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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alexander Mattison vs Bam KnightWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bam Knight is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.2 PPG to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bam Knight is the better fantasy play this season.

Bam Knight has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.9-PPG advantage is real (8.2 to 5.3), and Bam Knight's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Alexander Mattison is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBLas Vegas Raiders#99

Alexander Mattison

PPG

5.3

Games

Rush Yds

255

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

RBArizona Cardinals#37PPG LEADER

Bam Knight

PPG

8.2

Games

Rush Yds

269

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

160

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Alexander Mattison

Bam Knight

Head to Head

5.3 PPG8.2 PPG

14 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Alexander Mattison: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Bam Knight: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #37 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Alexander Mattison is producing at 24% of elite pace and Bam Knight at 37%. That ranking gap means Bam Knight carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alexander Mattison vs Bam Knight: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Alexander Mattison (Las Vegas Raiders) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.3 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Bam Knight (Arizona Cardinals) came in at 8.2 PPG over 10 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Bam Knight carries a 2.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alexander Mattison ran for 255 yards and 2 touchdowns; Bam Knight posted 269 and 4. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Alexander Mattison sits Week 10 while Bam Knight is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Alexander Mattison (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Bam Knight (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Bam Knight outscored Alexander Mattison by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Alexander Mattison played 14 games in 2025 compared to Bam Knight's 10. That durability gap means Alexander Mattison contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bam Knight scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alexander Mattison vs Bam Knight: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alexander Mattison	Bam Knight
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.3	8.2
Games Played	14	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	74	82
Rushing Yards	255	269
Rush Yds/Game	18.2	26.9
Rushing TDs	2	4
Receptions	14	22
Receiving Yards	95	160
Targets	0	31
Total TDs	2	5
Age	-	25
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Bam Knight holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.2 points per game. Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alexander Mattison or Bam Knight in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bam Knight has the edge at 8.2 PPG compared to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Alexander Mattison and Bam Knight average in 2025?▾

Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Bam Knight averaged 8.2 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Alexander Mattison and Bam Knight's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alexander Mattison (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and Bam Knight (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alexander Mattison or Bam Knight a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Bam Knight outscored Alexander Mattison by 2.9 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.