive of the fourth quarter came on a short field that Mason quickly turned into 24 rushing yards and a score. But considering that he had just 19 rushing yards prior, he was effectively scripted out and simply cashed in on his one chance to do so.
Good for him, but not predictive.
Even if you think that this backfield trends closer to a committee with time, Jones is the preferred option in the pass game, and the Vikes are a near touchdown underdog. Mason is rosterable because depth at the position is tough to find, but he’s not on the flex radar this week in any format.
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 12
Mason is projected to score 9.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mason to rush for 64 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding one reception for six receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 12 Weather Impact: Vikings at Packers
The forecast for kickoff is 38 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
