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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alexander Mattison vs Cam AkersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cam Akers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.0 PPG to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cam Akers is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Cam Akers edges Alexander Mattison by 0.7 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Cam Akers goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

RBMinnesota Vikings#99PPG LEADER

Cam Akers

PPG

6.0

Games

Rush Yds

318

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Alexander Mattison

Cam Akers

Head to Head

5.3 PPG6.0 PPG

14 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Alexander Mattison: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Cam Akers: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Alexander Mattison is producing at 24% of elite pace and Cam Akers at 27%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Alexander Mattison vs Cam Akers: The Full Breakdown

Alexander Mattison (5.3 PPG) and Cam Akers (6.0 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Alexander Mattison played 14 games for the Las Vegas Raiders; Cam Akers suited up 13 times for the Minnesota Vikings.

A 0.7-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alexander Mattison ran for 255 yards and 2 touchdowns; Cam Akers posted 318 and 2. 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 Cam Akers is off Week 6. 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. Cam Akers (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Cam Akers outscored Alexander Mattison by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Alexander Mattison played 14 games in 2025 compared to Cam Akers's 13. That durability gap means Alexander Mattison contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Alexander Mattison scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alexander Mattison vs Cam Akers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alexander Mattison	Cam Akers
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.3	6.0
Games Played	14	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	74	78
Rushing Yards	255	318
Rush Yds/Game	18.2	24.5
Rushing TDs	2	2
Receptions	14	14
Receiving Yards	95	98
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	2	2
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

Cam Akers outscored Alexander Mattison by 0.7 PPG in 2025 (6.0 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 Cam Akers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cam Akers has the edge at 6.0 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 Cam Akers average in 2025?▾

Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Cam Akers averaged 6.0 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Alexander Mattison and Cam Akers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alexander Mattison (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and Cam Akers (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alexander Mattison or Cam Akers a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Cam Akers outscored Alexander Mattison by 0.7 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.