The Minnesota Vikings (3-2) will host the Philadelphia Eagles (4-2) in Week 7. 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 7?
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 Jordan Mason in Week 7?
Personally, I’m of the belief that Jordan Mason can play at a high level and should be given the keys to this backfield on a full-time basis, even with Aaron Jones eligible to return this week, but what I think couldn’t matter less.
Mason put the ball on the ground in both away games prior to the Week 6 bye, cutting Minnesota’s first drive against the Browns short and seeing Zavier Scott open the next drive as the lead back.
The Vikings did go back to Mason, starting the second half with him, a decision he paid off with a three-yard touchdown, but the fact remains that he’s giving the team a reason to doubt him, and we’ve seen in a few situations the less explosive veteran back default into the lead role (cough, cough … Rhamondre Stevenson … Nick Chubb … cough, cough).
I’m operating under the assumption that Jones is activated this week and that Mason is in a dead-even split.
Gross.
He doesn’t have a 15+-yard gain in consecutive games, and if the touch expectation is going to shrink from 16-18 to 13-15, his status as an RB2 is on thin ice at best. If you need to flex him, I think you’re chasing a touchdown, as the 3+ target role that we’ve seen him hold recently is likely going back to Jones in rather short order.
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 7
Mason is projected to score 13.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mason to rush for 85 yards and 0.4 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 receptions for 9 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 7 Weather Impact: Eagles at Vikings
Since the Vikings play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 7 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
