Approximately one month ago, we offered you a list of players worth targeting in dynasty before NFL free agency. As we addressed at that time, those players were the types who stood to gain value thanks to projected off-season moves. Examples included Alexander Mattison gaining landing a starting job, Michael Pittman Jr. getting a new (and accurate) quarterback, and Malik Willis serving as a long-term stash in Superflex formats after an atrocious rookie year tanked his stock.Fast forward to ...

UAB running back DeWayne McBride is meeting with the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday. McBride rushed 437 times for 3,084 (7.06 YPC) over his final two seasons in college and could be a solid mid-round running back selection. That said, he only caught five passes in his three-year college career, so it's tough to project a three-down role for the 215-pound runner. The future of former Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook hangs in the balance, but Alexander Mattison and Ty Chandler remain on the ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison has signed a new contract with the organization. The two sides have reportedly agreed to a two-year, $7 million contract. This is a nice payday for Mattison who has proven to be one of the better backups in the league. There have been rumors that the Vikings are interested in moving on from starter Dalvin Cook. That would skyrocket Mattison's value to the moon, but a deal seems unlikely at the moment. Possibly, the team would be more willing to ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison rushed 10 times for 54 yards and two touchdowns and caught one pass for six yards in the 29-13 win over the Chicago Bears. Dalvin Cook (knee) briefly exited the game before returning, but he shared touches with Mattison with the game in hand for Minnesota. Mattison failed to make a great fantasy impact this season since Cook surprisingly didn't miss any games, but he finishes the regular season with 74 rushes for 283 yards and five rushing ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison finished with 17 yards off four carries in the win over the Giants on Saturday. The 24-year-old certainly has plenty of talent. However, with Dalvin Cook healthy and on the field, Mattison will only be good for a few touches here and there, along with an occasional touchdown. As a result, fantasy managers must keep him benched in Week 17 against the Packers.

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 33% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Alexander Mattison is only rostered in 33% of all leagues, even though his role as the direct backup to Dalvin Cook automatically positions him to launch into an extensive workload if Cook is sidelined during Minnesota's remaining matchups.Cook's season has not been curtailed by any significant injuries while he has continued to operate in his workhorse role for the Vikings. He has now exceeded 1,000 rushing yards for a ...

The waiver wire in deep leagues is a wasteland full of low-upside quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends. Any player who booms will be picked up in even the shallowest of leagues, so we'll have to dive deep in these leagues. However, there are plenty of bench stashes that could be league-winners if an injury happens to a top running back or wideout. That said, it's time to pick up as many "handcuff" running backs and even wide receivers as possible. Remember, you don't have to have the ...

As always in Week 14, the waiver wire in deep leagues is ultra-thin with no obvious pickups, so it's time to load up on "handcuff" running backs, wide receivers, and even quarterbacks in superflex or two-QB leagues. These fantasy football waiver wire pickup suggestions are for fantasy managers in deep leagues of 14-teams or more or a higher number of bench spots than traditional fantasy leagues. That said, chalky waiver pickups for shallower leagues won't be featured. Each week sees this list ...

The waiver wire is as thin as ever and there are just two teams on a bye in Week 13, but with the fantasy football playoffs set to begin in just a few weeks, it's time to shape those fantasy rosters for real upside. These fantasy football waiver wire pickup suggestions are for fantasy managers in deep leagues of 14-teams or more or a higher number of bench spots than traditional fantasy leagues. That said, chalky waiver pickups like Zay Jones, Treylon Burks, and Latavius Murray won't be ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 45% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Alexander Mattison's availability has surged and declined based on the health of Dalvin Cook since Mattison's 2019 rookie year. This process has been repeated once again this season as Mattison's rostership percentage soared when Cook was contending with a troublesome shoulder.That percentage has steadily decreased as Cook has remained on the field. However, Mattison's proximity to an enormous workload remains fully intact,...