Matt Asiata has been the lead running back in Minnesota almost by default since Adrian Peterson's deactivation, but rookie Jerick McKinnon has been lurking for the last few weeks. And, on Sunday ...

When Matt Asiata’s brother accidentally pocket-dialed him from Salt Lake City on Oct. 28, the Vikings’ reserve running back assumed Shawn was confirming travel plans to Minnesota later that week.

Matt Asiata had a nice little coming-out party vs. the Eagles. (USATSI) Saturday night, Matt Asiata was known to family, friends, a probably a handful of his Vikings teammates. But now, after ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Matt Asiata celebrates with teammate Chase Ford (86) after scoring on a 6-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons ...

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Welcome to the Detroit Lions, Matt Asiata. Just remember you’re not as good as Ameer Abdullah — according to Ameer Abdullah. The Lions agreed to a one-year deal with the free agent and former ...

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Matt Asiata had an unexpected career day against Philadelphia's defense. (Ann Heisenfelt/AP) If you watched Minnesota Vikings receiver Cordarrelle Patterson's. Doug Farrar | Dec 15, 2013.

Asiata, 29, has 361 career carries for 1,259 yards and 18 touchdowns. He's also caught 101 passes for 722 yards and a touchdown. He's been used in the past in short-yardage situations, out of the ...

Asiata has a total of 221 rushing yards in the NFL and is averaging 3.1 yards per attempt. ... In his place they will again go with Utah alum Matt Asiata. ...

Whether or not newly acquired running back Ben Tate plays a significant role in Sunday's game against Green Bay remains unknown. But Vikings coach Mike Zimmer ...

On the back of a three-touchdown performance in a Minnesota Vikings win, Matt Asiata ’s niche has become more defined in a Vikings offense that has searched for its identity ever since losing ...