Alexander Mattison

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison finished with 17 yards off four carries in the win over the Giants on Saturday. The 24-year-old certainly has plenty of talent. However, with Dalvin Cook healthy and on the field, Mattison will only be good for a few touches here and there, along with an occasional touchdown. As a result, fantasy managers must keep him benched in Week 17 against the Packers. [Read More]

The waiver wire is as thin as ever and there are just two teams on a bye in Week 13, but with the fantasy football playoffs set to begin in just a few weeks, it's time to shape those fantasy rosters for real upside. These fantasy football waiver wire pickup suggestions are for fantasy managers in deep leagues of 14-teams or more or a higher number of bench spots than traditional fantasy leagues. That said, chalky waiver pickups like Zay Jones, Treylon Burks, and Latavius Murray won't be ... [Read More]

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (shoulder) is officially active for Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins. He had been listed as questionable, though the expectation was that he would play. The 24-year-old has totaled 94 rushing yards, 58 receiving yards, and two touchdowns while serving as Dalvin Cook's backup. Given his depth role, he should be left on most benches in fantasy football this week. [Read More]

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. He is dealing with a shoulder injury and could be limited in practice this week. The 29-year-old has rushed for 94 yards on 29 attempts and one touchdown while catching eight passes for 58 yards and a score over five games in 2022. Mattison will have two more days to log a full session but is expected to suit up in Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins. Mattison will serve as the Vikings'... [Read More]

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison finished with only 19 yards off nine carries during the win over the Chicago Bears. He also added three receptions for 21 yards. Of course, Dalvin Cook led the way out of the backfield by rushing for 94 yards and two touchdowns off 18 attempts. Yet, since Mattison scored a touchdown in each of his previous two games, fantasy managers were expecting more than 2.1 yards per carry. Nonetheless, the 24-year-old remains arguably the best backup in the... [Read More]