Alexander Mattison Fantasy

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (ankle) returned to a full practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Cook missed the Week 5 win over the Detroit Lions, but it looks like he'll be back this Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Mattison, meanwhile, returned to a limited practice after sitting out on Wednesday. Cook has missed two of the last three games after tweaking his right ankle in Week 2, and he wasn't productive in his one game since the injury. A full practice for Cook should mean that he'll be closer to 100 percent and ready for a full workload. The 26-year-old should be returned to all starting lineups, but temper expectations against a Panthers defense that has allowed the second-fewest fantasy points per game to RBs so far in 2021. Mattison could see more work again behind Cook, but he's only playable most weeks if Cook is sitting.

Oct. 14th • 5:21 PM

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday. Dalvin Cook (ankle), who missed the Week 5 win over the Detroit Lions, returned to practice, so he has a chance to play again in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers. Mattison has been money for fantasy managers in the two games that Cook has missed in the early going. Most recently last Sunday, the 23-year-old had 25 rushing attempts for 113 yards while catching all seven of his targets for 40 yards and a touchdown. Mattison has had at least 25 carries in the two games without Cook, but he's had 14 combined totes in the three games with Cook active. So basically if Cook returns to the mix, Mattison will be extremely hard to trust.

Oct. 13th • 7:13 PM

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison filled in admirably for the injured Dalvin Cook (ankle) during Sunday's narrow win over the Lions. The 23-year-old was all over the place in Week 5, compiling 113 yards off 25 carries. He also caught seven passes for 40 yards, with one of those receptions resulting in a trip to the end zone. Mattison has turned up the volume throughout his short tenure as the lead back in Minnesota. Still, it's certainly possible that Cook can make his way back for the Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. However, if he doesn't, Mattison should be starting in every fantasy format imaginable.

Oct. 10th • 6:45 PM