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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Derrick Henry vs Jordan Mason

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Derrick Henry is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 16.0 PPG and 1,745 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Jordan Mason (7.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Derrick Henry as the starter and Jordan Mason as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBBaltimore Ravens#7PPG LEADER

Derrick Henry

PPG

16.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,595

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

150

Bye

Week 7

RBMinnesota Vikings#42

Jordan Mason

PPG

7.6

Games

Rush Yds

758

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Derrick Henry

Jordan Mason

Head to Head

16.0 PPG7.6 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 at the position). Jordan Mason: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #42 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Derrick Henry is producing at 73% of elite pace and Jordan Mason at 35%. That ranking gap means Derrick Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Derrick Henry vs Jordan Mason: Who Should You Start?

Derrick Henry and Jordan Mason are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Baltimore Ravens running back averaged 16.0 PPG in 2025, a full 8.4 points per game ahead of Jordan Mason's 7.6 with the Minnesota Vikings. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Derrick Henry carries a 8.4-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Derrick Henry ran for 1595 yards and 16 touchdowns; Jordan Mason posted 758 and 6. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Derrick Henry has his bye in Week 7, and Jordan Mason rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Derrick Henry at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Jordan Mason is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Derrick Henry (age 32, 9 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Jordan Mason (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Derrick Henry outscored Jordan Mason by a projected 143 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Mason's 16. That durability gap means Derrick Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Derrick Henry scored 16 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jordan Mason is 6 years younger than Derrick Henry (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatHenryMason

PPG (Half-PPR)16.07.6

Games Played1716

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)272122

Rushing Yards1,595758

Rush Yds/Game93.847.4

Rushing TDs166

Receptions1514

Receiving Yards15051

Targets2116

Total TDs166

Age3226

Experience9 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 7Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Derrick Henry holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.0 points per game. Jordan Mason averaged 7.6 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derrick Henry or Jordan Mason in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to Jordan Mason's 7.6 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Derrick Henry and Jordan Mason average in 2025?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jordan Mason averaged 7.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 8.4 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and Jordan Mason's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Jordan Mason (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Derrick Henry or Jordan Mason a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry outscored Jordan Mason by 8.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.