EAGAN, Minn. -- This week's trade for running back Cam Akers drew a natural question around the Minnesota Vikings: Will he replace starter Alexander Mattison, who has taken the majority of snaps this season for the NFL's worst rushing offense?
Speaking to reporters Thursday morning, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips said that coach Kevin O'Connell would decide starting assignments.
"But we haven't lost confidence in Alex Mattison," Phillips added. "I will say that. Unfortunately we've had a couple turnovers in the run game where we obviously need to clean that up. Everyone's aware of that.