Matt Asiata Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 234 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- July 24, 1987 (36)
- Experience
- 6th Season
- Drafted
- 2011 / Rd. / Pk. (MIN)
- College
- Utah
Season Logs
Game Logs
Matt Asiata News
With Adrian Peterson out for most of the season, Matt Asiata and Jerick McKinnon found themselves in a timeshare at the running back position. Asiata's goal line abilities ushered him onto the field in fantasy important situations, but it was McKinnon who ultimately held more value. Asiata finished the season with a lackluster showing against the Chicago Bears, rushing eight times for only 14 yards. He was out-produced on the ground by McKinnon and Sam Bradford, who turned in 24 rushing yards on one scramble. Asiata added three catches on three targets for 31 yards. With AP's departure from Minnesota likely, Asiata should serve as McKinnon's backup next season.
Matt Asiata has been owned in seasonal leagues throughout the 2016 campaign for his ability to produce in goal line situations. Asiata has tallied six touchdowns on the season, including a span of three straight games Week's 10-12, but has struggled to accumulate a ton of yards with a workload that increased after Adrian Peterson went down with injury. Asiata is a boom-or-bust option heading into Week 17, but could definitely boom against a Chicago Bears squad that has allowed an absurd seven touchdowns over their last two contests.
Matt Asiata took a back seat to Jerick McKinnon Week 16, but still managed to put together a decent stat line for PPR leagues. Asiata averaged an impressive 5.7 yards per carry, rushing the ball six times for 34 yards. He also added three catches on four targets for 30 yards. Despite his goal line abilities, the Vikings focused more on their air attack to fight fire with fire against an explosive Packers offense. He'll likely be Minnesota's No. 2 back again next week pending the status of Adrian Peterson.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense