Derrick Mason, WR, Baltimore Ravens

September 1, 2010 @ 14:45:00

By Ryan R. Bonini
Edited by Cory J. Bonini

Derrick Mason | Baltimore Ravens | 5-foot-10, 195 pounds | 14th year

2010 Projected NFL/Fantasy Football Statistics

Rec		Rec Yds		Rec TD		Run Att		Run Yds		Rush TD		Tot TD
Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi
48	58	611	761	3	5	0	4	0	25	0	1	3	6

Pros: Mason, despite his elderly state, has posted three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons for the Ravens. He had at least three receptions in 13 games last season, and he posted better than 70 yards receiving in eight contests. The Baltimore offense isn't afraid to throw the ball with the development of Joe Flacco, and Mason is a clutch option for moving the chains on crucial downs.

Cons: The Ravens drastically upgraded their receiving corps with the addition of Anquan Boldin and Donte' Stallworth, although he'll miss some time with a foot injury, during the offseason, so Mason will no longer be the No. 1 option in the passing game. At 36, one has to wonder how much gas is left in his tank.

Fantasy tip: There are a lot more mouths to feed in the Baltimore offense these days. When you couple that with Mason's age, one has to be weary of him as anything more than a depth fantasy football option. He is being selected around the 10th round of fantasy football drafts, on average. Unless you have questionable receivers at the top of your pecking order and need his stability, it may be better to look for a receiver with higher upside. He's safe, if his wheels hold up.

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Ryan R. Bonini

Founding KFFL in 1996, Bonini serves as KFFL's General Manager and VP of technology for KFFL's parent company, USA TODAY SPORTS Media Group. Bonini was named the 2009 Fantasy Football Writer of the Year by the FSWA and received honors with the Best Fantasy Football Series in '10, making him the first two-time FSWA football award winner.

His work has been found in USA Today, Yahoo! Sports, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, NFL.com, and many others. He has also been featured on numerous radio programs around the country. Bonini is a member of the PFWA, FSWA and FSTA.

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