Alexander Mattison

Mattison missed the entire 2025 season after an August 2025 preseason neck fracture required emergency spinal fusion surgery; even with a clean bill of health now, that injury class carries elevated re-injury and explosiveness concerns for a veteran back.

Miami's backfield is anchored by a high-end starter in De'Von Achane, with four younger backs (Gordon, Wright, Hunter, Edwards) also on the depth chart, leaving Mattison a clear depth/passing-down role at best.

Mattison is on a one-year deal, meaning his roster spot and role need to be re-earned again in 2027 with no long-term team commitment underpinning his dynasty outlook.

Mattison's role produced roughly 8.2 expected touchdowns against only 5 scored, a notable negative variance that historically tends to normalize upward and could boost his fantasy output even at flat usage.

A steady 10% target share and dependable passing-down usage give Mattison a real weekly floor as a receiving-down complement rather than a pure early-down afterthought.