The Minnesota Vikings have dominated out beginning working again Alexander Mattison for Saturday’s recreation towards the Cincinnati Bengals.
Vikings dominated out RB Alexander Mattison for Saturday’s recreation at Cincinnati and are itemizing WR Justin Jefferson as questionable.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 14, 2023
Mattison suffered an ankle damage in final week’s versus the Las Vegas Raiders. The severity of the ankle damage isn’t recognized, however it’s believed to be a high-ankle sprain. This may imply he can be out for not less than this week and possibly past this week as effectively. Excessive ankle sprains are tough to undertaking. Some gamers can’t miss anytime or miss 2-3 weeks. It appears to be like like Mattison can be on that 2-3 week timeline.
Mattison has been the backup to Dalvin Cook dinner for the previous three season, and simply signed a brand new contract extension with the Vikings. The manufacturing has not likely been all that nice as Mattison is averaging simply 3.9 yards per carry and nonetheless doesn’t have a speeding landing this season.
🚨Breaking Information🚨
Alexander Mattison – Dominated OUT this Saturday.
⭐️Fireplace up Ty Chandler with confidence as an RB2. #FantasyFootball #NFL pic.twitter.com/bPS6KYJRm9
— SleezBallFF (@SleezBallFF) December 14, 2023
The subsequent man up within the working again room is second yr participant Ty Chandler. Chandler has been the the complement to Mattison as soon as Cam Akers had been out for the season. He has a ton of pace and the power to interrupt off a future. Chandler additionally does effectively catching passes out of the backfield. He does have a greater yards per carry than Mattison at 4.1, however this offense might not be the identical with Nick Mullens beneath middle.
The Minnesota Vikings are +3 towards the Cincinnati Bengals in response to Minnesota sportsbooks.
Both approach this recreation must be a really aggressive one as each groups are on the cusp of being within the playoff image. Nevertheless, all of it depends upon what backup quarterback has the higher recreation. The Bengals being favored is sensible since they’ve the more healthy roster on offense.
