{"id":72677,"date":"2019-09-10T18:49:10","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T22:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=72677"},"modified":"2022-02-02T18:45:30","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T23:45:30","slug":"alexander-mattison-fantasy-football-watch-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/09\/10\/alexander-mattison-fantasy-football-watch-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexander Mattison Headlines Week Two Fantasy Football Watch List"},"content":{"rendered":"

Week One of the NFL is in the books. The best part of week one in fantasy football<\/a> might be the overreactions to player performances. Savvy players know not to jump on no-name players who have a big week. It is a long season, and many times it pays off to hold off on making waiver wire claims to preserve that priority. But, there are always players like Alexander Mattison<\/a><\/strong> to add to watch lists that could be worth burning that waiver priority in the coming weeks. Here are some that could be worth claiming soon.<\/p>\n

Week Two Fantasy Football Watch List Featuring Alexander Mattison<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

2019 saw a ton of running backs getting a ton of hype this offseason. The rookie crop brought many names like David Montgomery<\/a><\/strong>, Devin Singletary<\/a><\/strong>, and Miles Sanders<\/a><\/strong>. In smaller circles, Alexander Mattison\u00a0also had some whispers around him. The real difference between Mattison and the other backs mentioned is that Dalvin Cook<\/a><\/strong> plays on the same team as Mattison.<\/p>\n

However, if week one was any indication, Mattison could still have value season-long. Cook paced the team with 21 carries for 111 yards and two touchdowns. But Mattison got in on the action with nine carries of his own, which he turned into 49 yards. This was a game where Kirk Cousins<\/a><\/strong> only had to attempt ten passes, but it shows a newfound commitment to the run.<\/p>\n

Mattison lacks top-end speed but had more burst than many expected when he saw live game action. Still, he is a powerful back, who can also catch out of the backfield. Mattison had 60 catches for 511 yards during his time with Boise State.<\/p>\n

Even though the Minnesota Vikings<\/a> want to run the ball a ton, they also want to keep Cook healthy, as he has missed a ton of games in his short career. With Mattison\u2019s versatility, he should see his role grow throughout the season.<\/p>\n

It may not be time to pull the trigger on Mattison on the waiver wire, but watch him closely in the next week or so.<\/p>\n

Preston Williams <\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Miami Dolphins<\/a> might be the laughingstock of the NFL this season. After trading away key players Laremy Tunsil<\/a><\/strong> and Kenny Stills<\/a><\/strong>, it was obvious that the team was in tank mode for 2019. But not many would have predicted that would have gotten absolutely shredded through the air by the Baltimore Ravens<\/a> and Lamar Jackson<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s going to be a long season for the team, but it doesn\u2019t mean they will be completely devoid of fantasy football talent.<\/p>\n

Williams has been getting hype all offseason for the Dolphins for his nifty moves and great hands. Check out how burns a poor Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a> not once, but twice on one route:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udc40 @Thresort<\/a> \ud83d\udc40#FinsUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ozkoaIXNiZ<\/a><\/p>\n

— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) August 13, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n