Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison carried the ball 10 times for only 26 yards in the Vikings 34-16 loss to the Falcons in Week 6. Mattison was charged with stepping in for injured star running back Dalvin Cook but did little with his chances. It doesn't help when quarterback Kirk Cousins tosses three first-half interceptions as the Vikings fell behind 23-0 by the halftime. Mattison's fantasy value will be tied to the health of Dalvin Cook heading into Week 7.

Who do I start in fantasy football in Week 6? Who should I avoid? We know that many fantasy football managers are in do-or-die mode, facing dilemmas on the best ways to round out your roster, and finding the optimal matchups to take advantage of. Fortunately, I’m here to help you navigate the murky waters […]

The Atlanta Falcons Defense is not a starting-caliber option this week. With a bunch of turnover on the coaching staff this week, it signals the start of a new time for the Falcons. Nevertheless, this unit has been struggling all season with injuries and underwhelming performances, especially in the secondary. The Vikings are potent on offense with weapons such as Adam Thielen, Justin Jefferson, and a rushing attack featuring either Dalvin Cook or Alexander Mattison. There is no reason to ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is slated to take over starting running back duties for Sundays game versus Atlanta due to the adductor injury to Dalvin Cook(groin). DFS sites have already adjusted Mattisons price tag, so unfortunately fantasy managers will have to pony up a pretty penny, but season-long managers can attempt to snag Mattison off of the waiver wire and start him if Cooks sits. With Cooks injury not sounding like a long-term ailment, those managers with waiver ...

We are approaching the midway point of the season for fantasy football managers, and it’s not too late to round out rosters and add needed depth for your playoff push — 2020 has shown that a strong contingency plan might be in your best interest! The gruesome ankle injury to Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is […]

After being forced out of Minnesota’s brutal 27-26 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks, Vikings star running back Dalvin Cook will sit through Minnesota’s bye week after reportedly suffering an abductor strain in his groin. And when it comes to fantasy football, the big question now revolves around backup running backs Alexander Mattison and Mike Boone. […]

BALLER MOVE: Add in All LeaguesROSTERED: 40% of LeaguesANALYSIS: While Chase Claypool and Travis Fulgham are undoubtley going to be the two darlings of the Week 6 WW pickups--they finished as overall no. 1 and no. 2 in PPR leaderboards this past weekend--let's not forget about the most valuable under-the-radar guy out there: Alexander Mattison.Dalvin Cook is going nowhere in Minnesota's offense, unless he gets injured, that is. And that happened on Sunday when a groin injury sidelined him in the...

The Seattle Seahawks Defense hasn't been the best through the first month of the season, but they finally showed some life in Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings. They were able to record an interception and a fumble against the Vikings, and they got after it with their pass rush as well. They came down with three sacks of quarterback Kirk Cousinsand they ultimately saved the game with a stuff of running back Alexander Mattison on fourth and short on their own five-yard line. There were some ...

All we want in fantasy football is to see players stay healthy and show us their extreme talent. This is what plagued Dalvin Cook in his first few seasons in the NFL. Never able to stay on the field, it was always “what if” statements when talking about how good he could be as an […]

Minnesota Vikings running backs Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) practiced in full for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Both players are on track to suit up for the wild-card game against the Saints on Sunday. Cook has missed a couple of games now with his injury, but he should jump right back into workhorse duties against New Orleans. The Saints allowed the fourth fewest fantasy points per game (14.5) to the running back position this year, so Cook will ...