Ty Johnson vs Jordan Mason
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Ty Johnson this week: Jordan Mason is on bye in Week 6.
Ty Johnson gets LV, the 1st-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 5.8 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Ty Johnson by 0.1 points of value over replacement (-71.2 vs -71.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Ty Johnson carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Jordan Mason carries an injury flag of IR (Thumb), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Ty JohnsonBUF | Jordan MasonMIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | LV | Bye | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 5.8 | 0.0 | Johnson +5.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #1 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 86.5 | 86.4 | Johnson +0.1 pts |
| Points per game | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -71.2 | -71.3 | Johnson +0.1 |
| Overall rank | #161 | #162 | Johnson by 1 |
| Position rank | RB52 | RB53 | |
| Market ADP | - | 111.6 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | IR |
Should I start Ty Johnson or Jordan Mason in Week 6?
Start Ty Johnson this week: Jordan Mason is on bye in Week 6.
Should I draft Ty Johnson or Jordan Mason in 2026 fantasy football?
Ty Johnson. He projects 86.5 fantasy points with -71.2 value over replacement, vs 86.4 points and -71.3 for Jordan Mason (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.