ALEXANDER MATTISON NEWS

Limited volume as lead back Mattison rushed the ball six times for 20 yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Chargers. He added four receptions on five targets for 11 yards.

Impact Mattison served as the clear lead back for Las Vegas with Ameer Abdullah (foot) sidelined, though he had only one rushing attempt after halftime despite the Raiders being down one score until late in the contest. The story of this game also encapsulated Mattison's campaign, as he averaged a miserable 3.2 yards per carry in one of the least explosive offenses in the league. He'll hit free agency this offseason and will likely sign a short-term deal with the hopes of serving as a change-of-pace back.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Herbert and Chargers secure AFC's No. 5 seed with 34-20 win over Raiders

Justin Herbert passed for 346 yards and two touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Chargers secured the fifth seed in the AFC playoffs with a 34-20 victory Sunday over the Las Vegas Raide...

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In line to pace Week 18 backfield With Ameer Abdullah (foot) ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Chargers, Mattison is in line to start at running back for the Raiders in Week 18, per Tashan Reed of Th...

Impact Mattison, who carried 10 times for 32 yards and caught one of three targets for six yards in last weekend's win over the Saints (a game in which Abdullah logged 20 carries for 115 yards to go along with three catches), is thus in line for an expanded role Sunday, with Chris Collier and Dylan Laube to a lesser degree available to mix in, per Vic Tafur of The Athletic. With that in mind, Mattison offers fantasy managers who are dealing with injuries or resting starters with a Week 18 pivot option.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Mattison reacts to receiving the Craig Long Award Watch as running back Alexander Mattison is named the recipient of the annual Craig Long Award.

JANUARY 3 • RAIDERS.COM

Alexander Mattison named Craig Long Award recipient Chosen by a select group of local media, the award is presented annually to the player who best exemplifies professionalism and collaboratio...

JANUARY 3 • RAIDERS.COM

In line to start Sunday Mattison is expected to be the Raiders' starting running back Sunday versus the Chargers with Ameer Abdullah (foot) listed as doubtful for that contest, Tashan Reed of The Athletic...

Impact Among his 13 appearances this season, Mattison has surpassed 4.0 YPC just one time (5-60-0 back in Week 4 against the Browns), and overall he's averaged 3.2 yards on his 126 rushes to date. He at least has supplemented poor performance on the ground with 32 catches (on 43 targets) for 283 yards while also scoring five total TDs. With Abdullah likely sidelined this weekend, Mattison should take on an expanded role, but he also may yield RB reps to Chris Collier and maybe even Dylan Laube.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient again in backup role Mattison rushed 10 times for 32 yards and caught one of three targets for six yards in Sunday's 25-10 win over the Saints.

Impact Mattison somewhat surprisingly ceded the start at running back to 31-year-old Ameer Abdullah, who proved entirely more effective with 20 carries for 115 yards to go along with three receptions for 32 yards, while Mattison averaged just 3.45 yards per touch. Abdullah likely earned himself first dibs at a larger share of the backfield workload again in Week 18 versus the Chargers, as Mattison's efficiency concerns remain.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Mattison player props odds, tips and betting trends for Week 17 | Raiders vs. Saints For Sunday’s game, which kicks off at 1:00 PM ET on FOX, sportsbooks have issued player props on Alexander Mattison. The Las Vegas Raiders (...

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Reclaims lead in LV backfield Mattison rushed the ball 12 times for 27 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-14 win over the Jaguars. He added four receptions on seven targets for 29 yards.

Impact Mattison led the Las Vegas backfield in the absence of Sincere McCormick (ankle), totaling 16 touches as compared to 12 for Ameer Abdullah. While he has been involved as a pass catcher throughout the season, it was particularly positive to see his involvement as a receiver remain intact despite the recent emergence of Abdullah. On the other hand, Mattison was ineffective on the ground, with the exception being a one-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter. This backfield is very likely to remain split for the rest of the season, but Mattison should see plenty of touches in Week 17 against the Saints.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Mattison finds the end zone on 1-yard TD run! Watch as running back Alexander Mattison scores on a 1-yard touchdown run against the Jaguars.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Fantasy Football start or sit Week 16: Jakobi Meyers, Alexander Mattison, Aidan O'Connell | Sporting News The Las Vegas Raiders will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16 in what is a showdown between two of the worst teams in the league. H...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Raiders keep getting to opposing quarterbacks even without key pass rushers

Maxx Crosby’s announcement last week that he would miss the season’s final three games because of impending ankle surgery was the most severe and latest blow to the Raiders’ deplet...

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL World Reacts To Kirk Cousins and Alexander Mattison's 'Monday Night Football' Exchange Football is more than a game...

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Starts second half of loss Monday Mattison took over for injured starter Sincere McCormick (ankle) in the second half of Monday's loss to the Falcons, finishing with 24 rushing yards (one fumble lost) on seven carr...

Impact Mattison returned from an ankle injury of his own Monday before being thrust into a prominent role once Las Vegas' starting running back was ruled out at halftime. The veteran tailback played poorly on his nine touches, losing a fumble and getting tackled for a safety. Fellow backup Ameer Abdullah produced 66 yards and a score on 10 combined touches (primarily as a receiving option) for comparison. If McCormick is forced to miss time, Mattison figures to be the next man up given his experience and success as a starter in the past, with Abdullah likely being mixed in sporadically against the Jaguars on Sunday.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' force turnover vs. Mattison with fumble on Raiders' first possession Atlanta Falcons' force turnover vs. running back Alexander Mattison with fumble on Las Vegas Raiders' first possession.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Sincere McCormick's patience pays off as he asserts himself as the Raiders starting running back

Sincere McCormick could’ve at some point just walked away

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons favored over the Raiders in Monday night matchup

The Atlanta Falcons face the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opens week with full practice Mattison (ankle) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mattison's full participation in practice to kick off Week 15 prep clears the way for him to put an end to his three-game absence Monday against the Falcons, but he'll likely find himself in a smaller role than he enjoyed prior to missing time with the ankle injury. Per Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site, head coach Antonio Pierce announced Wednesday that Sincere McCormick will remain the team's starting running back moving forward, which likely means Mattison will see a reduction in the 9.7 carries per game he had averaged for the season before suffering the injury. McCormick hasn't shown much prowess as a receiver, however, so Mattison could be called upon to replace him on passing downs after averaging a healthy 9.8 yards per reception prior to his recent absence.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell back at practice, but status is undetermined for Falcons game

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell went through a walkthrough practice Wednesday

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to return in backup role Head coach Antonio Pierce relayed Wednesday that Mattison (ankle) will probably be active Monday night against the Falcons, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact While Mattison -- who last played in Week 11-- is trending toward a return to action Monday, Pierce noted that Sincere McCormick -- who has run well of late -- would remain the Raiders' top back nonetheless. Mattison is thus poised to rejoin the team's backfield mix in a complementary role behind McCormick, with Ameer Abdullah also on hand. In that role, Mattison's Week 15 fantasy upside appears modest.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

My Cause My Cleats: Alexander Mattison Running back Alexander Mattison shares why he chose the I Am Gifted Foundation for his 2024 My Cause My Cleats.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell's knee injury may not be as serious as it looked

Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Desmond Ridder might not be able to face his old team after all

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Sunday Mattison (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact With Mattison and Zamir White (quadricep) set to miss their third consecutive games, the Raiders will turn to Ameer Abdullah and Sincere McCormick to pick up most of the snaps out of the backfield. Prior to missing time with the ankle injury, Mattison had been serving as the Raiders' lead back and had earned at least eight touches in each of his last six appearances, but it's unclear if he'll be in store for meaningful volume once he shakes off the ankle injury. Mattison is on an expiring contract, and after averaging just 3.3 yards per carry on the season, the non-contending Raiders may not be incentivized to give extensive work to a player who might not be part of the team heading into 2025.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Appears set to miss another game Mattison (ankle), who is questionable for Sunday's Week 14 battle against the Buccaneers, isn't likely to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Mattison was able to log a trio of limited practices this week, but it doesn't appear that he's ready to return to game action. If he is indeed held out Sunday, it will be the veteran tailback's third straight absence. Zamir White (quadriceps) has already been ruled out for Week 14, so Las Vegas' backfield will likely consist of Ameer Abdullah, Sincere McCormick and Dylan Laube against Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Mattison injury update and status vs. the Buccaneers in Week 14 | Dec. 8, 2024 In Week 14, Alexander Mattison and the Las Vegas Raiders play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. Mat...

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • USATODAY.COM