Alexander Mattison Fantasy

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison carried the ball seven times for 28 yards and a touchdown as he came in relief for Dalvin Cook (shoulder) in the second half of the game. Mattison was able to add a reception for another 16 yards and looked solid when the Vikings had to rely on him. If Cook is to miss any time going forward, Mattison can be valued as a borderline RB1 option in his absence.

Sep. 25th • 5:05 PM

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison did not practice Thursday for personal reasons. There has been no report of Mattison potentially missing Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. Friday's injury report will determine if the 24-year-old will suit up for the regular season opener. He had 134 carries for a career-high 491 yards and three rushing touchdowns in 16 games (four starts) for Minnesota in 2021. If Mattison practices on Friday, he will serve as the Vikings' top backup running back to star Dalvin Cook. Kene Nwangwu and rookie Ty Chandler would see an expanded role if Mattison is inactive on Sunday.

Sep. 9th • 6:31 AM

While the Minnesota Vikings aren't actively shopping backup running back Alexander Mattison, league sources are saying that the Vikings are listening to offers for him with the regular season approaching. Mattison is one of the best handcuff options in fantasy football if you've already selected Vikings starter Dalvin Cook, but the 24-year-old could become even more attractive to fantasy managers if he's traded to a team that gives him a more substantial role in their backfield. If Mattison is traded, Kene Nwangwu and rookie Ty Chandler would see expanded roles if anything were to happen to Cook during the course of the season. Mattison had 134 carries for a career-high 491 yards and three rushing touchdowns in 16 games (four starts) for Minnesota in 2021.

Aug. 29th • 12:37 PM