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The New Starter Claims To Be Ready for New Role

Alexander Mattison is the new top running back in Minnesota after one-and-a-half decades of Adrian Peterson and Dalvin Cook. The two ex-Vikings were dominant forces in the NFL.

The New Starter Claims To Be Ready for New Role

Peterson led the league three times in rushing yards and twice in touchdowns, was a four-time first-team All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler with every major rushing record in Vikings franchise history. Cook went to four straight Pro Bowls and is the only player with at least 1,100 rushing yards in each of the last four seasons.

The New Starter Claims To Be Ready for New Role
Jan 8, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) celebrates with Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr.