The Las Vegas Raiders will likely be down their two starting running backs against the Broncos.
The Las Vegas Raiders already share the worst record in the NFL, and their season continues to go from bad to worse. Alexander Mattison and Zamir White, the Raiders leading running backs on the depth chart, are both designated as “Doubtful” for their visit to Denver in Week 12.
Mattison suffered an ankle injury against Miami in Week 11 and White straind his quadriceps in the same game.
If neither back can play, the Raiders will be left with veteran Ameer Abdullah and rookie Dylan Laube as their top 2 options as the Raiders face the 10th stingiest defense against running backs in fantasy. Whichever tandem Vegas is able to roll out should only be used in emergency or in the deepest of leagues.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) ...
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) ...
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) ...
Zamir White is the Raiders running back to own as Las Vegas signs Alexander Mattison for support.
The former NFL rushing yards leader for the Las Vegas Raiders, Josh Jacobs, is now on the Green Bay Packers. Jacobs missed the final four games in 2023 with an injury. His replacement was his 2nd-year, former Georgia Bulldog, backup, Zamir White. In Jacobs’ absence, White finished four straight weeks as a PPR RB2, carrying the ball 21 times per game and exceeding 100 total yards three times. Most analysts and fans felt his performance made Jacobs expendable, and, sure enough, the Raiders allowed Jacobs to leave. Now White will lead the RB room.
White, nicknamed “Zeus”, was the only RB on the roster, until Ameer Abdullah signed to return to the team. Former Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is the latest addition. Mattison will be a solid veteran insurance policy, and change of pace as a backup to White, while Abdullah carries 3rd down duties with Mattison being inferior to his backfield-mates in pass-blocking and in receiving. In addition, Mattison has traditionally been a power back and the Raiders have stated they intend to use zone blocking schemes, a system in which White is the more capable back. The Raiders will also likely use a Day 3 pick to add a RB in the upcoming draft to fill out the RB room.
Given White’s relative lack of previous usage, his new role as the backfield leader, and his performance to finish 2023, expect him to be a solid RB2/Top 20 option in 2024. An identical workload of 21 carries per game at 4.3 ypc would set him firmly atop the rushing leaderboard for the season.
The Minnesota Vikings are moving forward without Alexander Mattison at the Running Back position.
The Minnesota Vikings have informed Alexander Mattison that he will be released. A year after moving on from Dalvin Cook, the Vikings have now moved on from last season’s Week 1 starter Mattison.
In 2023 offseason Mattison signed a two-year deal. This was Mattison’s chance to become the bell-cow running back others thought he could be. After, an underwhelming performance during the season and injury the Vikings turned to Ty Chandler. The move saved Vikings $3.35 million, while creating $1.25 million in dead money against the salary cap.
Looks like the Vikings will move forward with Ty Chandler and most likely add another running back either via draft or a veteran through free agency. As for Mattison this could be the last we hear of his fantasy relevance after being in Minnesota for 5 years.
Minnesota Vikings head coach, Kevin O’Connell has announced Ty Chandler will handle RB1 duties with Alexander Mattison acting as the relief back.
Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler took over the starting position on the depth chart after a Week 15 ankle injury to Alexander Mattison, and with Mattison’s impending return, Chandler seems to have earned the job outright.
According to Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, in a press conference, even when Mattison returns, Chandler is, “gonna be a guy that we’re trying to get the ball to a lot, both in the run and pass,” adding that Mattison will provide “bonus depth.” Mattison’s return is unknown, but could be as early as Week 16 vs. Detroit. While he hasn’t been ruled out, he was not included in the week’s Wednesday walkthrough.
Chandler is coming off a game in which he recorded 26 total touches and finished as PPR RB4. He is averaging 4.65 yards per carry and 7.19 yards per catch to Mattison’s respective averages of 3.93/6.44. Repeats of his Week 15 performance against Cincinnati could make Chandler a league winner in the fantasy playoffs.
Alexander Mattison Clears concussion protocol in time for Week 11.
Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison, previously questionable due to a concussion, has been cleared to play against the Denver Broncos on Sunday night.
It’s great news that Mattison is good to go. Hopefully, he can handle a full workload, though Ty Chandler is still in the mix, suggesting they might share carries to avoid any additional strain on Mattison. The Vikings are on the road to recovery, with Mattison back in action and Jefferson returning from IR. Tonight’s game promises another exciting performance from Josh Dobbs, the Passtronaut.
Consider starting Mattison, but if you have alternative options, Playerprofiler.com offers comprehensive stats and data to help you compare fantasy starts and sits for Sunday, November 19th.
–Tyler Kicklighter PPNewsDesk NFC North
Vikings RB Alexander Mattison suffered a concussion versus the Saints.
Head coach Kevin O’Connell reported that Alexander Mattison sustained a concussion in the 3rd quarter of the game. He will be monitored, and it’s probable that he’ll be out next week, with hopes for a return in week 12. This creates an opportunity for Ty Chandler to take on a more significant role, who scored a touchdown contributing to the Vikings’ pursuit of a fifth consecutive win. We hope for a speedy recovery.
-Tyler Kicklighter PPNewsDesk NFC North
