Alexander Mattison A Solid RB2 Option In Week 1

Alexander Mattison A Solid RB2 Option In Week 1

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Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison will look to start his first season as the Vikings' lead-back on the right foot against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. The Buccaneers have had a stingy run defense in seasons past, however, they were a middling run-stopping unit in 2022 giving up the 15th most rushing yards and 4.5 yards per carry. Mattison takes over the RB1 role in Minnesota left behind by Dalvin Cook, so he can be treated as a solid fantasy option due to volume alone. Mattison has proven he can be productive when called upon as a starter, as he has averaged 94 rushing yards when he plays over 50% of the snaps. Fantasy managers can treat him as an RB2 option to kick off the 2023 season, as he looks to be in line for a heavy workload.

Source: NFL.com