The Minnesota Vikings will visit the New York Giants in Week 16. 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 Mason Playing in Week 16?
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 16?
It would appear that the Vikings want the veteran presence of Aaron Jones on the field to help facilitate the development of JJ McCarthy and that’s coming at the cost of Jordan Mason.
Against the Cowboys on Sunday night, Mason was on the field for just 34.6% of Minnesota’s offensive snaps and the opening script was even more concerning (one of nine snaps in the first quarter).
The fade here isn’t complicated. Mason doesn’t have multiple turrets in a game since Week 5 and is averaging just 5.3 PPR PPG this season in games in which he doesn’t score.
I’m not saying you have to feel good about Jones in this offense, but I am saying that it doesn’t make sense to hold onto Mason with him sitting outside of my top 40 at the position.
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 16
Mason is projected to score 9.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mason to rush for 62 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 receptions for 6 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Vikings at Giants
The forecast for kickoff is 46 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
