Analysis: 7 teams who have let fans down bigtime in 2021
The Seahawks and Steelers were heading toward the playoffs a year agoDECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALEXANDER MATTISON #22 - RUNNING BACK - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
320 YDS •
97 ATT •
3 TD
320 YDS
97 ATT
3 TD
Back to complementary role Mattison rushed six times for 27 yards and failed to bring in his only target during the Vikings' 36-28 win over the Steelers on Thursday night.
Impact The talented backup running back returned to his usual spot on the depth chart since Dalvin Cook was able to overcome his shoulder injury and suit up Thursday. Cook went on to deliver the second-best rushing yardage tally of his career (205) on 20 carries, leaving Mattison with only a handful of touches in the Vikings' high-scoring win. As capable as Mattison has proven to be when given extended opportunity, Thursday's results served as a tangible reminder of why Mattison will remain a clear No. 2 behind his teammate as long as Cook is healthy.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pushed down RB depth chart Mattison will welcome back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) to the Vikings backfield for Thursday's game against the Steelers.
Impact Mattison is coming off his third spot start of the season for Cook in which he took 25 touches for 124 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD during this past Sunday's loss at Detroit. With Cook back in the lineup and wearing a harness on his previously dislocated left shoulder, there's a chance Mattison spells Cook at times to ease the pressure on Minnesota's top running back. Still, when Cook has been available this season, Mattison has averaged just five touches per game.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 9, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Cards' Conner, Vikings' Jefferson among best bets to score
The fantasy playoffs are approaching, so scoring is paramount this and every ensuing weekDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Passive defense yields demise for Vikes, puts season on edge
The aggressive, clever and confident defense that became a hallmark of the Minnesota Vikings under coach Mike Zimmer has been mostly missing for two yearsDECEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Produces strong results as expected Mattison rushed 22 times for 90 yards and a touchdown while adding three receptions for 34 yards in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Lions.
Impact Mattison got the start in place of the injured Dalvin Cook (shoulder), doing his best impression of Minnesota's star tailback. The 23-year-old is now averaging 149.3 combined yards and two total touchdowns in the three starts he has made this season, making him a must-roster player for any games Cook is forced to miss. While the latter was technically listed as questionable leading up to Sunday's tilt, initial reports projected Cook to miss two games. The Vikings are slated to take on the Steelers on Thursday, so Mattison could get another start with such a quick turnaround.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Look for Alexander Mattison to cook against Lions defense The Vikings are fortunate to have a talented backup to Dalvin Cook, and an Alexander Mattison-led attack should work just fine against Detro...
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Headed for Week 13 start Mattison is expected to fill a lead role out of the Minnesota backfield Sunday in Detroit with Dalvin Cook (shoulder) ruled out for the contest, Craig Peters of the Vikings' offici...
Impact Mattison already appeared to be tracking toward his third start of the season after Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Monday that Cook was due to miss the Vikings' next two games with a dislocated left shoulder, but head coach Mike Zimmer wasn't immediately willing to rule the 26-year-old out for the Week 13 matchup. Zimmer finally relented Friday after Cook missed his third straight practice, leaving Mattison and Kene Nwangwu as the lone healthy running backs currently on the 53-man roster. Given that Nwangwu has been entrusted with little more than a special-teams role this season, Mattison should be well positioned to play at least two-thirds of Minnesota's offensive snaps while likely taking on 20-plus touches, just as he did in starts Week 3 and 5. In the Week 5 matchup with this same Lions squad, Mattison carried 25 times for 113 yards and hauled in all seven of his targets for 40 yards and a touchdown. Mattison looks like a must-start option in just about every fantasy league in Week 13.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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DECEMBER 3, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
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Injuries have added no small amount of uncertainty to fantasy teams this week, but there are still some surefire bets to find the end zone in Week 13DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 13: Running Backs With Dalvin Cook sidelined this week, Alexander Mattison primed for another big game vs. the Lions.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • SI.COM
Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB Report for Week 13 pickups, free agents RBs Boston Scott, Jamaal Williams, Alexander Mattison, Chuba Hubbard, and more will all be among Week 13's top waiver wire pickups. Fantasy...
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Still-viable Vikings making season harder than it has to be
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NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Finds end zone in loss Mattison carried the ball seven times for 21 yards and a touchdown and caught two of three targets for seven yards in Sunday's 34-28 loss to the 49ers.
Impact The touchdown, Mattison's first rushing TD of the year, came early in the second half, but Dalvin Cook left the game on the Vikings' next drive with a shoulder injury and didn't return. If Cook's latest injury proves to be serious, Mattison could find himself back in the lead role for a very juicy Week 13 matchup with the Lions.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
4th-down miscommunication dooms Vikings in loss to 49ers
The Minnesota Vikings had no idea where to go on the biggest play of the gameNOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Best fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 13 Alexander Mattison and Dontrell Hilliard are among the many
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Best Fantasy Week 13 Waiver Pickups: Alexander Mattison, Dontrell Hilliard among 'handcuff' RBs worth adding ahead of fantasy playoffs Alexander Mattison and Dontrell Hilliard are among the many
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Alexander Mattison shakes off defender on 6-yard TD run Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison shakes off a defender on a 6-yard touchdown run.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • NFL.COM
Just three carries Sunday Mattison had three carries for five yards in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
Impact Mattison isn't getting many opportunities with Dalvin Cook healthy, as he's had just 20 touches over his last five games. Mattison had more than 100 yards rushing in both spot starts this season when Cook was injured, so he's still one of the more valuable backups in the league.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
