{"id":71254,"date":"2019-08-23T17:22:44","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T21:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=71254"},"modified":"2021-03-08T16:23:23","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T21:23:23","slug":"alexander-mattison-darwin-thompson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/08\/23\/alexander-mattison-darwin-thompson\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy Football: Alexander Mattison or Darwin Thompson"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alexander Mattison<\/a><\/strong> and Darwin Thompson<\/a><\/strong> are two exciting rookie running back prospects, but which one has a better outlook for fantasy football in 2019?<\/span><\/p>\n

Should You Go With Alexander Mattison or Darwin Thompson in Fantasy Football?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you are looking for value in the later rounds, what better way to find it than drafting a rookie running back with lots of upside. Mattison and Thompson have both performed well during training camp and in the preseason. Each has made a case for being selected in fantasy football drafts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mattison and Darwin are currently being drafted back to back in the 11th round. Their ADPs are 126th and 127th overall according to Fantasy Football Calculator<\/a>. Each will start the season as the number two running back for their team. However, which of these rookie running backs has a better outlook for fantasy football? <\/span><\/p>\n

To help decide between drafting Mattison or Thompson, I break down each player. We\u2019ll look at their college stats, metrics, and new teams to gain a better understanding of each player and their outlooks for 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexander Mattison<\/span><\/h3>\n

Mattison has made a good impression on the coaching staff of the Minnesota Vikings<\/a>. He had a stellar training camp and played well in the first two preseason games. [Advanced Metrics via Player Profiler<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n

Mattison has a SPARQ score in the 61st percentile. He is not an elite athlete, but he scores close to or better than the average player by the metrics. His best categories are burst (75th) and strength (67th). His 4.67 seconds 40-yard dash, however, speaks to more of a grinder than a home run threat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.@AlexMattison22<\/a> isn't about the glitz and glam.<\/p>\n

His game is all about grit and toughness.#Skol<\/a> <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa: @NFLNetwork<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/igDubNN7td<\/a><\/p>\n

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 22, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n