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 ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison was spotted limping and did not finish practice on Tuesday, according to The Athletic's Alec Lewis. The Vikings have not elaborated on what happened to Mattison, although he did stick around on the sidelines to watch practice afterward, leading one to believe that he is not dealing with anything serious. Look for the team to provide an update on Mattison's status in the coming days. For now, the Vikings have Ty Chandler and DeWayne McBride ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is set to take over the RB1 role after the team moved on from longtime starter Dalvin Cook this offseason. Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips believes Mattison is being slept on ahead of the 2023 campaign. "He's multifaceted in the run game, in pass protection, and then his hands in the passing game, and route running ability," Phillips said. "I think we're gonna see a lot of good things. Maybe people didn't realize how good a player ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is fully preparing himself this offseason to take over for Dalvin Cook as the team's lead back in 2023. Mattison signed a two-year, $7 million extension this offseason and figures to have two or three times more carries than the 101 rushing attempts he averaged in his first four NFL seasons. "For me, it's a great opportunity to step into the role, the limelight and the position I've always dreamt of being in. All the work I've put in to this ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison was the backup to Dalvin Cook for four seasons to begin his career. Mattison was drafted in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft and only saw six starts from 2019-2022.With Cook's release this offseason, Mattison will assume top running back duties in Minnesota this season. Second-year running back Ty Chandler and rookie DeWayne McBride figure to back up the 25-year-old in 2023, so he should be in store for a big workload as the full-time ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is embracing his role as the team's new No. 1 option out of the backfield. "I've been a lot more prepared in the way of understanding where I'm going to be at in the playbook," Mattison said during an interview on SiriusXM NFL Radio. "I'm definitely comfortable as a professional athlete and understanding what I have to do to get the job done." Minnesota released Pro-Bowler Dalvin Cook this offseason, opening the door for Mattison to take over. ...

Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of fantasy football rankings! It's an exciting time for football, as fantasy draft season is in full swing, and we are less than a month away from Week 1. Today, we're looking at our NFL team's updated 2023 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the top 390 players as of August 22, 2023.These half-PPR draft rankings are a consensus by NFL lead analysts Nick Mariano, Brandon Murchinson, Scott Engel, Andersen Pickard, and Biggie Libson. Before the rankings, ...