Jordan Mason vs Zach Charbonnet
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 0.9 projected points (5.6 vs 4.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jordan Mason faces NO, the 14th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Zach Charbonnet faces SF, the 12th-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, and it isn't close: 15.5 points of value over replacement separate them (-43.2 vs -58.7).
The draft market agrees: Jordan Mason goes first at ADP 111.6 vs 145.8 for Zach Charbonnet.
Health note: Jordan Mason carries an injury flag of IR (Thumb), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Zach Charbonnet carries an injury flag of PUP (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jordan MasonMIN | Zach CharbonnetSEA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | NO | SF | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 5.6 | 4.7 | Mason +0.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #14 | #12 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 93.4 | 77.9 | Mason +15.5 pts |
| Points per game | 5.5 | 4.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -43.2 | -58.7 | Mason +15.5 |
| Overall rank | #121 | #135 | Mason by 14 |
| Position rank | RB39 | RB42 | |
| Market ADP | 111.6 | 145.8 | Charbonnet +34.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | IR | PUP |
Should I start Jordan Mason or Zach Charbonnet in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jordan Mason by 0.9 projected points (5.6 vs 4.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jordan Mason or Zach Charbonnet in 2026 fantasy football?
Jordan Mason. He projects 93.4 fantasy points with -43.2 value over replacement, vs 77.9 points and -58.7 for Zach Charbonnet (RB, PPR).