Jordan Mason vs Tyjae Spears
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Jordan Mason this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (5.1 vs 3.9).
Jordan Mason faces TB, the 4th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Tyjae Spears faces NYG, the 31st-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jordan Mason by 1.8 points of value over replacement (-58.7 vs -60.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Jordan Mason goes first at ADP 111.6 vs 129.8 for Tyjae Spears.
Health note: Jordan Mason carries an injury flag of IR (Thumb), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Tyjae Spears carries an injury flag of Questionable (Undisclosed), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jordan MasonMIN | Tyjae SpearsTEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | TB | NYG | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 5.1 | 3.9 | Mason +1.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #4 | #31 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 77.9 | 76.1 | Mason +1.8 pts |
| Points per game | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -58.7 | -60.5 | Mason +1.8 |
| Overall rank | #137 | #139 | Mason by 2 |
| Position rank | RB43 | RB44 | |
| Market ADP | 111.6 | 129.8 | Spears +18.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 11 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 9 | |
| Injury flag | IR | Questionable |
Should I start Jordan Mason or Tyjae Spears in Week 3?
Start Jordan Mason this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (5.1 vs 3.9).
Should I draft Jordan Mason or Tyjae Spears in 2026 fantasy football?
Jordan Mason. He projects 77.9 fantasy points with -58.7 value over replacement, vs 76.1 points and -60.5 for Tyjae Spears (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.