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Vikings ‘Under the Radar’ Nominee Is Actually Quite Popular

The Minnesota Vikings begin a new era at running back in September. For the first time since 2006, a player not named Adrian Peterson or Dalvin Cook will headline RB1 responsibilities.

It’s a brave new world for Minnesota, and Alexander Mattison appears on tap for the assignment.

Vikings ‘Under the Radar’ Nominee Is Actually Quite Popular

And somehow, even though he’s pegged as the RB1 by any Vikings depth chart on the planet, Mattison is managing to fly ‘under the radar,’ according to CBS Sports.

Nominee Is Actually
Jan 8, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) walks off the field after the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.