After frugal free agency approach, Dolphins have a lot of holes to fill in the NFL draft
Dolphins general manager Chris Grier took a conservative approach to free agency this yearAPRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALEXANDER MATTISON
420 YDS •
132 ATT •
4 TD
420 YDS
132 ATT
4 TD
The Many Sides of New Dolphins Running Back Alexander Mattison A running back who describes his running style as “downhill, fast and physical” has really no choice in the NFL but to play with a certain m...
MARCH 28 • SI.COM
Fast Facts: Alexander Mattison The Dolphins signed running back Alexander Mattison in the free agency window.
MARCH 25 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
J.K. Dobbins free agent pitch adds breakout star to running-back needy AFC squad | Sporting News The Las Vegas Raiders have added a new quarterback this offseason. However, with Alexander Mattison signing elsewhere, they need a starting...
MARCH 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
J.K. Dobbins free agent pitch adds breakout star to running-back needy AFC squad | Sporting News Canada The Las Vegas Raiders have added a new quarterback this offseason. However, with Alexander Mattison signing elsewhere, they need a starting...
MARCH 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Miami Dolphins' third-and-1 woes could be solved by RB Alexander Mattison Miami Dolphins were among the worst short-yardage run teams in the NFL last season. Enter Alexander Mattison.
MARCH 14 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM
Dolphins Sign Mattison The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have signed running back Alexander Mattison as an unrestricted free agent.
MARCH 14 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Dolphins Sign Veteran RB Alexander Mattison Former Raiders and Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is signing with the Dolphins in free agency.
MARCH 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Joining Miami Mattison is signing with the Dolphins, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Mattison is swapping teams with Raheem Mostert, whose deal with the Raiders was reported about two hours earlier. While Mostert perhaps has a chance to rebound from a disappointing 2024 and earn a key role, Mattison will merely be competing for a backup job behind De'Von Achane. The Dolphins presumably hope 2024 fourth-round pick Jaylen Wright secures the second spot on the depth chart, with Mattison essentially being a backup plan for the backup. It's a tough situation for earning playing time, albeit with the outside chance of a handsome payoff if injuries eventually thrust him into a starting role in Mike McDaniel's offense.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Limited volume as lead back Mattison rushed the ball six times for 20 yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Chargers. He added four receptions on five targets for 11 yards.
Impact Mattison served as the clear lead back for Las Vegas with Ameer Abdullah (foot) sidelined, though he had only one rushing attempt after halftime despite the Raiders being down one score until late in the contest. The story of this game also encapsulated Mattison's campaign, as he averaged a miserable 3.2 yards per carry in one of the least explosive offenses in the league. He'll hit free agency this offseason and will likely sign a short-term deal with the hopes of serving as a change-of-pace back.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Herbert and Chargers secure AFC's No. 5 seed with 34-20 win over Raiders
Justin Herbert passed for 346 yards and two touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Chargers secured the fifth seed in the AFC playoffs with a 34-20 victory Sunday over the Las Vegas Raide...JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In line to pace Week 18 backfield With Ameer Abdullah (foot) ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Chargers, Mattison is in line to start at running back for the Raiders in Week 18, per Tashan Reed of Th...
Impact Mattison, who carried 10 times for 32 yards and caught one of three targets for six yards in last weekend's win over the Saints (a game in which Abdullah logged 20 carries for 115 yards to go along with three catches), is thus in line for an expanded role Sunday, with Chris Collier and Dylan Laube to a lesser degree available to mix in, per Vic Tafur of The Athletic. With that in mind, Mattison offers fantasy managers who are dealing with injuries or resting starters with a Week 18 pivot option.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Mattison reacts to receiving the Craig Long Award Watch as running back Alexander Mattison is named the recipient of the annual Craig Long Award.
JANUARY 3 • RAIDERS.COM
Alexander Mattison named Craig Long Award recipient Chosen by a select group of local media, the award is presented annually to the player who best exemplifies professionalism and collaboratio...
JANUARY 3 • RAIDERS.COM
In line to start Sunday Mattison is expected to be the Raiders' starting running back Sunday versus the Chargers with Ameer Abdullah (foot) listed as doubtful for that contest, Tashan Reed of The Athletic...
Impact Among his 13 appearances this season, Mattison has surpassed 4.0 YPC just one time (5-60-0 back in Week 4 against the Browns), and overall he's averaged 3.2 yards on his 126 rushes to date. He at least has supplemented poor performance on the ground with 32 catches (on 43 targets) for 283 yards while also scoring five total TDs. With Abdullah likely sidelined this weekend, Mattison should take on an expanded role, but he also may yield RB reps to Chris Collier and maybe even Dylan Laube.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Inefficient again in backup role Mattison rushed 10 times for 32 yards and caught one of three targets for six yards in Sunday's 25-10 win over the Saints.
Impact Mattison somewhat surprisingly ceded the start at running back to 31-year-old Ameer Abdullah, who proved entirely more effective with 20 carries for 115 yards to go along with three receptions for 32 yards, while Mattison averaged just 3.45 yards per touch. Abdullah likely earned himself first dibs at a larger share of the backfield workload again in Week 18 versus the Chargers, as Mattison's efficiency concerns remain.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Mattison player props odds, tips and betting trends for Week 17 | Raiders vs. Saints For Sunday’s game, which kicks off at 1:00 PM ET on FOX, sportsbooks have issued player props on Alexander Mattison. The Las Vegas Raiders (...
DECEMBER 28, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
Reclaims lead in LV backfield Mattison rushed the ball 12 times for 27 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-14 win over the Jaguars. He added four receptions on seven targets for 29 yards.
Impact Mattison led the Las Vegas backfield in the absence of Sincere McCormick (ankle), totaling 16 touches as compared to 12 for Ameer Abdullah. While he has been involved as a pass catcher throughout the season, it was particularly positive to see his involvement as a receiver remain intact despite the recent emergence of Abdullah. On the other hand, Mattison was ineffective on the ground, with the exception being a one-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter. This backfield is very likely to remain split for the rest of the season, but Mattison should see plenty of touches in Week 17 against the Saints.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Mattison finds the end zone on 1-yard TD run! Watch as running back Alexander Mattison scores on a 1-yard touchdown run against the Jaguars.
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM
Fantasy Football start or sit Week 16: Jakobi Meyers, Alexander Mattison, Aidan O'Connell | Sporting News The Las Vegas Raiders will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16 in what is a showdown between two of the worst teams in the league. H...
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Raiders keep getting to opposing quarterbacks even without key pass rushers
Maxx Crosby’s announcement last week that he would miss the season’s final three games because of impending ankle surgery was the most severe and latest blow to the Raiders’ deplet...DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL World Reacts To Kirk Cousins and Alexander Mattison's 'Monday Night Football' Exchange Football is more than a game...
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
Starts second half of loss Monday Mattison took over for injured starter Sincere McCormick (ankle) in the second half of Monday's loss to the Falcons, finishing with 24 rushing yards (one fumble lost) on seven carr...
Impact Mattison returned from an ankle injury of his own Monday before being thrust into a prominent role once Las Vegas' starting running back was ruled out at halftime. The veteran tailback played poorly on his nine touches, losing a fumble and getting tackled for a safety. Fellow backup Ameer Abdullah produced 66 yards and a score on 10 combined touches (primarily as a receiving option) for comparison. If McCormick is forced to miss time, Mattison figures to be the next man up given his experience and success as a starter in the past, with Abdullah likely being mixed in sporadically against the Jaguars on Sunday.
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons' force turnover vs. Mattison with fumble on Raiders' first possession Atlanta Falcons' force turnover vs. running back Alexander Mattison with fumble on Las Vegas Raiders' first possession.
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Sincere McCormick's patience pays off as he asserts himself as the Raiders starting running back
Sincere McCormick could’ve at some point just walked awayDECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
