Alexander Mattison RB MIA (6) Mon 12/19/22 1:58 PM
Alexander Mattison
RB MIA (6)
Mattison rushed twice for one yard and wasn't targeted in Saturday's 39-36 overtime win over the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Minnesota didn't find many touches for Mattison while a healthy and effective Dalvin Cook played a key role in the team's historic comeback from a 33-point deficit. Cook totaled 190 yards from scrimmage and a TD on 21 touches. With the 49ers hot on Minnesota's heels for the No. 2 seed in the NFC, the Vikings many need to keep riding Cook through the remainder of the season, leaving Mattison stapled to the bench for the majority of snaps.
Alexander Mattison RB MIA (6) Mon 12/12/22 1:41 PM
Alexander Mattison
RB MIA (6)
Mattison lost a yard on two carries in Sunday's loss at Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Mattison played just nine snaps on offense and was not targeted in the passing game as he had a minimal role with the Vikings falling behind early and needing to pass. Mattison continues to operate strictly as the backup to Dalvin Cook. Though Mattison is capable of making big plays, he has earned fewer than three carries in six consecutive games.
Alexander Mattison RB MIA (6) Sun 12/4/22 10:30 PM
Alexander Mattison
RB MIA (6)
Mattison rushed the ball three times for 14 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Jets. He added two receptions for four yards.
EDGE Analysis
Mattison continued to operate strictly as the backup to Dalvin Cook. However, he managed to make an impact with his limited opportunity by ripping off a 14-yard touchdown late in the second quarter. Though Mattison is capable of making big plays, he has earned fewer than three carries in five consecutive games, making him difficult to trust for fantasy purposes.
Alexander Mattison RB MIA (6) Mon 11/21/22 1:27 PM
Alexander Mattison
RB MIA (6)
Mattison rushed twice for no gain and caught his only target for eight yards in Sunday's 40-3 loss to the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
As usual, Mattison didn't get many touches. Nobody on the Vikings played particularly well, though Dalvin Cook actually rushed for a respectable 72 yards on 11 carries, showing why Cook gets the majority of opportunities in Minnesota's backfield when healthy. The Vikings won't have to dwell on this blowout loss long, as they'll be right back in action Thursday against the Patriots on Thanksgiving.
Alexander Mattison RB MIA (6) Mon 11/14/22 4:15 PM
Alexander Mattison
RB MIA (6)
Mattison had three carries for 11 yards and one reception for eight yards on his lone target in Sunday's win at Buffalo.
EDGE Analysis
Mattison played on 12 of the offense's 80 snaps (15 percent), seeing time on one drive to give starter Dalvin Cook a break. His snap share has trended downward this season with 24 percent or less the past four games, giving him little fantasy value barring a Cook injury. Mattison still is one of the more valuable backup running backs in the league given his production when thrust into the starting lineup.
Alexander Mattison RB MIA (6) Mon 11/7/22 4:38 PM
Alexander Mattison
RB MIA (6)
Mattison gained one yard on two carries and had one reception for no yards on his only target in Sunday's win at Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Mattison played on just nine of the offense's 66 snaps (14 percent) as he had a limited reserve role behind a healthy Dalvin Cook. His snap share has trended downward this season with 24 percent or less the past three games, giving him little fantasy value barring a Cook injury. Mattison still is one of the more valuable backup running backs in the league given his production when thrust into the starting lineup.
Alexander Mattison RB MIA (6) Sun 10/30/22 6:39 PM
Alexander Mattison
RB MIA (6)
Mattison rushed five times for 40 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 34-26 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The accomplished backup made excellent use of his scant opportunity, ripping off a 15-yard gain on one of his five carries and contributing a seven-yard touchdown run on another tote. Mattison's score was his second on the ground this season, and the five touches on the ground were a welcome sight after he'd logged a season-low one against the Dolphins back in Week 6 prior to the bye.
Alexander Mattison RB MIA (6) Tue 10/18/22 12:03 PM
Alexander Mattison
RB MIA (6)
Mattison (shoulder) logged three yards on his lone carry and played just six of the Vikings' 50 snaps on offense in Sunday's 24-16 win over the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Listed as questionable heading into Sunday, Mattison was cleared to play but handled a more limited role than usual while nursing a shoulder injury. The Vikings leaned more heavily on lead back Dalvin Cook (88 percent snap share, 14 touches for 83 yards and a touchdown) as a result, while Mattison played his fewest snaps of the season. Assuming he escaped the contest with no further setbacks to his shoulder, Mattison should see his opportunities pick up in the weeks to come. When he was healthier in the Vikings' first five games, Mattison took on snap shares between 23 and 46 percent.
Alexander Mattison RB MIA (6) Sun 10/16/22 11:44 AM
Alexander Mattison
RB MIA (6)
Mattison is active for Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Mattison picked up a shoulder injury during the Vikings' Week 5 win over the Bears and was limited at each practice ahead of Week 6, earning him a questionable designation. As expected, the backup running back will be available, but it's unclear how much work he'll get behind Dalvin Cook. Mattison turned a season-high 12 touches into 40 scrimmage yards last week and has totaled 37 touches for 154 yards and two scores across five appearances this year.
Alexander Mattison RB MIA (6) Sat 10/15/22 6:20 PM
Alexander Mattison
RB MIA (6)
Mattison (shoulder), officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, is expected to play, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mattison logged limited practices all week after suffering the injury in Minnesota's Week 5 win over Chicago. He earned a season-high 12 touches in that game but could see his workload scaled back moving forward as Dalvin Cook remains the clear lead back in Minnesota. Mattison's status will become official just prior to the 1pm ET kickoff Sunday.