Tagged: Alexander Mattison (44 Results)
Vikings TE Smith Jr. dealing with high ankle sprain
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said that tight end IRV SMITH JR. is considered “week-to-week” after suffering a high ankle sprain in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Smith was… More accidentally hit from behind by running back ALEXANDER MATTISON, who threw a block and landed on the back of Smith’s legs on a fourth-quarter play. With Smith likely to miss Sunday’s game against Washington, fellow tight end JOHNNY MUNDT is expected to start against the Commanders. Less
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Fantasy News: Ty Chandler
There was a report that the Vikings have called around, exploring whether anyone had any interest in Alexander Mattison. It doesn’t surprise me. He’s in a contract year, and the Vikings have other backup options. more »
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Around the NFL: Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings placed Dalvin Cook on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and suddenly Alexander Mattison is looking like a key player for Week 16. The matchup isn’t ideal (home against the Rams), but Mattison has been pretty reliable when filling in. more »
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Around the NFL: Dome Cooking
Reports indicate that Dalvin Cook is not only going to play tonight, he’s going to handle his regular workload. He’s going to be their main back, apparently, and that makes him an appealing choice against a Pittsburgh defense that’s really struggled against the run recently. more »
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Podcast: December 9 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review Week 13 of the NFL regular season and look ahead to tonight's Steelers-Vikings game. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com). more »
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Vikings RB Cook questionable for TNF
After initial reports suggested that Minnesota Vikings running back DALVIN COOK would miss tonight's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cook was given a questionable designation after Wednesday’s practice. Cook suffered a… More shoulder injury two weeks ago and backup ALEXANDER MATTISON has filled in nicely during his absence. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
Source: Tribune-Review
Podcast: December 3 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 13 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by ExtraPointPress.com. more »
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Mailbag: December 3, 2021
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. What's wrong with the Chargers? Is Alexander Mattison about to explode? When is Derrick Henry coming back? And defenses with the best matchups for the playoffs. more »
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Zimmer plays games with fantasy owners, claims RB Cook is “day-to-day”
Despite initial reports to the contrary, Minnesota head coach Mike Zimmer said that running back DALVIN COOK did not suffer a torn labrum on Sunday. Zimmer, of course, declined to elaborate… More on the injury and insisted that Cook is “day-to-day”. Cook is believed to have dislocated his shoulder and could reportedly miss the next two games against Detroit and Pittsburgh, despite what the typically coy Zimmer says. Fellow running back ALEXANDER MATTISON is expected to be the next man up for the Vikings. Less
Source: CBS Sports
Podcast: November 30 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff lament the death of fantasy football, work the waiver wire after Week 12 of the NFL regular season, and play a gift exchange-themed game of #SUPPLYbyDEMAND. Sponsored by Affordable Trophies. more »
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Mailbag: November 11, 2021
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: will Melvin Gordon be a starter in 2022? Josiah Deguara vs. Dan Arnold. Dalvin Cook's off-field issues. Chase Edmonds' high-ankle sprain. And more? more »
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Around the NFL: Vikings running backs
It doesn’t look like Dalvin Cook will play on Sunday against Detroit. That makes Alexander Mattison look like an awfully appealing starter – maybe the best running back numbers of anyone in Week 5. more »
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Vikings RB Cook plans to play Sunday vs. Lions
Minnesota Vikings running back DALVIN COOK did not practice on Wednesday but he insists he will play on Sunday when his team faces the Detroit Lions. Cook only played about half… More of the Vikings’ offensive snaps last Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, sharing carries with backup ALEXANDER MATTISON. Cook admitted that he was “not 100 percent yet” but added that he was not getting worse or heading in the wrong direction. Cook also acknowledged that “playing through pain” is part of the game, further endearing himself to his fantasy owners. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Vikings RB Cook returns to practice, status vs. Browns remains uncertain
Minnesota running back DALVIN COOK returned to practice on Sunday, although his status for the Vikings game on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns remains uncertain. Cook said he was extremely confident… More in his work with the trainers, but he was noncommittal when asked if he would return to action against Cleveland. Cook did say that he would only be out on the field if he was explosive and able to help his team win. If Cook is not available, the Vikings will again turn to backup ALEXANDER MATTISON. Less
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Vikings dominate Seahawks in best offensive performance of Zimmer era
Minnesota head coach Mike Zimmer said after Sunday’s win over the Seattle Seahawks, that the Vikings had the best offensive performance in his eight years with the team. Veteran quarterback KIRK… More COUSINS led the way with three touchdowns while ALEXANDER MATTISON filled in nicely for DALVIN COOK, who was out with a sprained right ankle. The Vikings will try to keep things rolling next Sunday, facing their longtime assistant Kevin Stefanski and the Cleveland Browns. Less
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune