Should I start Jordan Mason in Week 2?
RB · MIN · Bye 6
Week 2 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 16 at 12:11 PM EDT
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Consensus RB29 — flex-worthy, not an automatic start.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #24 and at least one at #44 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 2 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB29 | 24 | 44 | ±3.5 | #82 | 9.8 |
| Half PPR | RB28 | 24 | 43 | ±3.3 | #62 | 9.2 |
| Standard | RB28 | 22 | 43 | ±3.3 | #47 | 8.7 |
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OUT
injured
Latest news
- Jordan Mason (thumb) placed on injured reserve
Jordan Mason (thumb) has been placed on injured reserve, knocking him out for at least the next four weeks.
Leo Sells · FantasyPros · Sep 16, 2:50 PM EDT
- Jordan Mason being evaluated for sore thumb
Vikings head coach O'Connell said RB Jordan Mason is being evaluated for a sore thumb.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 14, 2:57 PM EDT
- Jordan Mason sees 15 carries Sunday
Jordan Mason ran for 59 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries in the Vikings 39-22 win over the Packers.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 14, 1:19 AM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Surprisingly, Mason is being placed on injured reserve due to a thumb injury that he is dealing with. It's not expected to be a long-term issue for him, but he is going to be sidelined for at least the next four weeks while he recovers. Aaron Jones Sr. will serve as the team's clear RB1 in his absence, with Minnesota also signing DeeJay Dallas to their active roster to help with depth.”
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 2 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #25Quinshon JudkinsFlex
- #26Jaylen WarrenFlex
- #27Bhayshul TutenFlex
- #29Jordan MasonFlex
- #29Jacory Croskey-MerrittFlex
- #30MarShawn LloydFlex
- #31Aaron Jones Sr.Flex
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Jordan Mason in Week 2?
- Flex option. Consensus RB29 — flex-worthy, not an automatic start. The expert range runs from #24 to #44. The consensus projection is 9.8 PPR points.
- Where is Jordan Mason ranked for Week 2?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Jordan Mason at RB29 for Week 2, and flex #80 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #24 to #44.
- Is Jordan Mason playing in Week 2?
- Jordan Mason is listed OUT. Check the status again before kickoff.