When considering which RBs to start and who to sit this week, what should fantasy managers do with Alexander Mattison in Week 5?

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison's fantasy outlook remains contingent on the status of Dalvin Cook (ankle) heading into Week 5. Cook remains a game-time call against the Lions. However, if he doesn't play, Mattison will automatically be an attractive fantasy target in nearly every format, including DFS contests. While filling in the Cook in Week 3 against the Seahawks, Mattison had 26 carries for 112 yards. He didn't score a touchdown in that one, but it was still a solid ...

With Dalvin Cook expected to return to the Vikings’ starting lineup, Alexander Mattison is a tricky proposition for your fantasy lineups.

Dalvin Cook's fantasy value this week is entirely related to his ankle injury. If he plays, should you start Cook in your Week 4 lineups?

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison carried the ball 26 times for 112 yards and added 59 receiving yards in the Vikings 30-17 win over the Seahawks. Filling in for the injured Dalvin Cook, Mattison picked up the slack and then some in the Vikings run offense. Cook's status should be monitored throughout next week but Mattison represents one of the best RB handcuff's in the NFL right now. He needs to be rostered in all formats heading into Week 4.

Should you start Alexander Mattison in your fantasy football lineups in Week 3 on the road in this matchup with the Seattle Seahawks?

What is the fantasy outlook for Dalvin Cook this week, and should you be looking to start Alexander Mattison in your Week 3 matchup?

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team LeaguesOWNED IN: 38% of LeaguesANALYSIS:If you have selectedDalvin Cooknear the onset of your drafts at any point since 2018, then you may have opted to protect your investment through the addition of Mattison. The motivation for including Cooks direct backup on rosters has been sustained due to the potential for Mattison to quickly ascend into Minnesotas lead-back responsibilities if Cook would be absent for any reason. That would also place Mattison in a position ...

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Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (ribs) took part in a full practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Mattison was injured in the team's second preseason game and hadn't done much since then, so this is a good sign of his availability this weekend. He'll once again enter the year as the backup to workhorse running back Dalvin Cook, who was probably the second overall pick after Christian McCaffrey in most fantasy leagues. Despite being second ...