Jordan Mason vs Tyler Allgeier
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. Tyler Allgeier faces SF, the 24th-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 7.1 points of value over replacement (-58.7 vs -65.7).
The draft market agrees: Jordan Mason goes first at ADP 111.6 vs 154.9 for Tyler Allgeier.
Health note: Jordan Mason carries an injury flag of IR (Thumb), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jordan MasonMIN | Tyler AllgeierARI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | TB | SF | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 5.1 | 3.9 | Mason +1.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #4 | #24 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 77.9 | 70.8 | Mason +7.1 pts |
| Points per game | 4.6 | 4.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -58.7 | -65.7 | Mason +7.1 |
| Overall rank | #137 | #145 | Mason by 8 |
| Position rank | RB43 | RB46 | |
| Market ADP | 111.6 | 154.9 | Allgeier +43.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 14 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start Jordan Mason or Tyler Allgeier 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 Tyler Allgeier in 2026 fantasy football?
Jordan Mason. He projects 77.9 fantasy points with -58.7 value over replacement, vs 70.8 points and -65.7 for Tyler Allgeier (RB, PPR).