Alexander Mattison
25-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
180
YDS
700
TD
0
YDS
192
TD
3
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
After four years of backing up Dalvin Cook, Mattison will get his starting shot this season as Cook was released in June. Still only 25, Mattison should have fresh legs thanks to a light workload over the years -- in fact, he had career-low 89 touches last year because Cook stayed healthy for a full season for the first time. While Mattison lacks breakaway speed (4.67 40, career 4.1 YPC), he's familiar with the offense, has the frame to handle large workloads (215 pounds) and even boasts a strong track record as a receiver (career catch rate of 83.3 percent at 6.3 YPT). He also has just two fumbles on 474 career touches, so he's as good as anyone at protecting the ball. Rookie seventh-round pick DeWayne McBride might have something on Mattison as a pure runner, but McBride has no history as a pass catcher and fumbled five times in 2022 alone. That should help ensure Mattison is a three-down back. Read Past Outlooks
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Set to join Las Vegas backfield
Mattison is in line to sign with the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
In 16 games for the Vikings during the 2023 regular season, Mattison had 180 carries for 700 yards and caught 30 of his 44 targets for 192 yards and three receiving TDs. With the Raiders, Mattison -- who turns 26 in June -- is slated to provide the team with needed backfield depth and a complementary option alongside 2022 fourth-rounder Zamir White following the free-agent departure of Josh Jacobs. Assuming White serves as Las Vegas' top RB option, Mattison's weekly upside will be modest, but if White is injured or struggles at all as the 2024 season progresses, Mattison could reenter the fantasy lineup equation.
In 16 games for the Vikings during the 2023 regular season, Mattison had 180 carries for 700 yards and caught 30 of his 44 targets for 192 yards and three receiving TDs. With the Raiders, Mattison -- who turns 26 in June -- is slated to provide the team with needed backfield depth and a complementary option alongside 2022 fourth-rounder Zamir White following the free-agent departure of Josh Jacobs. Assuming White serves as Las Vegas' top RB option, Mattison's weekly upside will be modest, but if White is injured or struggles at all as the 2024 season progresses, Mattison could reenter the fantasy lineup equation.
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Broken Tackle %
17.8%Positive Run %
78.9%% Yds After Contact
67.6%Avg Yds After Contact
2.6Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
13.1% Snaps w/Touch
38.0%Air Yards Per Game
1.5Air Yards Per Snap
0.04% Team Air Yards
0.5%% Team Targets
7.2%Avg Depth of Target
0.5 YdsCatch Rate
68.2%Drop Rate
11.4%Avg Yds After Catch
6.0% Targeted On Route
15.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2023 Alexander Mattison Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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Height
5' 11"Weight
215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.67 secShuttle Time
4.29 secCone Drill
7.13 secVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
127 inBench Press
22 repsHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
31.00 in
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Not playing Saturday
Mattison has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bengals due to the ankle sprain that forced his early exit from the Week 14 win over the Raiders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Mattison exited the game against Las Vegas on the first play of the second half, so Ty Chandler, who's now set to operate as the lead back against Cincinnati, already has some reps under his belt as Minnesota's top backfield option. Mattison failed to practice in any capacity this week, suggesting the injury could be severe enough to keep him out beyond Saturday.
Mattison exited the game against Las Vegas on the first play of the second half, so Ty Chandler, who's now set to operate as the lead back against Cincinnati, already has some reps under his belt as Minnesota's top backfield option. Mattison failed to practice in any capacity this week, suggesting the injury could be severe enough to keep him out beyond Saturday.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2021
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2019
For the third consecutive season, Mattison served as a solid backup to Dalvin Cook, stepping
into the starting role and mostly posting solid numbers on big-time volume when the Vikings’
starter was sidelined. A shaky Minnesota offensive line hurt Mattison's efficiency on the ground
and contributed to a career-low 3.7 YPC, as only three other backs with at least 100 carries
averaged less than Mattison's 1.7 yards per carry before contact. He made up for it by earning
more trust as a receiving option, with 32 catches more than doubling his old career high.
Heading into the final season of his rookie contract, Mattison's spot on the depth chart behind
Cook doesn't figure to change, but the use of both backs could be slightly different with former
Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell replacing Mike Zimmer as head coach.
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Officially released by Minnesota
The Vikings officially released Mattison on Monday.
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To be released by Vikings
The Vikings have informed Mattison that they will be releasing him, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Handles eight touches in finale
Mattison rushed seven times for 24 yards and caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Lions.
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Five touches in loss
Mattison had three carries for 17 yards and two receptions for 13 yards on two targets in Sunday's loss to Green Bay.
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Cleared for SNF
Mattison (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday night's game against Green Bay.
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