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Jordan Mason injury update: 21-day practice window opens for Vikings RB

Jordan Mason has been designated for return and his practice window opens, though he is still on IR.

By Cole Hartwell

Jordan Mason has been designated for return and his practice window has opened, though he is still on injured reserve, according to Ian Rapoport.

What happened

Mason has had his 21-day practice window opened, per Underdog NFL. He suffered a fractured right thumb, and the Vikings placed him on injured reserve on September 16.

Context

Mason has appeared in one game this season, totaling 11.9 PPR points with 15 carries for 59 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. He played 45% of snaps in that game.

Timeline

On October 15, Fantasy Football Desk reported that the Vikings expected Mason back after their Week 6 bye. The team’s October 12 report listed Mason among players tracking toward a Week 7 return, and Minnesota hosts Indianapolis on October 25. Soreness emerged after the Packers game, and tests showed he needed surgery.

What’s next

The Vikings have a bye in Week 6, and their next game is a home matchup against Indianapolis in Week 7.

#Vikings RB Jordan Mason has been designated for return. His practice window opens, though he’s still on IR.

Jordan Mason (thumb) has 21-day practice window opened.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Mason’s practice window opening is a positive step toward his return, but he remains on injured reserve. With Minnesota on bye in Week 6, fantasy managers need to monitor his practice participation before Week 7 against Indianapolis. Aaron Jones is the clear RB1 with 70.2 PPR points and 73% snap share, so Mason’s role upon return is uncertain. He is worth stashing in deeper leagues, but managers should wait for more clarity before relying on him in lineups.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Minnesota Vikings depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Jordan Mason injury update: tracking toward Week 7 return for Vikings (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. #Vikings RB Jordan Mason has been designated for return. His practice window opens, though he’s still on IR. (X (@RapSheet))
  6. Jordan Mason (thumb) has 21-day practice window opened. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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