Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison handled eight carries for 28 yards with three catches on six targets for 11 yards in Thursday's 34-28 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The 25-year-old repeatedly ran into brick walls with center Garrett Bradbury (back) out on Thursday, losing a first-quarter fumble as part of a four-turnover night for Minnesota. Mattison lost another fumble in the fourth quarter, but was bailed out by an offsides penalty. The former third-round pick's lack of ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison found his way into the end zone in a Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He will look to do so again in Week 2 when the Vikings face off against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night. The Eagles were tough against the New England Patriots' running backs in Week 1, allowing Rhamondre Stevenson and Ezekiel Elliott to combine for just 54 rushing yards on 19 carries. Mattison should see plenty of volume as he garnered 11 of 14 running ...

Could it possibly be that we have two straight intriguing games for Thursday Night Football to start the season? The NFL has really tried to do a better job of showcasing their best teams in this primetime spot in 2023. After so many years of horrific Titans-Jaguars debacles, it's not until October 5 when the Chicago Bears travel to the Washington Commanders that we have the potential for a pitiful matchup.For Week 2, the Minnesota Vikings travel to the Philadelphia Eagles in a battle of teams ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison didn't have the best game on the ground in Week 1 as the team suffered a three-point loss to Tampa Bay. The Boise State product finished with 34 yards on 11 carries and 10 yards on three catches with a touchdown. His touchdown reception saved a lot of fantasy managers more frustration over his performance. Mattison only averaged 3.1 yards per carry and he'll face a tougher defense in the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2.

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison will look to start his first season as the Vikings' lead-back on the right foot against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. The Buccaneers have had a stingy run defense in seasons past, however, they were a middling run-stopping unit in 2022 giving up the 15th most rushing yards and 4.5 yards per carry. Mattison takes over the RB1 role in Minnesota left behind by Dalvin Cook, so he can be treated as a solid fantasy option due to volume alone. ...

Even before the Minnesota Vikings parted ways with long-time running back Dalvin Cook, the coaching staff was regretful for not giving Alexander Mattison more touches last year. The Vikings clearly believe in him and think he's a key piece in their attempt at improved rushing efficiency. Mattison might not be as explosive as Cook, but the team is committed to providing him an every-down workload, according to The Athletic's Alec Lewis. In addition to on the ground, the 25-year-old has caught ...

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~53 OverallCURRENT ADP: ~67ANALYSIS:Mattison has showcased his fantasy potential when given the opportunity to fill in for Dalvin Cook, with notable finishes such as RB4 in Week 18 last season, as well as finishes of RB9, RB7, and RB5 in 2021. The data backs him as well, with 23 missed tackles forced on a mere 77 attempts for an average rate of 29.9%, an elusive rating of 85.8, good enough for 10th among all backs. He finished with only three fewer touchdowns (five) ...

One of the most interesting backfields in the NFL this season is in Minnesota, where the Vikings don't really have a clear answer for who will back up Alexander Mattison. After the team moved on from Dalvin Cook, Mattison has been elevated to a larger role, and now Mattison's old role is up for grabs.Will it be Ty Chandler, Kene Nwangwu, or DeWayne McBride that earns that role? Let's take a look at recent updates to get a sense of who will have the role.Who is the leader to back up Vikings ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (undisclosed) was present for the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday after he was seen limping at the end of training camp practice on Tuesday. Kene Nwangwu (undisclosed) was also back out there. With both Mattison and Nwangwu out on Tuesday, Ty Chandler failed to stand out with the first-team offense. Nwangwu's speed and versatility could add a dimension to Minnesota's backfield, but it's unlikely he'll shoulder a massive load unless ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison was the 102nd overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Mattison had an excellent college career, totaling 581 rushing attempts for 2,829 yards and 33 touchdowns at Boise State. He also had 60 receptions for 511 receiving yards and a touchdown in college.However, Mattison's NFL career hasn't been full of fantasy success. The former Boise State star spent the first four years in the league backing up Dalvin Cook. Mattison had 100 rushing attempts for ...