The Minnesota Vikings (3-4) will visit the Detroit Lions (5-2) in Week 9. 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 9?
Mason is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, 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 9?
This is shaping up to be our favorite, the good old “roster both, start neither” backfield.
Ugh.
Mason has seen his yards per carry gained after contact dip in three straight games, and Aaron Jones’ return last week certainly doesn’t help the trajectory.
You can use game script as an excuse for last week (four carries for three yards), but two holes are begging to be poked in that argument.
First, the downside of a player who is at risk of seeing his stat line wander into the abyss based solely on the scoreboard. Regardless of what you think of Jones (I think he’s on the downswing in a reasonably significant way), his role floor is higher than that of Mason due to versatility.
- Jones: Targeted 19% of his routes this season
- Mason: Targeted 10.5% of his routes this season
Second is the schedule. I don’t think there’s a debate to be had about Mason’s limitations, so the fact that Minnesota has yet to play Green Bay or Detroit and has games against Jared Goff, Dak Prescott, and Lamar Jackson is concerning.
Not every week is going to be as lopsided as last (37-10 loss), but the remaining schedule is an uphill battle, and that has Mason ranked outside of the flex tier for me.
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 9
Mason is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Vikings at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, the weather won’t affect this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be comfortable at 72 degrees Fahrenheit, with no wind.
