Who Should I Start? Jordan Mason or Tyler Allgeier
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9 | 44.4 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 5.3 | 0.0 |
Jordan Mason News
Friday, August 28, 11:50 AM
Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason continues to look like more than just Aaron Jones Sr.'s backup. Mason rushed for 758 yards and six touchdowns on 159 carries last season, and Minnesota doesn't appear interested in pushing him back into a minor role. The team's current unofficial depth chart lists Jones OR Mason at running back, and the preseason opener looked a lot like a real split. Jones got three carries on the opening drive against the Giants. Mason got three as well, picking up 17 yards with a long run of 15. There are still reasons Jones will matter plenty, especially on passing downs. He caught 28 passes last year while Mason finished with only 14 receptions for 51 yards. Mason doesn't need to take over the backfield to pay off in drafts, though. RotoBaller had him at RB38 in its Aug. 24 rankings, and his early-down role already gives him usable standalone value. If Jones misses time, the ceiling jumps quickly. Mason's arrow is pointing up heading into the season.
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 26.2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 5.6 | 0.0 |
Tyler Allgeier News
Monday, August 24, 8:48 PM
Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier's fantasy outlook was murky after the team drafted Jeremiyah Love (ankle) third overall, but it appears that he could now have some short-term fantasy relevance as a flex option early in the season. Love's ankle injury could sideline him for Week 1 of the regular season, and even if he plays in the season opener, his absence for the remainder of the preseason will impact his ability to handle a sizable role in his NFL debut. As the Cardinals phase the rookie back into action, they'll likely lean on Allgeier to lead their backfield for at least one game. The BYU product didn't have many opportunities to start at running back in Atlanta, since Bijan Robinson has never missed a game, but he still managed to carve out flex-caliber production from time to time. He's been a top-44 running back in PPR leagues in each of his four NFL seasons, and he rushed for a career-high eight touchdowns in 2025 despite seeing his yards per carry drop to a career-low mark of 3.59. It's incredibly obvious that the Cardinals' backfield belongs to Love long-term, but the rookie's ongoing recovery could open the door for Allgeier to be an undervalued fantasy weapon for the first chunk of the 2026 regular season.
Jordan Mason vs. Tyler Allgeier
Still trying to decide between Mason and Allgeier? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Jordan Mason is projected to score 7.9 points this week while Tyler Allgeier is projected to score 5.3 points.
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