Alexander Mattison
26-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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69
YDS
250
TD
3
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166
TD
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Mattison did well as a backup in his first four NFL seasons and seemed well-situated going into 2023 without Dalvin Cook ahead of him on the depth chart. Instead, Mattison's one-year stint as a starter for the Vikings went about as poorly as possible. Fumbles, dropped passes and short-yardage suddenly became issues, in addition to his longstanding lack of speed/explosiveness. Ty Chandler took over as Minnesota's lead back down the stretch, and Mattison then signed a one-year, $2 million contract with Las Vegas this offseason. The deal is mostly guaranteed and thus gives him strong odds of making the Week 1 roster, but that doesn't mean he'll challenge Zamir White for the starting job or even be a lock for the second spot on the depth chart. The other RBs competing for roles, namely sixth-round rookie Dylan Laube and 31-year-old Ameer Abdullah, might be better options than both White and Mattison for passing situations. Read Past Outlooks
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Keeps lead role in White's return
Mattison rushed 23 times for 92 yards and caught all three of his targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 20-15 loss to the Rams.
ANALYSIS
The Raiders got Zamir White (groin) back for the first time since Week 4, but Mattison got 23 carries to White's three. Having usurped White as the top option in Vegas' backfield, Mattison should have a high touch floor moving forward on a Raiders team that wants to play smashmouth football due to the team's lack of talent in the passing game. Mattison has logged at least 17 touches in three consecutive games heading into a Week 8 home game against the Chiefs.
The Raiders got Zamir White (groin) back for the first time since Week 4, but Mattison got 23 carries to White's three. Having usurped White as the top option in Vegas' backfield, Mattison should have a high touch floor moving forward on a Raiders team that wants to play smashmouth football due to the team's lack of talent in the passing game. Mattison has logged at least 17 touches in three consecutive games heading into a Week 8 home game against the Chiefs.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Broken Tackle %
8.7%Positive Run %
78.3%% Yds After Contact
66.0%Avg Yds After Contact
2.4Rushing TD %
4.3%Touches Per Game
12.3% Snaps w/Touch
38.9%Air Yards Per Game
-1.6Air Yards Per Snap
-0.05% Team Air Yards
-0.7%% Team Targets
9.1%Avg Depth of Target
-0.5 YdsCatch Rate
81.0%Drop Rate
4.8%Avg Yds After Catch
10.1% Targeted On Route
17.6%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Oct 27th at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
68.3
Cornerbacks
57.3
Safeties
56.7
Linebackers
109.4
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Measurables Review
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Height
5' 11"Weight
220 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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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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Tallies touchdown as lead back
Mattison rushed the ball 14 times for 33 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Steelers. He added five receptions on five targets for 32 yards.
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Set to lead backfield
Mattison is in line to lead the Raiders backfield Sunday against the Steelers with Zamir White (groin) inactive.
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Struggles as lead back
Mattison rushed the ball 15 times for 38 yards in Sunday's 34-18 loss to the Broncos. He added two receptions on three targets for 23 yards.
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Set for lead role with White out
Mattison is set to operate as Vegas' top running back against the Broncos on Sunday, as Zamir White (groin) has been ruled out, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
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Role slated to increase
Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said Monday that Mattison's recent quality of play has earned him more work and that he's "going to get it," Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
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Chance for lead role Week 5
Mattison could be poised to lead Vegas' backfield against the Broncos in Week 5, as Zamir White purportedly suffered a groin injury in practice Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Mattison has been far more efficient than White all season, averaging 5.1 yards per carry to White's 3.1, so Mattison had already been making a strong case for additional touches through his play. If White's injury sidelines him Sunday or limits his role, Mattison could become the focal point of a Raiders offense that's likely to be without Davante Adams, who is recovering from a hamstring injury and has demanded a trade.
Mattison has been far more efficient than White all season, averaging 5.1 yards per carry to White's 3.1, so Mattison had already been making a strong case for additional touches through his play. If White's injury sidelines him Sunday or limits his role, Mattison could become the focal point of a Raiders offense that's likely to be without Davante Adams, who is recovering from a hamstring injury and has demanded a trade.