Alexander
Mattison (#2)

RB - Minnesota Vikings

Age 25
Exp 5th Season
HT/WT 5'11" / 215 LBS
Bye 13
Rank
ADP
FPTS
TIER
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Updated: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 7:50 PM
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Updated: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 2:20 PM
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Updated: Friday, September 29, 2023 7:25 PM
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2023 Stats
GAME RUSHING RECEIVING FUMBLES
Week OPP ATT YDS Y/A LG TD REC TGT CAT% Y/C YDS LG TD TOT LOST
1 TB 11 34 3.1 9 0 3 4 75.0 3.3 10 4 1 0 0
2 @PHI 8 28 3.5 7 0 3 6 50.0 3.7 11 16 0 1 1
3 LAC 20 93 4.6 15 0 5 7 71.4 6.4 32 9 0 0 0
4 @CAR 17 95 5.6 17 0 1 1 100.0 3.0 3 3 0 0 0
Career Stats
SEASON RUSHING RECEIVING FUMBLES
YEAR GP ATT YDS Y/A LG TD REC TGT CAT% Y/C YDS LG TD TOT LOST
2019 13 100 462 4.6 35 1 10 12 83.3 8.2 82 17 0 1 1
2020 13 96 434 4.5 25 2 13 15 86.7 9.6 125 28 1 0 0
2021 16 134 491 3.7 48 3 32 39 82.1 7.1 228 24 1 1 1
2022 17 74 283 3.8 15 5 15 18 83.3 6.1 91 16 1 0 0
2023 4 56 250 4.5 17 0 12 18 66.7 4.7 56 16 1 1 1
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Alexander Mattison - Approaches 100 yards

Mattison rushed 17 times for 95 yards in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Panthers. He also caught his only target for three yards.

Alexander Mattison - Tallies 125 total yards

Mattison rushed the ball 20 times for 93 yards in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Chargers. He added five receptions for 32 yards.

Alexander Mattison - Still has coach's confidence

Coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Friday that he still views Mattison as the Vikings' lead back after a recent trade for Cam Akers, who is unlikely to play this Sunday against the Chargers, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Alexander Mattison - Vikings haven't lost confidence

The Vikings have not lost confidence in Mattison despite Wednesday's trade for Cam Akers, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips told reporters Thursday. "Unfortunately we've had a couple turnovers in the run game where we obviously need to clean that up. Everyone's aware of that. But we still feel very strongly in Alex and [backup Ty Chandler] and those guys being able to go in and produce," Phillips told ESPN.

Alexander Mattison - Limited touches in Week 2 loss

Mattison rushed eight times for 28 yards and brought in three of six targets for 11 yards in the Vikings' 34-28 loss to the Eagles on Thursday night. He also lost a fumble.

Alexander Mattison - Underwhelms as rusher in loss

Mattison rushed 11 times for 34 yards and brought in three of four targets for 10 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 20-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Alexander Mattison - Atop thin depth chart

The Vikings enter Week 1 with only Ty Chandler and Myles Gaskin behind Mattison on the depth chart, the Star Tribune reports.

Alexander Mattison - Doesn't play in preseason finale

Mattison (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 18-17 preseason loss to the Cardinals.

Alexander Mattison - Logs another practice

Mattison (undisclosed) took part in Thursday's practice, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Alexander Mattison - Taking part in walkthrough

Mattison (undisclosed) is participating in Wednesday's walkthrough, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Alexander Mattison - May have suffered injury

Mattison (undisclosed) was seen limping near the end of Tuesday's practice, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Alexander Mattison - Trusted in every situation

Offensive coordinator Wes Phillips said Thursday that Mattison "always knows what he's going to do" and is a better player than people realize, Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune reports.

Alexander Mattison - Becomes top option in backfield

Mattison becomes the incumbent No. 1 option in Minnesota's backfield, with the team intending to part ways with Dalvin Cook, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Alexander Mattison - Staying in Minnesota

The Vikings and Mattison agreed to terms on a two-year contract Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Alexander Mattison - Scores twice in finale

Mattison rushed 10 times for 54 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 29-13 win over the Bears.

Alexander Mattison - Limited role in win

Mattison rushed four times for 17 yards in Saturday's 27-24 win over the Giants.

Alexander Mattison - Two touches in Week 15

Mattison rushed twice for one yard and wasn't targeted in Saturday's 39-36 overtime win over the Colts.

Alexander Mattison - Just two carries in loss

Mattison lost a yard on two carries in Sunday's loss at Detroit.

Alexander Mattison - Records fourth touchdown

Mattison rushed the ball three times for 14 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Jets. He added two receptions for four yards.

Alexander Mattison - Three touches in blowout loss

Mattison rushed twice for no gain and caught his only target for eight yards in Sunday's 40-3 loss to the Cowboys.

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