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Jordan Mason vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Jordan Mason's 7.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.9-PPG advantage is real (9.5 to 7.6), and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jordan Mason 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#42
Jordan Mason
PPG
7.6
Games
16
Rush Yds
758
Rush TDs
6
Rec
14
Rec Yds
51
Bye
Week 6
RBNew York Giants#31PPG LEADER
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG
9.5
Games
15
Rush Yds
740
Rush TDs
2
Rec
36
Rec Yds
288
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Jordan Mason
Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Head to Head

7.6 PPG9.5 PPG
16 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Mason: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #42 at the position). Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jordan Mason is producing at 35% of elite pace and Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Tyrone Tracy Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Mason vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jordan Mason (Minnesota Vikings) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.6 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (New York Giants) came in at 9.5 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. carries a 1.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Jordan Mason ran for 758 yards and 6 touchdowns; Tyrone Tracy Jr. posted 740 and 2. 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. rests in Week 8. 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.

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. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

  • Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Jordan Mason by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Jordan Mason played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 15. 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.
  • Tyrone Tracy Jr. caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jordan Mason vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJordan MasonTyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)7.69.5
Games Played1615
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)122143
Rushing Yards758740
Rush Yds/Game47.449.3
Rushing TDs62
Receptions1436
Receiving Yards51288
Targets1648
Total TDs64
Age2726
Experience3 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tyrone Tracy Jr. holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.5 points per game. Jordan Mason averaged 7.6 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jordan Mason or Tyrone Tracy Jr. in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyrone Tracy Jr. has the edge at 9.5 PPG compared to Jordan Mason's 7.6 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. average in 2025?

Jordan Mason averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Jordan Mason and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?

Jordan Mason (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jordan Mason or Tyrone Tracy Jr. a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Jordan Mason by 1.9 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.

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