ALEXANDER MATTISON NEWS

Hurts finger Mattison appeared to injure a finger during Tuesday's practice and left early, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The injury appears minor, but it's worth monitoring during training camp. Mattison will reprise his role as the backup to starter Dalvin Cook. He's one of the better backups in the league as in four games as the primary running back last season with Cook sidelined, Mattison totaled 356 rushing yards, 162 receiving yards and three touchdowns. However, he had just 135 yards rushing in the 12 games where he served as the backup. It's possible new head coach Kevin O'Connell could look to give Cook more rest this year, but even then we wouldn't expect a significant increase in Mattison's touches when serving as the backup.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings commentator thinks Kene Nwangwu could beat out Alexander Mattison Kene Nwangwu’s speed might be too great to ignore for the new Vikings coaching staff.

JULY 5, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Vikings RB Ty Chandler won't muddy the waters for Alexander Mattison No need to rush things with Chandler

MAY 23, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Takes back seat in season finale Mattison ran five times for 18 yards and caught his only target for three yards during Week 18's 31-17 win over the Bears.

Impact With Dalvin Cook healthy, Mattison once again took a back seat in Week 18. He finished the 2021 campaign with 134 rushing attempts for 491 yards and three touchdowns while adding 32 receptions for 228 yards and one score through the air. However, the majority of that production came when Cook was sidelined. In four games as the primary running back, Mattison totaled 356 rushing yards, 162 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The 2019 third-round pick is under contract for the 2022 season, so he'll likely garner a similar backup role to Dalvin Cook again next year.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Be The Change: Racial Profiling With Alexander Mattison Hear from RB Alexander Mattison in this episode of "Be The Change."

JANUARY 11, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Four receptions in backup role Mattison did not have a carry and had four receptions for 13 yards on five targets in Sunday's loss at Green Bay.

Impact Mattison returned to a backup role with Dalvin Cook returning from the COVID-19 list after missing a game. Mattison played on 19 of the offense's 54 snaps. It's possible Mattision could have a larger role Week 18 against Chicago with Minnesota out of the playoff race and the team potentially resting Cook.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' Alexander Mattison struggles against Rams but Dalvin Cook expected back for Packers Alexander Mattison’s string of impressive games as Dalvin Cook’s replacement has come to a halt. In three games earlier this season, when Co...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vikings' sleepy start, red-zone issues sting in loss to Rams

Minnesota had trouble converting once inside the 20-yard line on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, both on offense and after the defense forced the Rams to turn it over

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Totals 70 yards, finds end zone Mattison rushed the ball 13 times for 41 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Rams. He added three receptions for 29 yards.

Impact Mattison dominated touches out of Minnesota's backfield in the absence of Dalvin Cook (illness), accounting for 13 of 22 total rushes -- four of which were recorded by Kirk Cousins. However, he was held in check for much of the game, though he managed a two-yard touchdown plunge early in the third quarter to turn in a productive performance from a fantasy perspective. He was also fairly active as a receiver, which also supplemented his subpar work as a rusher. It's unclear whether Cook will be back for Minnesota's Week 17 matchup against Green Bay, but if not Mattison will once again be in line for a significant workload.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Punt return TD sparks Rams in playoff-clinch win vs. Vikings

Brandon Powell returned a punt 61 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to lift Los Angeles with Matthew Stafford mired in a slump

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kupp will keep Vikings busy in crucial game vs. Rams

Cooper Kupp is on a roll for the Los Angeles Rams

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dalvin Cook Update Boosts Alexander Mattison Fantasy Outlook in Week 16 Fantasy Football Playoffs Dalvin Cook's latest COVID update boosts Alexander Mattison fantasy outlook in Week 16 of the fantasy football playoffs.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Week 16 start on tap Mattison is on track to serve as Minnesota's lead back Sunday against the Rams after Dalvin Cook was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pi...

Impact The Vikings haven't revealed whether Cook was placed on the list due to a positive test for the virus, but because he's unvaccinated, the 26-year-old running back will have to complete a five-day quarantine even if he was deemed a close contact of an infected person. If he tested positive for the virus, Cook would be subject to a 10-day quarantine, which would provide him with enough time to get cleared ahead of a Jan. 2 game against the Packers in Week 17, albeit without the benefit of any practice beforehand. In any case, since he'll be picking up at least one start sans Cook, Mattison looks like a strong lineup option in just about any fantasy format. In his prior three starts while Cook was sidelined Weeks 3, 5 and 13, Mattison played at least two-thirds of the Vikings' offensive snaps and averaged 24.3 carries, 6.0 targets and 149.3 yards from scrimmage per game while reaching the end zone twice.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns' C Tretter, Saints QBs test positive for COVID-19

Both Saints veteran quarterbacks, Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian, Minnesota star running back Dalvin Cook and Cleveland center JC Tretter, the NFL Players Association president, te...

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams in stride in NFC West race, visit Vikings on short rest

The Los Angeles Rams have won three straight games to improve to 10-4 and match Arizona for the NFC West lead

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thielen's return may lift Vikings ahead of matchup with Rams

Two straight wins have put the Minnesota Vikings back in playoff position

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings Activate RB Alexander Mattison from Reserve/COVID-19 List Minnesota Vikings Latest News

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Removed from COVID-19 list The Vikings activated Mattison (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Mattison has completed his mandatory 10-day quarantine for unvaccinated players after testing positive for the virus Dec. 13. He's thus poised to serve as Minnesota's No. 2 running back to Dalvin Cook moving forward, a role that has amounted to 5.1 touches per game in his 10 non-spot starts this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hard-to-figure Vikings still trudging ahead in playoff chase

The Minnesota Vikings are hard to figure out this year

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shoulder injury 'over with' as Vikings harness power of Cook

Dalvin Cook left his injury in the dust with the Pittsburgh defense last week

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With playoffs possible, Vikings try not to stumble at Bears

Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook and the Minnesota Vikings will try to avoid getting tripped up when they visit the struggling Chicago Bears

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings' depth hurting; Westbrook latest on COVID-19 list

The Minnesota Vikings have placed wide receiver/punt returner Dede Westbrook on the COVID-19 reserve list

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enters 10-day quarantine Mattison (illness), whom the Vikings placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, isn't vaccinated and thus has entered into a 10-day quarantine, making him unavailable for next Mon...

Impact Mattison returned to his complementary role out of the backfield last Thursday against the Steelers with Dalvin Cook (shoulder) back in the lineup, taking six carries for 27 yards. With Monday's development, those reps now will trickle down to Kene Nwangwu and Wayne Gallman, who was claimed off waivers Monday. Mattison's next chance to suit up will be Sunday, Dec. 26 against the Rams.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings claim running back Wayne Gallman as Alexander Mattison goes on COVID-19 list Wayne Gallman, waived on Friday by the Atlanta Falcons, is in his fifth year in the NFL after playing his first four with the New York Giant...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Shifts to COVID-19 list Mattison (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Mattison reverted to a complementary role Week 14 versus the Steelers with Dalvin Cook back on the field, and he's now entered the health and safety protocols. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Mattison tested positive for the virus. Veteran tailback Wayne Gallman was claimed off waivers to bolster Minnesota's depth at running back in the meantime.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE