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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Mason vs Zack MossWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zack Moss is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Jordan Mason's 7.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zack Moss is the better fantasy play this season.

Zack Moss is the better play on a neutral week. 10.0 PPG with 833 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jordan Mason at 7.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Zack Moss higher, but do not fade Jordan Mason entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBMinnesota Vikings#42

Jordan Mason

PPG

7.6

Games

Rush Yds

758

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

RBCincinnati Bengals#99PPG LEADER

Zack Moss

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

685

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

148

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Jordan Mason

Zack Moss

Head to Head

7.6 PPG10.0 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Mason: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #42 at the position). Zack Moss: 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 Zack Moss at 45%. That ranking gap means Jordan Mason carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Mason vs Zack Moss: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jordan Mason and Zack Moss is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Minnesota Vikings running back put up 7.6 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Zack Moss of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 10.0 in 14. A 2.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.4 points favors Zack Moss, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Jordan Mason ran for 758 yards and 6 touchdowns; Zack Moss posted 685 and 5. 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 Zack Moss rests in Week 12. 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. Zack Moss (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Zack Moss outscored Jordan Mason by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Mason played 16 games in 2025 compared to Zack Moss'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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jordan Mason vs Zack Moss: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Mason	Zack Moss
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.6	10.0
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	122	140
Rushing Yards	758	685
Rush Yds/Game	47.4	48.9
Rushing TDs	6	5
Receptions	14	20
Receiving Yards	51	148
Targets	16	0
Total TDs	6	5
Age	27	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 12

Summary

10.0 PPG for Zack Moss versus 7.6 for Jordan Mason in 2025. The baseline favors Zack Moss, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jordan Mason or Zack Moss in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zack Moss has the edge at 10.0 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 Zack Moss average in 2025?▾

Jordan Mason averaged 7.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zack Moss averaged 10.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Jordan Mason and Zack Moss's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jordan Mason (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Zack Moss (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jordan Mason or Zack Moss a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zack Moss outscored Jordan Mason by 2.4 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.