Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison had 14 carries for 46 yards in Week 14, adding two receptions for 18 yards in the win. The 16 touches were a new career-high for the rookie as he got a lot of late-game run with the Vikings holding a sizeable lead. Mattison likely won't offer standalone value in the fantasy playoffs, but he remains valuable as a priority handcuff to starter Dalvin Cook.

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison has a chance to see an increased workload in Week 14's home matchup against the Detroit Lions. Starter Dalvin Cook (chest) was removed from the injury report and is in line to start, but the risk of re-injury certainly remains. The Vikings are favored by 13 points and have the highest projected total this week, and Mattison has had some of his best fantasy performances in blowouts this season. They could also choose to rest Cook completely if ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team LeaguesOWNED IN: 29% of LeaguesANALYSIS:Dalvin Cook came out alive of Minnesota's MNF game. Barely, though, as he had to leave the field in the third quarter with a chest injury, supposedly for precautionary reasons. Keep in mind that Dalvin Cook has yet to complete a full season in the NFL. We can be this close to him getting injured for real. Im not saying he will, as he might have been unlucky in past years, but the chances are there and we still have the whole ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison carried four times for 22 yards in Week 13's loss to the Seahawks, filling in nicely for the injured Dalvin Cook (shoulder) in the second half. He added three catches for 44 yards as he benefited from some well-executed screens. Mattison didn't get a ton of rushing opportunities due to the Vikings playing from behind, but he would clearly be a valuable fantasy asset as the (presumed) lead back if Cook were to miss any time. Stay tuned for an ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison has made a solid impression in his rookie season, but he can't be trusted as a starting fantasy option with his current role in the offense. Mattison received just three carries and gained five yards in Week 12's close contest against the Broncos. He just doesn't see enough action in competitive games, and Week 13's road matchup with the Seahawks projects to be a tight matchup. Mattison remains a must-handcuff to Cook, but he isn't likely to ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison was pretty much silent in Week 11 as he had just three carries for five yards in a comeback win over the Denver Broncos. Mattison was just not involved in the game plan and lost work due to the Vikings playing from behind for almost the entire contest. Mattison has had some nice outputs backing up star Dalvin Cook this season, but Week 11's tough matchup against the Broncos Defense wasn't the spot to stream the rookie. He won't be a ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison isn't a recommended starting option in Week 11 against the Denver Broncos. Though Mattison is a good bet for 7-10 carries on a weekly basis, the Broncos Defense is really tough against the run and they've only gotten better as the season has worn on. The game plan will likely feature Dalvin Cook with star receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) out, though Mattison could see some garbage-time work with the Vikings currently favored to win by 10.5 ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team LeaguesOWNED IN: 29% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook leads in the NFL in rushing yards, so surely his backup doesn't have any standalone value in fantasy football, right?Well, Alexander Mattison has finished with at least 50 rushing yards in four of the past six games, including an eight-carry, 52-yard against the Cowboys. He caught a two-yard pass as well.If you have bye week issues, Mattison could be a justifiable start in a deep ...

By Week 10 of the NFL season, it almost feels a bit disingenuous to still refer to first-year players "rookies." After all, most of them have seen plenty of on-field action at this point. But hey, the term is still technically accurate and therefore will continue to be used in this column. Just know, for any first-year NFL players who are definitely reading this over breakfast, that I mean no disrespect.In case you are new to this column, each week we highlight a few first-year players who are ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison remains a risky option in fantasy. He's averaging 4.7 yards per carry, but he has just one touchdown and doesn't contribute in the passing game. The Dallas Cowboys haven't been as good against the position as they were earlier in the season, and they're a midrange matchup for him. However, he can't be trusted to have a big enough role to run as a flex. Keep him handcuffed to Dalvin Cook on the bench.