Who Should I Start? Jordan Mason or Quinshon Judkins

Saturday, November 15, 12:17 AM

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason lacks standalone fantasy value heading into Week 11 against the Chicago Bears. Mason had been able to co-exist alongside Aaron Jones earlier in the year, and he was a must-start when Jones missed time due to injury. However, now that Jones is healthy again, the veteran has taken over the backfield, leaving Mason in an unsteady role. Just last week, the 26-year-old only played one-quarter of the offensive snaps, rushing four times and catching one pass. He was efficient with his opportunities, but it was still impossible for him to carve out fantasy value given his small workload. As long as Jones is healthy, Mason must be viewed as a mere handcuff and shouldn't be started in fantasy lineups this week.

Friday, November 14, 4:29 PM

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins has struggled a bit with his efficiency of late as he's gained just 94 yards on 31 carries over his past two games, good for just 3.0 yards per carry over that span. He has also been held out of the end zone over that span after scoring three times against the Miami Dolphins back in Week 7. Judkins will look to get back on track in a Week 11 home matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore has been a plus matchup for running backs this season, allowing the seventh-most fantasy points per game to the position through nine games. Judkins has been dominating the backfield work for the Browns this season and fantasy managers can expect more of the same in Week 11, making Judkins a high-end RB2 heading into Sunday's matchup.