Alexander Mattison Fantasy

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison carried the ball 10 times for only 26 yards in the Vikings 34-16 loss to the Falcons in Week 6. Mattison was charged with stepping in for injured star running back Dalvin Cook but did little with his chances. It doesn't help when quarterback Kirk Cousins tosses three first-half interceptions as the Vikings fell behind 23-0 by the halftime. Mattison's fantasy value will be tied to the health of Dalvin Cook heading into Week 7.

Oct. 18th • 8:33 PM

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is slated to take over starting running back duties for Sundays game versus Atlanta due to the adductor injury to Dalvin Cook(groin). DFS sites have already adjusted Mattisons price tag, so unfortunately fantasy managers will have to pony up a pretty penny, but season-long managers can attempt to snag Mattison off of the waiver wire and start him if Cooks sits. With Cooks injury not sounding like a long-term ailment, those managers with waiver wire pool funds shouldnt overspend on Mattison, who will likely return to a reserve role upon Cooks return. But as for Sunday, Mattison will face a Falcons Defense that has been shredded to the tune of 32.2 points per game by opposing running backs, tied for the second-highest mark in the league.

Oct. 13th • 7:29 PM

Minnesota Vikings running backs Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) practiced in full for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Both players are on track to suit up for the wild-card game against the Saints on Sunday. Cook has missed a couple of games now with his injury, but he should jump right back into workhorse duties against New Orleans. The Saints allowed the fourth fewest fantasy points per game (14.5) to the running back position this year, so Cook will certainly have his hands full in the Superdome. He's DraftKing's second most expensive running back for wild-card weekend, priced at $7,800 behind Derrick Henry.

Jan. 2nd • 2:18 PM