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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alexander Mattison vs Blake CorumWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Blake Corum is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.0 PPG to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Blake Corum is the better fantasy play this season.

Blake Corum has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.7-PPG advantage is real (7.0 to 5.3), and Blake Corum's 6 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.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

RBLos Angeles Rams#47PPG LEADER

Blake Corum

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

746

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Alexander Mattison

Blake Corum

Head to Head

5.3 PPG7.0 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Alexander Mattison: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Blake Corum: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #47 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Alexander Mattison is producing at 24% of elite pace and Blake Corum at 32%. That ranking gap means Blake Corum carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alexander Mattison vs Blake Corum: The Full Breakdown

Alexander Mattison and Blake Corum are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 PPG across 14 games with the Las Vegas Raiders, while Blake Corum posted 7.0 PPG in 17 appearances for the Los Angeles Rams.

A 1.7-PPG gap gives Blake Corum the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alexander Mattison ran for 255 yards and 2 touchdowns; Blake Corum posted 746 and 6. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Alexander Mattison is off Week 10 and Blake Corum Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Blake Corum (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Blake Corum outscored Alexander Mattison by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Blake Corum played 17 games in 2025 compared to Alexander Mattison's 14. That durability gap means Blake Corum contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Blake Corum scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alexander Mattison vs Blake Corum: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alexander Mattison	Blake Corum
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.3	7.0
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	74	119
Rushing Yards	255	746
Rush Yds/Game	18.2	43.9
Rushing TDs	2	6
Receptions	14	8
Receiving Yards	95	36
Targets	0	14
Total TDs	2	6
Age	-	25
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Blake Corum outscored Alexander Mattison by 1.7 PPG in 2025 (7.0 to 5.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alexander Mattison or Blake Corum in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Blake Corum has the edge at 7.0 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 Blake Corum average in 2025?▾

Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Blake Corum averaged 7.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Alexander Mattison and Blake Corum's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alexander Mattison (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and Blake Corum (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alexander Mattison or Blake Corum a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Blake Corum outscored Alexander Mattison by 1.7 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.