Fantasy football is all about avoiding land mines in the tough matchups. Looking ahead to NFL Week 9, let's break down some players who could disappoint based on their matchups.
Running the ball could soon become much easier for the Minnesota Vikings.
Based on how the projections look for Sunday’s Cleveland Browns-Minnesota Vikings in London, we wouldn’t blame any fans in attendance for wondering which version of football they’re truly watching.
How many of the players with the most recent 10-touchdown (non-passing) season by NFL team can you name in five minutes?
Week 3 is a pivotal week in fantasy football, especially for all the 0-2 owners out there. Thankfully, we're here to help with some under-the-radar smash spots for the Week 3 NFL slate.
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
The Minnesota Vikings’ offense is off to a slow start. First-year starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy has looked overwhelmed, while starting running back Aaron Jones has struggled on the ground.
While Minnesota Vikings running backs were in a 50-50 timeshare for Week 1 against the Chicago Bears, not all opportunities are created equal. Jordan Mason took a lion's share of the workload on the ground, tallying 68 yards rushing on 15 carries in the 27-24 win on Monday night.
The Minnesota Vikings had quite the up-and-down Six Flags roller coaster game, but they came out on the other side with a 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears.
Another primetime NFL game, another incredible comeback. The Minnesota Vikings capped Week 1 of the 2025 regular season with a 27-24 come-from-behind win over the Chicago Bears.
With the Vikings' highly-anticipated 2025 season less than a week from getting underway, it's time to put some bold predictions out there. These are things that are inherently unlikely to happen, which is why they're "bold." I absolutely think they're all within the realm of possibility, but they could also all age quite poorly.
When the Vikings swung a trade with the 49ers to acquire running back Jordan Mason this offseason, they knew they were getting a physical runner and advanced metrics darling who projects as a perfect complement for Aaron Jones in their backfield.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Jordan James isn't nearly as big as Jordan Mason, but he runs like him. That's a big reason the 49ers drafted James in Round 5. They traded Mason to the Vikings this offseason so they needed to replace his physical, violent rushing style in their backfield.
The San Francisco 49ers added a running back in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft because—well, it wouldn't be a 49ers draft without adding a running back.
New Vikings running back Jordan Mason is a man of few words. When asked Thursday, during his introductory press conference with Twin Cities media, what
Running back Jordan Mason finally got his time to shine with the 49ers last season. He was the reason the running game didn't suffer when Christian McCaffrey was placed on Injured Reserve with a bilateral Achilles injury.
Many have wondered why the Niners found it worthwhile to trade a valuable insurance policy for a sixth-round pick.
No one wants to hear it, but letting Jordan Mason go was the right decision for everyone involved. Mason stepped up in Week 1 when Christian McCaffrey was ruled out, and he made a significant impact.
The Minnesota Vikings acquired running back Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night for a 2026 sixth-round selection and a pick swap in next month's draft, according to multiple reports.
According to multiple reports, the San Francisco 49ers are trading running back Jordan Mason to the Minnesota Vikings. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Mason will receive a new two-year, $7 million fully guaranteed deal with Minnesota, with a maximum value of $12 million.
Despite receiving the second-round RFA tender from the 49ers this week, Jordan Mason will not play in San Francisco next year.
In terms of the names and faces the San Francisco 49ers are going to be mostly unrecognizable next season.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the 49ers are trading restricted free agent RB Jordan Mason to the Vikings. According to Rapoport, Mason will sign
The San Francisco 49ers have made a decision on restricted free agent Jordan Mason. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team is placing a second-round tender on the running back, guaranteeing him at least $5.35 million in 2025.
According to Adam Schefter, the 49ers are tendering restricted free agent RB Jordan Mason. San Francisco is placing the second-round tender on Mason,
Say goodbye to Jordan Mason? One of the most underrated players on the 49ers could be on his way out of town this offseason. Jordan Mason, the fourth-leading rusher in the NFL, will be a restricted free agent this offseason.
Just when it looked like the laundry list of injuries to the San Francisco 49ers’ skill position groups had finally gone away for the most part, they picked up another.
49ers running back Jordan Mason suffered an injury during Thursday night’s game against the Seahawks, but it does not sound like he is in danger of missing significant time.
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