NFL rushing leader Cook out for Vikings with groin injury
NFL leading rusher Dalvin Cook will sit out Minnesota’s game against Atlanta because of a groin injuryOCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALEXANDER MATTISON #22 - RUNNING BACK - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
320 YDS •
97 ATT •
3 TD
320 YDS
97 ATT
3 TD
Long view: Falcons, Vikings have veered off contending track
The Atlanta Falcons have hit the reset button with a dual in-season dismissal of their general manager and head coachOCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings' Alexander Mattison 'just a bigger version' of Dalvin Cook The powerful third-year running back could get the start against Atlanta.
OCTOBER 15, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Mattison ready to step in for Vikings if Cook can't play
When Dalvin Cook hurt his groin and left for the locker room Sunday in Seattle, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t alter their game planOCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Winless Falcons, after coach Quinn firing, visit Vikings
The Atlanta Falcons take an 0-5 record and interim head coach Raheem Morris to Minnesota to face the Vikings, who are 1-4OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dalvin Cook Injury Update Significantly Boosts Alexander Mattison Fantasy Outlook in Week 6 It's looking like the Minnesota Vikings are going to be without Dalvin Cook for their Week 6 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. Cook suffered...
OCTOBER 14, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Week 6 Fantasy Sleepers: Alexander Mattison, Andy Dalton among those with strong fantasy outlooks this weekend Andy Dalton is stepping in for an injured Dak Prescott in Week 6 and beyond while Alexander Mattison will (likely) fill in for Dalvin Cook f...
OCTOBER 14, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Mattison, Fulgham
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 6 include running back Alexander Mattison of Minnesota and wide receivers Chase Claypool of Pittsburgh and Travis Fulgham of PhiladelphiaOCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB Report for Week 6 pickups, free agents Several young WRs, a few key RBs (Justin Jackson, Alexander Mattison), and even a couple QBs (Justin Herbert, Andy Dalton) will be among Wee...
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Poised for lead role Week 6 Mattison is expected to serve as the Vikings' feature back in Sunday's game against the Falcons with Dalvin Cook (adductor) unlikely to be available for the contest, Chad Graff of...
Impact The Vikings haven't formally commented on Cook's status for Week 6, but with the running back undergoing an MRI on Monday that revealed an adductor strain, the expectation is that he'll be withheld from action against Atlanta before being re-evaluated following Minnesota's Week 7 bye. With Cook exiting in the second half of the Vikings' 27-26 loss to the Seahawks over the weekend, Mattison rose to the occasion, carrying 20 times for 112 yards while hauling in all three of his targets for 24 yards. Reserve backs Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah could take on slightly larger roles Week 6 than they would normally earn when Cook is available, but Mattison demonstrated in Seattle that he could capably handle a three-down workload. With a juicy matchup on tap versus a weak Atlanta defense, Mattison looks like a strong lineup option in both PPR and non-PPR formats this week.
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy Football Week 6 Waiver Wire FAAB Report: Chase Claypool, Mecole Hardman, Alexander Mattison and others to add | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF Chase Claypool, Mecole Hardman and Alexander Mattison top the Week 6 fantasy football waiver wire FAAB targets, plus deep-league options at...
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • PFF.COM
Fantasy football waiver wire for Week 6: Pick up Chase Claypool and Alexander Mattison Some fantasy free agents had their coming-out parties in Week 5 after playing supporting roles. Here's whom to target in Week 6.
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • MCALL.COM
Fantasy football waiver wire for Week 6: Pick up Chase Claypool and Alexander Mattison Some fantasy free agents had their coming-out parties in Week 5 after playing supporting roles. Here's whom to target in Week 6.
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Fantasy football waiver wire for Week 6: Pick up Chase Claypool and Alexander Mattison Some fantasy free agents had their coming-out parties in Week 5 after playing supporting roles. Here's whom to target in Week 6.
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
Fantasy football waiver wire for Week 6: Pick up Chase Claypool and Alexander Mattison Some fantasy free agents had their coming-out parties in Week 5 after playing supporting roles. Here's whom to target in Week 6.
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Vikings fall in Seattle again after late 4th-and-inches stop
The Minnesota Vikings overcame an ugly third quarter in Seattle and were inches from putting the game away with 2 minutes to goOCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes off in second half Mattison took over for an injured Dalvin Cook (groin) in the second half of Sunday's loss to Seattle, receiving 20 carries for 112 yards while adding three receptions for 24 yards.
Impact Cook was briefly forced out of the contest in the third quarter with a groin injury, and he was able to return for only one more carry before leaving the game for good. That opened the door for Mattison to take over as lead back, and the 22-year-old was up to the task. Mattison was able to do his best Cook impersonation by ripping off chunk after chunk against the Seahawks' stout front seven. Cook will have an MRI on Monday, so we should get more information soon on whether Mattison will become a prize off the waiver wire for a potential start against Atlanta on Sunday.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Late Wilson magic gives Seahawks 27-26 win over Vikings
Russell Wilson capped a 94-yard drive with a 6-yard touchdown pass to DK Metcalf on fourth-and-goal with 15 seconds left, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-26OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Prescott injured, Dalton leads Cowboys past Giants
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Purple Pups: Kaña Mattison Minnesota Vikings Latest News
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM
Purple Pups Featuring Alexander Mattison Purple Pups returns this week on
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM
Scores TD after Cook injury scare Mattison registered 17 rushing yards and a touchdown on seven carries during Sunday's 31-23 win against the Texans.
Impact Dalvin Cook momentarily exited the game with an apparent injury at the 11:27 mark of the fourth quarter, as Mattison stepped into a red-zone opportunity and delivered a four-yard TD run to provide Minnesota with a two-possession lead. Cook was able to quickly return to the contest, limiting Mattison to three more carries and six rushing yards the rest of the way. Mattison will remain the Vikings' clear No. 2 option at running back as the team transitions into a Week 5 matchup against Seattle's top-five rush defense.
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mayfield, Garrett, Beckham lead surging Browns past Cowboys
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cook has 2 TDs as Vikings get 1st win, 31-23 over Texans
Dalvin Cook ran for 130 yards and two touchdowns and the Minnesota Vikings withstood a late rally from the winless Houston Texans to get their first victory, 31-23OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Jefferson, Higgins
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 4 include rookie receivers Justin Jefferson of Minnesota and Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati and Seattle running back Carlos HydeSEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
