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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Mason vs Ty ChandlerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Mason is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.6 PPG to Ty Chandler's 5.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jordan Mason is the better fantasy play this season.

Jordan Mason has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.7-PPG advantage is real (7.6 to 5.9), and Jordan Mason's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Ty Chandler is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBMinnesota Vikings#42PPG LEADER

Jordan Mason

PPG

7.6

Games

Rush Yds

758

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

RBMinnesota Vikings#99

Ty Chandler

PPG

5.9

Games

Rush Yds

265

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

135

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jordan Mason

Ty Chandler

Head to Head

7.6 PPG5.9 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Mason: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #42 at the position). Ty Chandler: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jordan Mason is producing at 35% of elite pace and Ty Chandler at 27%. That ranking gap means Jordan Mason carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Mason vs Ty Chandler: The Full Breakdown

Jordan Mason and Ty Chandler are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jordan Mason averaged 7.6 PPG across 16 games with the Minnesota Vikings, while Ty Chandler posted 5.9 PPG in 14 appearances for the Minnesota Vikings.

A 1.7-PPG gap gives Jordan Mason the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Jordan Mason ran for 758 yards and 6 touchdowns; Ty Chandler posted 265 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Jordan Mason (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Ty Chandler (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jordan Mason outscored Ty Chandler by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Mason played 16 games in 2025 compared to Ty Chandler's 14. That durability gap means Jordan Mason contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jordan Mason scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jordan Mason vs Ty Chandler: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Mason	Ty Chandler
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.6	5.9
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	122	83
Rushing Yards	758	265
Rush Yds/Game	47.4	18.9
Rushing TDs	6	2
Receptions	14	18
Receiving Yards	51	135
Targets	16	0
Total TDs	6	3
Age	27	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Jordan Mason outscored Ty Chandler by 1.7 PPG in 2025 (7.6 to 5.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jordan Mason or Ty Chandler in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Mason has the edge at 7.6 PPG compared to Ty Chandler's 5.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Jordan Mason and Ty Chandler average in 2025?▾

Jordan Mason averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Ty Chandler averaged 5.9 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

Do Jordan Mason and Ty Chandler share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jordan Mason and Ty Chandler share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Jordan Mason or Ty Chandler a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jordan Mason outscored Ty Chandler by 1.7 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.