The Vikings' two best RB fantasy weeks this season came not from Dalvin Cook, but from Alexander Mattison. How valuable is Mattison?

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison continues to be an afterthought with a healthy Dalvin Cook in the lineup. Despite averaging 112.5 rushing yards, 6.5 receptions and 49.5 receiving yards in the two games without Cook, the Vikings coaching staff refuses to find ways to get the ball into Mattison's capable hands when Cook is active. He remains the top handcuff in the game with RB1 potential anytime Cook is forced to miss time.

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 55% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Mattisons rostership percentage has dropped below the 60% threshold, as some fantasy managers have opted to remove him during the Vikings bye week. This presents an outstanding opportunity to secure him particularly if you are depending onDalvin Cookas the foundation back for your team.The ongoing rationale for securing Mattison remains intact after he demonstrated his ability to function as Minnesotas workhorse back if ...

Is Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook still a fantasy RB1? Or will he share touches with fellow RB Alexander Mattison?

Is Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison still a viable fantasy starter with Dalvin Cook returning from injury in Week 6?

On top of bye weeks starting in Week 6, be sure to stay updated with the latest injury report before setting your fantasy football lineups.

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...

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 ...

Unfortunately, the injury bug has come back to bite some big-name running backs. If you managed to add Alexander Mattison a couple weeks ago or Damien Williams last week and roll with them in your lineup, you were a happy GM in Week 5. Will replacements for Saquon Barkley and Clyde Edwards-Helaire be similarly productive in the coming weeks? Let's find out.This column will identify the most relevant waiver wire targets at every position with a brief explanation of each player's current path to ...

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 ...