We are not drafting Mason in a standard redraft league, but we would like to stash him Dynasty for at least one more year. If he gets a chance to start for the 49ers, we would expect him to be a Fantasy starter and a top waiver add.
Mason (foot) was removed from the injury report Friday and will play in Sunday's opener against the Steelers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Mason was limited earlier in the week but has been cleared to play. He's expected to open the season as the Niners' third running back, behind Christian McCaffrey and Elijah Mitchell. Mason has minimal fantasy value in season-long leagues.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Remains limited Thursday
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Mason (foot) was a limited participant at the 49ers' practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Mason is dealing with a sprained foot he suffered in the team's preseason finale Aug. 25 and he has now logged back-to-back limited practices. The running back will look to increase his participation Friday in order to play Sunday in San Francisco's regular season opener against the Steelers on the road.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Limited Wednesday
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Mason (foot) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Mason emerged from the 49ers' preseason finale with a sprained foot, but his return to drills Wednesday indicates that he's making progress in his recovery effort. The 49ers backfield is paced by the do-it-all Christian McCaffrey, whose direct backup, Elijah Mitchell, will also get touches on game days as long as he's healthy. As a result, if Mason isn't ready for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh, Tyrion Davis-Price may be the team's third active running back in that contest.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Loses fumble in loss
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Mason took nine carries for 59 yards and recorded one catch for 13 yards in Friday's 23-12 preseason loss to the Chargers, but he lost a fumble at the goal line on the opening drive.
With Christian McCaffrey and Elijah Mitchell held out, Mason dominated first-team snaps on a night that saw Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle all playing. They faced the Chargers' second-team defense and would've scored 14 points in two drives if not for Mason losing a fumble at the goal line. Tyrion Davis-Price then dominated backfield work with the second-stringers en route to 12 touches for 76 yards, perhaps giving the Niners a tougher decision between him and Mason for the No. 3 RB job. Keeping both isn't out of the question.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Lining up to be No. 3 back
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Mason has been operating as the 49ers' third running back during offseason activities, Jerry McDonald of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Mason's standing on the depth chart shouldn't come as a surprise following his strong showing on special teams and as a reserve option out of the backfield in 2022. The then-undrafted rookie quickly surpassed third-round pick Tyrion Davis-Price on the depth chart, and he appears set to maintain that position as the two battle for spots behind starter Christian McCaffrey and top backup Elijah Mitchell.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Solid rookie showing
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Mason finished the 2022 season with 43 carries for 258 yards and a touchdown across 16 regular-season games with San Francisco.
Mason was a surprise addition to the active roster out of training camp, and he parlayed that opportunity into a special-teams role to begin the year. The undrafted rookie eventually was called upon to replace injured backups, and he averaged 6.0 yards per carry in his limited action on offense. Mason is signed through the 2024 season, so he figures to operate as the 49ers' third back to open camp behind Christian McCaffrey and Elijah Mitchell (groin).
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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The 49ers might not want to overwork Christian McCaffrey in Week 18 against the Cardinals, especially if they aren't guaranteed to get a first-round bye. Mason might get the chance for an increased workload against Arizona, and this is a fantastic matchup since the Cardinals are No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. In the past three weeks, three pairs of running backs have scored at least 15 PPR points against Arizona with Latavius Murray and Marlon Mack in Week 15, Leonard Fournette and Rachaad White in Week 16 and Tyler Allgeier and Cordarrelle Patterson in Week 17. There's a chance Elijah Mitchell (knee) could play this week also, and if that happens then I would prefer him over Mason in this game against Arizona.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Sleeper RBs
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The 49ers might not want to overwork Christian McCaffrey in Week 18 against the Cardinals, especially if they aren't guaranteed to get a first-round bye. Mason might get the chance for an increased workload against Arizona, and this is a fantastic matchup since the Cardinals are No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. In the past three weeks, three pairs of running backs have scored at least 15 PPR points against Arizona with Latavius Murray and Marlon Mack in Week 15, Leonard Fournette and Rachaad White in Week 16 and Tyler Allgeier and Cordarrelle Patterson in Week 17. There's a chance Elijah Mitchell (knee) could play this week also, and if that happens then I would prefer him over Mason in this game against Arizona.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Reclaims No. 2 role and scores
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Mason (hamstring) rushed two times for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-34 win over Las Vegas.
Mason -- who was limited to special teams due to a hamstring injury last week -- resumed his change-of-pace role behind starter Christian McCaffrey, cashing in one of his two carries for the first touchdown of his career. The undrafted rookie saw significantly fewer touches than he had previously as San Francisco's No. 2 back, but that was likely the result of head coach Kyle Shanahan leaning on McCaffrey in a tight contest. Assuming his hamstring injury is fully healed, Mason could be in line for a larger workload against the Cardinals on Sunday in a matchup the 49ers should be heavily favored in.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Cleared from injury report
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Mason (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Mason suited up with the hamstring injury last week against Washington but only played special teams while Tyrion Davis-Price operated as the No. 2 running back behind Christian McCaffrey. With Mason now off the injury report, a return to the No. 2 role is possible.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Officially limited Wednesday
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Mason (hamstring) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
After his hamstring tightened up on him last Wednesday, Mason was limited last Thursday before going down as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Commanders. He ended up suiting up for the Week 16 game, but he also was contained to 17 snaps on special teams, as Tyrion Davis-Price handled the running-back reps that didn't go to Christian McCaffrey. There's a chance Mason takes over the No. 2 role out of the 49ers backfield Sunday at Las Vegas, but he may have to get back to a full session before the end of Week 17 prep in order to do so.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Limited to special teams Saturday
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Mason (hamstring) was active in Saturday's 37-20 win over the Commanders, but he did not receive a carry and logged snaps only on special teams.
Mason's hamstring tightened up during practice this week, but he was ultimately cleared before kickoff. Fellow rookie Tyrion Davis-Price -- who was a healthy scratch for the last two weeks -- took over the backup duties behind Christian McCaffrey and finished with 30 yards on nine carries. Perhaps the decision to limit Mason to special teams was a direct result of him missing practice this week due to injury. The Georgia Tech product was excelling at spelling McCaffrey prior to this unexpected shakeup, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him reclaim that role against the Raiders on Jan. 1.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Active in Week 16
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Mason (hamstring) is listed as active Saturday against the Commanders, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Mason's hamstring tightened up at Wednesday's practice, which resulted in his early departure from that session and limited on-field work Thursday. He subsequently went down as questionable for Week 16 action, but he again will be available to the 49ers offense as Christian McCaffrey's direct backup. Mason has experienced a regular role over the last five games, racking up 32 carries for 210 yards (6.6 YPC).
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Questionable for Saturday
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Mason (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest versus the Commanders, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
A late-week addition to the 49ers' injury report, Mason relayed to David Lombardi of The Athletic on Thursday that his hamstring tightened up at Wednesday's practice, which resulted in him being removed from that session and ultimately going down as a limited participant to end Week 16 prep. If Mason isn't 100 percent or out Saturday, Tyrion Davis-Price and/or practice squad member Tevin Coleman would be the main candidates to get work behind the 49ers' No. 1 running back Christian McCaffrey.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Week 16 Waiver Priority List
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Mason is more than just a handcuff for Christian McCaffrey since you can actually use Mason as a flex option in deeper leagues. He has at least 51 rushing yards in three games in a row since Elijah Mitchell (knee) got hurt, and that kind of production could be helpful in 14-team leagues or larger, including in Week 16 against Washington. Now, Mason doesn't catch passes and has yet to score a touchdown this season, but he would be a lottery ticket if McCaffrey ever had to miss any time.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Stashes (RB Preview)
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Mason is the clear No. 2 behind Christian McCaffrey with Elijah Mitchell out of the picture. We all know McCaffrey's injury history, and Mason now appears to be just one injury away from 15-plus touches per game in an offense that should be even more run-heavy with Brock Purdy at quarterback.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Stashes (RB Preview)
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Mason was the clear No. 2 behind Christian McCaffrey with Elijah Mitchell out of the picture. We all know McCaffrey's injury history, and Mason now appears to be just one injury away from 15-plus touches per game in an offense that should be even more run-heavy with Brock Purdy at quarterback.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Week 14 Waiver Priority List
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It appears like Mason is the No. 2 running back for the 49ers for now behind Christian McCaffrey, and that makes Mason a valuable handcuff to roster in all formats. With Elijah Mitchell (knee) out, Mason played in tandem with McCaffrey in Week 13 against Miami and had eight carries for 51 yards. He could have flex appeal in deeper leagues, but Mason is more of a lottery ticket in case something happens to McCaffrey. Mason is worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Week 13 Waiver Priority List
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Elijah Mitchell (knee) is likely out for the rest of the season, and now Christian McCaffrey (knee) is a little banged up, although he's expected to play in Week 13 against Miami. With Mitchell out, Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price (4 percent rostered) will likely share the backup duties in San Francisco behind McCaffrey, and the winner of that battle could be the handcuff for McCaffrey, which is valuable. We've also seen the 49ers use Mitchell in tandem with McCaffrey for the past three weeks, so one of these guys could have that role. I'd give Mason a slight edge heading into Week 13 since he's been on the active roster, and he's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. Davis-Price is also worth 1 percent of your remaining FAB in deeper leagues.
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49ers' Jordan Mason: Gets four carries in garbage time
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Mason rushed four times for 14 yards in Sunday's 38-10 win over the Cardinals.
Mason was able to finally get some offensive run in garbage time after serving exclusively on special teams this season. The carries and yardage both represented new highs for the undrafted rookie. Mason will resume seeing the majority of his snaps on special teams when the 49ers take on the Saints on Sunday.
