Shawn Siegele examines the fantasy fallout from Dalvin Cook’s release and asks whether Ty Chandler or DeWayne McBride could become the 2023 league winner as Alexander Mattison disappoints.
It’s been an open secret that the Minnesota Vikings would move on from Cook this summer. The former star generated 101.5 fantasy points over expectation (FPOE) across the 2019 and 2020 seasons, but that dropped into the negative across the 2021 and 2022 campaigns.
Meanwhile, when Mattison has gotten an opportunity over the last three seasons, he’s often responded with serious spike weeks.
Mattison is now positioned to be the lead back, and he’s a 221-pounder with receiving upside. In laying the groundwork with fans, the Minnesota front office never fails to mention his three-down ability.
If the stars have suddenly aligned for the fifth-year RB, why does he look like a trap player? And why do Chandler and McBride start to move into the conversation as potential league-winners?
Let’s find out.
