Jordan Mason vs Mike Washington Jr.
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jordan Mason by 0.7 projected points (5.6 vs 4.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jordan Mason faces NO, the 15th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Mike Washington Jr. faces NE, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Jordan Mason: a clear but modest edge of 8.0 points of value over replacement (-43.2 vs -51.2).
The draft market agrees: Jordan Mason goes first at ADP 111.6 vs 151.4 for Mike Washington Jr..
Health note: Jordan Mason carries an injury flag of IR (Thumb), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jordan MasonMIN | Mike Washington Jr.LVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | NO | NE | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 5.6 | 4.8 | Mason +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #15 | #22 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 93.4 | 85.4 | Mason +8.0 pts |
| Points per game | 5.5 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -43.2 | -51.2 | Mason +8.0 |
| Overall rank | #117 | #126 | Mason by 9 |
| Position rank | RB38 | RB40 | |
| Market ADP | 111.6 | 151.4 | Jr. +39.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 13 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start Jordan Mason or Mike Washington Jr. in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jordan Mason by 0.7 projected points (5.6 vs 4.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jordan Mason or Mike Washington Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?
Jordan Mason. He projects 93.4 fantasy points with -43.2 value over replacement, vs 85.4 points and -51.2 for Mike Washington Jr. (RB, PPR).