The Minnesota Vikings will host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. 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 2?
Mason is not on the injury report and 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 Jordan Mason in Week 2?
Do we have a new main man in Minnesota already?
Jordan Mason was drafted 15-ish spots in terms of the running back board behind Aaron Jones this summer, and while he trailed the former Packer 27-22 in snaps during Monday night’s comeback win over the Bears, it was clear that the Vikings trusted him in more of a committee fashion than a backup running back role.
For his career, Mason has 19 targets in 46 games. That’s not what he does, so the fact that Minnesota was playing from behind for much of Week 1 could have landed him a reduced role.
Nope.
He touched the ball 16 times on those 22 snaps (Jones: 11 on his 27) and was the only running back to take a red zone snap. The versatility of Jones is valuable, but if this is going to be a split situation, wouldn’t you lean the way of the player getting the most valuable touches?
I still have Jones ranked a touch higher this week because of the creativity Kevin O’Connell showcased in getting him down the field in routes against slower defenders, but both are firm flex plays, and this backfield could easily tilt in Mason’s favor should the Vikings get on the board early.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Mason’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Mason is projected to score 11.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mason to rush for 74 yards and 0.4 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 reception for 7 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Falcons at Vikings
Since the Vikings play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 2 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
