Vikings' Alexander Mattison reflects on roller coaster 2023 season

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The Minnesota Vikings were on the cusp of making the playoffs this season even with the season-ending injury to Kirk Cousins and wide receiver Justin Jefferson missing significant time.

The Vikings were in the mix until the final week of the season, though they would have needed a lot of help to get in. 

Alexander Mattinson told Fox News Digital in a recent interview the team was going to stick together no matter what.

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Alexander Mattison (2) of the Minnesota Vikings runs onto the field during player introductions prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium Sept. 10, 2023, in Minneapolis. (David Berding/Getty Images)

"Look to my left and my right, and while the world may be pointing the finger at this person or that person or whatever it might be, we understand from the inside looking out that we’re giving it our all and that we love one another. And we’re gonna ride together until the end, whether we win or lose or whatever the outcome might be," Mattison said.

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Alexander Mattison of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at U.S. Bank Stadium Oct. 8, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Mattison ran for a career-high 700 yards this season. He didn’t rush for any touchdowns but caught three touchdown passes. He was also nominated for the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award for his charitable work.

He told Fox News Digital he learned a lot about himself and his teammates through the ups and downs.

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