Mattison (illness) didn't practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Mattison underwent an appendectomy Dec. 5 and has missed two games in the process. Thus, it's no surprise he's unable to practice roughly a week and a half later. While Mattison has been sidelined, fellow backs Ameer Abdullah, Mike Boone and C.J. Ham have combined for 16 touches behind clear bell cow Dalvin Cook, who accrued a whopping 62.

Mattison (appendectomy) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah will be on hand for the tiny share of backfield work that doesn't go to Dalvin Cook, while Mattison will miss a second straight game after his Dec. 5 appendectomy.

Mattison (appendectomy) didn't practice Thursday, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mattison sat out the Vikings' Week 13 win over the Jaguars after undergoing appendix surgery this past Saturday. Following back-to-back missed practices Wednesday and Thursday, we'd be surprised if he ends up backing up Dalvin Cook on Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Mattison underwent a successful appendectomy Saturday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mattison's absence could be extended beyond Week 13. Browns tight end Austin Hooper notably missed two games earlier this season after undergoing an appendectomy. A more definitive timeline should be revealed when the Vikings start practicing during the upcoming week. For Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah figure to see more work behind lead back Dalvin Cook.

Mattison (illness) will not play in Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mattison has only played 22 snaps across the last three weeks, but this injury could test the Vikings' depth at running back, particularly with Dalvin Cook (ankle) a bit banged up throughout practice all week. Expect to see a little bit of Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah in an effort to spell Minnesota's top back.

Mattison had two carries for six yards in Sunday's win over Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Mattison played 12 snaps on offense as he was used on a series when Dalvin Cook was briefly sidelined with a sore ankle. Earlier in the season, it looked like he'd get a decent number of carries to take the load off Cook. However, Cook has received nearly every touch out of the backfield the last three games.

Mattison had one carry for six yards in Sunday's loss to Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Mattison played just six snaps on offense. He's had just three carries the last two weeks, and just 18 carries the past four weeks. Earlier in the season, it looked like he'd get a decent number of carries to take the load off starter Dalvin Cook. However, Cook has received nearly every touch out of the backfield the last four games.

Mattison registered four rushing yards on two carries during Monday night's 19-13 win against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

During a contest in which neither team led by more than six points at any juncture of the game, Dalvin Cook expectedly shouldered the bulk of the workload, fielding 30 of 32 running back carries and 94.4 percent of the overall RB touches on the night. An approaching Week 11 matchup against the Cowboys' 31st-ranked rush defense would provide opportunities to Mattison in a scenario where the game gets out of hand, and Cook ultimately yields second-half carries to the backup. Mattison was able to rack up 69 rushing yards on 12 attempts during a 14-point win over Detroit in Week 9.

Mattison carried the ball 12 times for 69 yards in Week 9 against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Mattison got only two carries prior to the fourth quarter, when the Vikings were up 34-13. However, he helped to close out the game, picking up chunk gains of 14, 18 and 18 yards on the team's final possession. It's difficult to count on that type of game script on a weekly basis, meaning Mattison is trustworthy only if Dalvin Cook is forced to miss additional game action.

Mattison rushed three times for eight yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game in Sunday's 28-22 win over Green Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Mattison was a non-factor as Dalvin Cook (groin) returned from injury and rumbled for 229 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns. Cook should handle a workhorse role as long as he's healthy, relegating Mattison to change-of-pace duties against the Lions in Week 9 and beyond.