Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison rushed for 60 yards on five rushing attempts in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Cleveland Browns. He did have 10 more rushing yards than lead back Zamir White, outgaining him 60 to 50 in Week 4. Mattison punctuated his day with big runs of 24 and 16 yards. Interestingly, he was targeted just once and didn't record a catch on the day. The 26-year-old is usually more involved in the passing game, so, oddly, he was mostly kept out of it. He has not ...

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team LeaguesPOSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEXANALYSIS: To many people's surprise, Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison has out-produced Zamir White in fantasy football this season, creating plenty of lineup questions ahead of Week 4.Mattison has scored a touchdown in all three games this season, and he has also showcased a knack for catching passes. Through three games, he has seven catches and 80 receiving yards. One of his three touchdowns this season came ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 46% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Alexander Mattison and the Las Vegas Raiders are in quite a unique position through three games of the 2024 NFL season, as they have two running backs who are capable of leading their backfield and have made no commitment to play either consistently.Zamir White, who entered the season as the team's RB1, has split snaps almost equally with Mattison. As the young season progresses though, it is becoming more clear that ...

Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison continues to lead the team's backfield in fantasy scoring, logging three carries for seven yards and a touchdown while catching three passes for 33 yards in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers. While the Raiders backfield is hideous for fantasy, Mattison is the clear higher-upside player, outperforming "lead" back Zamir White yet again. Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce stated before the game that White should have 20+ touches, but ...

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team LeaguesPOSITIONAL VALUE: RB37ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison has been one of the more confusing players in fantasy football this season. He is the RB27 over the first two weeks, averaging 10.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game.The veteran has an impressive Week 1 performance, totaling five rushing attempts for 19 yards, four receptions for 43 receiving yards, and a touchdown, scoring 14.2 fantasy points against the Los Angeles ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 38% of LeaguesANALYSIS: After being a popular waiver addition this past week, Mattison found the endzone for the second straight game Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.Mattison punches it in! #LVvsBAL @ParamountPlus pic.twitter.com/8onoPY50KA Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) September 15, 2024While that was good to see, Mattison's touches and snap % both went down in Week 2. He played just 22% of offensive snaps and only received four touches. It's ...

BALLER MOVE: Start in Deep PPR Leagues (14+ Team)POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4ANALYSIS: Raiders running back Alexander Mattison had a nice debut for his new team, scoring 16.2 PPR fantasy points. However, most of this production was on a long touchdown catch after some missed tackles by the opposing Chargers defense.Silver and Black on the board in 2024.The first TD of the #Raiders season is the longest of Alexander Mattison's career at 31 yards and the former Viking's first score since 2022. @KTNV ...

Mastering the waiver wire is a crucial skill that can lead you to a fantasy football championship. It's not just about strategically placing your FAAB budget on specific players but also about knowing when to stash players. This dual strategy keeps you engaged and focused on your ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship.As the season progresses, injuries occur or rookies begin to break out. Many of these NFL players are often drafted but dropped after the first handful of weeks due to ...

And just like that, we are back! Welcome to my fantasy football sneaky starts and waiver wire pivot plays for Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season.We spend all summer going over fantasy football rosters, usage, and projections, and by Week 2 you are here, clicking on an article with sneaky starts and pivot options. All the planning in the world can go out the window with an injury or two, but that does not mean you just throw in the towel.For those who are not familiar, every week I will provide these ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR LeaguesROSTERED IN: 8% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison made a significant impact in his first game with the team on Sunday afternoon. Although the Raiders lost, Mattison was their most productive running back in fantasy football with four catches for 43 yards and one touchdown.In the ground game, Mattison rushed five times for 19 yards while Zamir White rushed 13 times for 44 yards.Neither back was incredibly efficient on the...