Jordan Mason vs Michael Carter: Who Should You Start?
The gap between Jordan Mason and Michael Carter is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.3 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Jordan Mason averaged 7.6 PPG with the Minnesota Vikings across 16 games, and Michael Carter posted 6.3 with the Tennessee Titans in 13.
When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Jordan Mason ran for 758 yards and 6 touchdowns; Michael Carter posted 333 and 1. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
Jordan Mason has his bye in Week 6, and Michael Carter rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.
