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...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (finger) has been an overqualified backup, consistently producing big games when called upon. Mattison has become an annual must-draft player as an insurance back with elite upside when Dalvin Cook misses time due to injury. Mattison reportedly left practice Tuesday with a finger injury, remaining on the sidelines after that. While little is known about the extent of the injury, it will be important to monitor. Hopefully, Mattison returns to the ...

Who doesn't love to draft a player late and see him blossom into a league winner? That can often be the case with running back handcuffs covering for starters that fall down to injury or enter the season holding out. Drafting a no. 2 running back late, or even getting him from waivers close to (or for) nothing can turn into a league-changing move.I have already said it in the paragraph above: the key for those players to be truly valuable is getting them as late as possible for the cheapest of ...

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Is Dalvin Cook playing in Week 17? How does his availability impact Alexander Mattison's fantasy football prospects?

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison got the starting nod once again with Dalvin Cook on the reserve/COVID-19 list in Week 16. While the rushing production wasn't there with only 41 yards on 13 carries, Mattison did find his way into the end zone. Adding three catches for 29 yards receiving, Mattison provided decent numbers for his fantasy managers. With Cook's status for Week 17 still up in the air, Mattison could be asked to carry the load again in the division matchup against ...

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Is Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook playing in Week 16, or will fantasy football managers need to look elsewhere for the playoffs?

As fantasy football managers finalize lineups for Week 16, what are the latest updates surrounding RBs on the injury report?

The Minnesota Vikings activated running back Alexander Mattison from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Mattison is unvaccinated and was required to quarantine for 10 days, but he's now eligible to return for the Week 16 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The 23-year-old is one of the best fantasy football handcuffs behind Dalvin Cook. But he should remain on your benches this weekend with Cook healthy as the team's workhorse running back.