Who Should I Start? Jordan Mason or Tyjae Spears

Sunday, October 5, 1:58 PM

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason found the end zone and caught three passes Sunday against Cleveland, saving an otherwise average game with just 56 total yards. Mason and Minnesota did just enough, with the back scoring a second-half running touchdown to highlight a day in which he had 52 yards on 13 carries in Minnesota's 21-17 comeback win. The first-year Viking coughed up the ball in the first half for the second straight week, and lost some touches to backup Zavier Scott, who came in and also fumbled. The performance yardage-wise was to be expected as a decimated Vikings' O-line went against a good Cleveland front, but Mason should hang onto fantasy value as long as he can hang onto the ball. The Vikings will return to action in Week 7 after a bye next week.

Saturday, October 4, 4:26 PM

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) has been activated from injured reserve. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Spears will be active for his season debut against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The Titans' offense looks like the worst in the NFL and could desperately use a burst of energy, so Spears' return might be coming at the perfect time. As a rookie in 2023, he saw 70 targets in the passing game while maintaining 4.53 yards per carry on 100 carries. He was headed for similar numbers last year before missing five games due to injury. Now, he has yet another chance to carve out a role on the ground and through the air. Starter Tony Pollard has been nothing special so far, and while he'll likely continue to be the lead back for at least a little while, Spears could actually carve out more fantasy value due to his burst and pass-catching upside. Week 5 is a perfect opportunity for the 24-year-old to contribute as the Titans face the Arizona Cardinals, who have allowed the sixth-most targets and 12th-most fantasy points to running backs in 2025. Now confirmed as active for Sunday's game, Spears has the potential to be a strong flex option, especially in PPR leagues.