Jordan Mason vs RJ Harvey: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Jordan Mason and RJ Harvey for your lineup, you are not alone. Jordan Mason finished the 2025 season at 7.6 PPG for the Minnesota Vikings (16 games), and RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 for the Denver Broncos (17 games).
That 3.2-point weekly advantage for RJ Harvey is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
RJ Harvey is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 47 targets into 356 yards, while Jordan Mason profiles as a more traditional rusher with 758 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats RJ Harvey carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One scheduling note: Jordan Mason is off Week 6 and RJ Harvey Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
