2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
102
YDS
461
TD
3
YDS
159
TD
0
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Chandler, a 2022 fifth-round pick, is an enticing prospect with a 4.38 40 but barely saw the field last season. He had six carries on 12 snaps (no targets). That could change this year after Dalvin Cook was released in June. Alexander Mattison is the new starter, and Chandler will compete with Kene Nwangwu and Myles Gaskin for backup snaps. Perhaps that opens the door for Chandler to be the main backup to Mattison. Read Past Outlooks
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Slides into backup role
Chandler is poised to back up Aaron Jones, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Chandler briefly stood atop Minnesota's depth chart following the release of Alexander Mattison, but the addition of a veteran with true three-down capabilities in Jones likely returns him to a complementary role. That said, the 29-year-old Jones has battled injuries in recent years, playing just 11 games in 2023, while Chandler flashed some upside in limited opportunities last season while averaging 4.5 YPC. He remains an interesting stash for fantasy purposes, though the Vikings could also add further depth to their backfield in free agency or the draft.
Chandler briefly stood atop Minnesota's depth chart following the release of Alexander Mattison, but the addition of a veteran with true three-down capabilities in Jones likely returns him to a complementary role. That said, the 29-year-old Jones has battled injuries in recent years, playing just 11 games in 2023, while Chandler flashed some upside in limited opportunities last season while averaging 4.5 YPC. He remains an interesting stash for fantasy purposes, though the Vikings could also add further depth to their backfield in free agency or the draft.
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How do Ty Chandler's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
9.8%Positive Run %
86.3%% Yds After Contact
57.5%Avg Yds After Contact
2.6Rushing TD %
2.9%Touches Per Game
7.2% Snaps w/Touch
42.0%Air Yards Per Game
-2.8Air Yards Per Snap
-0.16% Team Air Yards
-1.0%% Team Targets
4.1%Avg Depth of Target
-1.9 YdsCatch Rate
84.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
9.9% Targeted On Route
21.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Ty Chandler Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Ty Chandler's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
204 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.38 secVertical Jump
31.0 inBroad Jump
121 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
32.13 in
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Coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that Chandler could continue to lead Minnesota's backfield even once Alexander Mattison's ankle injury heals, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports. "Ty is absolutely a guy that is going to continue to see a feature role in our offense," O'Connell said. "What that looks like moving forward, as far as who gets the first touch of the game and all those things, we'll continue to work through based upon what we are attempting to do scheme-wise."
ANALYSIS
Chandler posted 157 scrimmage yards and a touchdown while Mattison was sidelined in Week 15 against the Bengals, which is superior production to what Mattison has mustered in any game this season. While Chandler could remain the lead back even when Mattison's healthy, that point may be moot in Week 16 against the Lions. Mattison was a non-participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, so he's likely trending toward a second consecutive absence, which should allow Chandler to retain a near-monopoly on touches in Minnesota's backfield.
Chandler posted 157 scrimmage yards and a touchdown while Mattison was sidelined in Week 15 against the Bengals, which is superior production to what Mattison has mustered in any game this season. While Chandler could remain the lead back even when Mattison's healthy, that point may be moot in Week 16 against the Lions. Mattison was a non-participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, so he's likely trending toward a second consecutive absence, which should allow Chandler to retain a near-monopoly on touches in Minnesota's backfield.
2022 Fantasy Outlook
A fifth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Chandler had four modestly productive seasons at Tennessee, leading the team in rushing in 2018 and 2019 before transferring to North Carolina for a fifth year in 2021. He flourished with the Tar Heels, rushing 182 times for 1,092 yards (6.0 YPC) and 13 touchdowns and hauling in 15 of 17 targets for 207 yards and another score. In the pros, Chandler's 4.38 speed could allow him to succeed in the right situation. However, he'll be stuck behind clear No. 1 running back Dalvin Cook in Minnesota, while backups Alexander Mattison and Kene Nwangwu both are more established.
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Top running back for now
Chandler is projected to serve as the Vikings' top running back after Alexander Mattison was released Thursday, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
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Strong finish to season
Chandler rushed 12 times for 69 yards and brought in two of three targets for 20 yards in the Vikings' 30-20 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
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Leads backfield on 10 carries
Chandler rushed 10 times for 40 yards and caught all three of his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Packers.
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Touchdown salvages down game
Chandler had eight carries for 17 yards and a touchdown and was not targeted as a receiver in Sunday's 30-24 loss to Detroit.
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Should remain lead back Sunday
Chandler is expected to remain the Vikings' lead back for Sunday's game against the Lions, even though Alexander Mattison (ankle) is active for the contest, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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