The Minnesota Vikings came into their Week 4 game against the Carolina Panthers as one of the worst running teams in football. Alexander Mattison had fumbled away opportunities and struggled while no one behind him stepped up. Then came Cam Akers, Mattison turned a corner, and the Vikings found themselves.
Vikings Must Look to Replicate Running Success
After moving on from Dalvin Cook before the 2023 season, Minnesota decided that changing the running back room was necessary. Rather than roster a boat anchor of a contract for a declining player, Mattison was re-signed to be the lead back at a much more manageable cap hit.