Alexander Mattison

Alexander Mattison is another young player who’s handcuffed by the team’s starting back — Dalvin Cook in this case. Mattison is entering his second year after recording 100 rushes for 462 yards and a touchdown.

He’s already shown RB1 potential in fantasy, but Cook’s elite skillset will likely prevent Mattison from having a breakout season. Cook hasn’t played a full slate of 16 games in his three year career and it could leave the opportunity open for Mattison to take over.

Mattison averaged 4.6 yards per carry last season and is worth drafting in the mid-rounds. He won’t be worth a starting spot on your fantasy roster at first this season, but he’ll be worth stashing.

Justin Jackson

Justin Jackson is a workhorse running back for the Los Angeles Chargers. Melvin Gordon is gone and Jackson will be alongside Austin Ekeler this season — who can almost be considered a wide receiver as well.

Jackson is a mid-round fantasy pick that’ll be worth drafting, even if the starting back plays the entire season. He only had 29 touches last season and produced 200 yards, averaging a whopping 6.9 yards per carry. He also has caught 24 of the 30 passes that have went his way, giving him an advantage for PPR leagues this season.

He’s positioned for a breakout season and the only thing that would stop him would be the quick uprise of 2020 fourth-round pick Joshua Kelley.

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