Alexander Mattison

Week 11 vs. Denver Broncos

Alexander Mattison continues to see decent usage as a backup, carrying the ball eight times for 52 yards last week. He also caught a pass for two yards. Mattison has 50 or more yards in five games (and 49 in one) which is nice, but only accounts for so much in fantasy. He only has four catches on the season, so your main hope is he gets enough touches to be productive. It's happened in a few games this season, but that's a lot of risk. He's best as a handcuff stash for Dalvin Cook.

Week 9 at Kansas City Chiefs

Alexander Mattison has been a nice surprise for Minnesota in 2019. Despite the success of Kirk Cousins and Dalvin Cook, Mattison has still found a way to be successful, averaging 41 rushing yards per game. He's topped 50 yards in four games (and then one 49-yard game) and has a strong chance to hit that number this week against the Chiefs. Kansas City is allowing 145 rushing yards per game, which is third-highest in the league. Minnesota should be able to run it with both Cook and Mattison. Still, though, Mattison carries risk as a backup and should be viewed as a low-reward, low-end flex play this week.

Week 7 at Detroit Lions

Alexander Mattison actually led Minnesota in rushing last week, carrying the ball 14 times for 63 yards. He's now had 50+ yards three times this season, and even had a game of 49 yards. He's been more involved than most expected, but he's still not an entirely reliable option as Dalvin Cook's backup. He does get a great matchup this week against Detroit, but it's hard to start someone who can get 14 touches one week and three the next.