Mason (shoulder) had one carry for five yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Buccaneers. Mason was able to recover from a shoulder injury over San Francisco's bye week in order to suit up against Tampa Bay. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, the first-half star was relegated to his usual backup role with Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) making his 2024 debut off of injured reserve. This resulted in Mason assuming his regular low-usage role Sunday, a trend that should continue now that CMC is back atop the depth chart. Mason can safely be dropped in standard formats as we look towards Week 11.
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ACTIVELatest Jordan Mason news
Team
San Francisco 49ers
Birthdate
5/24/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 223 lbs
Birthplace
Gallatin, TN, USA
Position
RB
College
Georgia Tech
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
San Francisco 49ers
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
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DraftKings points 6.3FanDuel Points 5.8ATT 8.2TD 0.1RUSH YDS 33.3LNG 13.1REC 0.9REC TD 0.0REC YDS 7.3AVG 8.2RAC 5.8CBSS fantasy points 5.2ESPN fantasy points 5.2Yahoo fantasy points 5.7
Pregame Probabilities
Expected to run >100 RYDS5% -
Full season projectionsATT 72.1RUSH YDS 338.1LNG 16.0REC 14.3REC YDS 90.4AVG 6.3
Mason (shoulder) had one carry for five yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Buccaneers. Mason was able to recover from a shoulder injury over San Francisco's bye week in order to suit up against Tampa Bay. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, the first-half star was relegated to his usual backup role with Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) making his 2024 debut off of injured reserve. This resulted in Mason assuming his regular low-usage role Sunday, a trend that should continue now that CMC is back atop the depth chart. Mason can safely be dropped in standard formats as we look towards Week 11.
Mason (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Coming out of a bye week, Mason was a full practice participant Wednesday and Friday, sandwiched around a limited session Thursday. His time as a prime fantasy asset nonetheless seems to be nearing an end, with coach Kyle Shanahan saying Friday that only an unexpected late setback would prevent RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) from playing this Sunday. Mason may still get some snaps and touches but won't dominate carries the way he did for much of the past two months.
Mason (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Mason handled every practice rep Wednesday, but the 49ers typically go through a more rigorous session Thursday, so his downgrade shouldn't be cause for concern. Indeed, he was seen wearing a non-contact jersey in the latter practice, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, indicating the team still is managing his lingering shoulder issue. Both Mason and Christian McCaffrey (IR, Achilles) were limited Thursday, so the situation bears watching to see if McCaffrey finally makes his season debut Sunday in Tampa Bay, or if Mason continues to be San Francisco's lead runner.
Mason (shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday. Mason initially strained his left shoulder Week 6 at Seattle, but he paced the backfield Week 7 against the Chiefs before aggravating the issue Week 8 versus the Cowboys. With a bye week to heal up, he's back to full health, but he's also going to be welcoming Christian McCaffrey (IR, Achilles) to the backfield, perhaps as soon as Sunday's game in Tampa Bay. If that comes to pass, Mason will take a back seat to McCaffrey at running back for the 49ers.
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Mason aggravated his existing shoulder injury in Sunday night's win over the Cowboys and is viewed as day-to-day, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. After Sunday night's win, Shanahan said Mason could have returned to the game after he went to the locker room just before halftime. Mason, however, never played another snap, as Isaac Guerendo handled backfield duties the rest of the way. With Christian McCaffrey (IR, Achilles/calf) expected back after the Week 9 bye, Mason's days as San Francisco's lead back appear to be either numbered or over.
Coach Kyle Shanahan indicated after Sunday's 30-24 win over the Cowboys that Mason (shoulder) could have come back into the game if necessary, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports reports. Mason was deemed questionable to return after a first-half shoulder injury. He was never officially ruled out but watched Isaac Guerendo handle 14 carries for 85 yards and a touchdown. Mason will have some extra recovery time with the 49ers on bye in Week 9 before traveling to Tampa Bay for Week 10.
Mason (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Mason stayed down after a first-quarter run, checked back into the game but subsequently went to the locker room after rushing six times for 18 yards. He had been playing through an AC joint sprain in his shoulder that he suffered in Week 6 against the Seahawks, so this is presumably an aggravation of that injury. Isaac Guerendo will lead San Francisco's backfield if Mason's unable to return Sunday.
Mason (shoulder) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Mason was nursing an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder coming into last week's game against the Chiefs, but it didn't stop him from handling a season-high snap share (86 percent) while finishing with 14 carries for 58 yards and two receptions for 11 yards in the 28-18 loss. Despite seemingly coming out of that game with no setbacks, the 49ers have still chose to lighten Mason's practice workload this week, as he was a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday before ditching his blue no-contact jersey and logging full reps Friday, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Mason thus looks to be in the clear for another turn as the 49ers' lead back in what could be his final start, as head coach Kyle Shanahan previously said that Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) could be ready to return from injured reserve following San Francisco's Week 9 bye.
Mason (shoulder) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports. For a second session in a row to begin Week 8 prep, Mason is handling a reduced workload due to a lingering shoulder issue, giving him just one more opportunity to get back to full participation Friday ahead of Sunday's contest against the Cowboys. Assuming he's cleared to play this weekend -- either on Friday's injury report or 90 minutes before an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff -- he'll serve as the 49ers' lead runner for an eighth consecutive game in place of Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), who may return following the team's Week 9 bye.