Ty Chandler

26-Year-Old Running BackRB

Minnesota Vikings

2024 Rush/Rec Stats

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2025 Fantasy Outlook

Chandler seems poised for a breakout campaign after he racked up 82 rushing yards on just 10 carries in Week 2 against the 49ers, but he saw double-digit totes in a game only once more after that, failing to score a touchdown in 2024 while averaging just 3.3 yards per carry. His speed is intriguing, but Chandler's lack of a well-rounded skill set hurts him, as did the fact that Aaron Jones stayed healthy last year. The Vikings traded for Jordan Mason in March, in a clear attempt to find an upgrade on Chandler for the top backup job. Read Past Outlooks

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Overall

Running Back

Height 5'11"

Weight 204

DOB 5/12/1998

College North Carolina

Drafted 5th Rd 2022 #169 Overall

Meager role late in season

RBMinnesota Vikings

January 19, 2025

Chandler finished the 2024 season with 56 carries for 156 yards and six reception for 42 yards in 17 games.

ANALYSIS
Chandler had an odd season as he began the year as the backup to Aaron Jones and even had a big game. He had 10 carries for 82 yards in Week 2. He quickly lost the backup role after Minnesota traded for Cam Akers in Week 6. Chandler had just 12 carries for 31 yards in the final 11 regular season games but still kept his kickoff return role. The odd part was he didn't appear to lose his role for any noticeable reason (he didn't fumble or commit obvious errors) and the Vikings had praised him early in the season. With Akers set to be an unrestricted free agent, Chandler enters the offseason as the backup, but it's a mystery how the Vikings value him on the depth chart.

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How do Ty Chandler's 2024 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. 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.

Broken Tackle %
The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
Positive Run %
The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
% Yds After Contact
The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
Avg Yds After Contact
The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
Rushing TD %
Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
Touches Per Game
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
% Snaps w/Touch
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Air Yards Per Game
The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
Air Yards Per Snap
The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
% Team Air Yards
The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
% Team Targets
The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
Avg Depth of Target
Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
Catch Rate
The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Drop Rate
The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Avg Yds After Catch
The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
% Targeted On Route
Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
Avg Yds Per Route Run
Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.

Broken Tackle %

8.9%

Positive Run %

82.1%

% Yds After Contact

50.0%

Avg Yds After Contact

1.6

Rushing TD %

0.0%

Touches Per Game

3.6

% Snaps w/Touch

44.3%

Air Yards Per Game

-0.9

Air Yards Per Snap

-0.11

% Team Air Yards

-0.3%

% Team Targets

1.2%

Avg Depth of Target

-2.5 Yds

Catch Rate

100.0%

Drop Rate

0.0%

Avg Yds After Catch

9.5

% Targeted On Route

10.0%

Avg Yds Per Route Run

0.70

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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart

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A.Aaron Jones

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M.Myles Gaskin

#% of Team Snaps

72164%

18416%

14413%

61%

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Measurables Review View College Player Page

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 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.38 sec

Vertical Jump

31.0 in

Broad Jump

121 in

Bench Press

0 reps

Hand Length

9.00 in

Arm Length

32.13 in

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Past Fantasy Outlooks

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Chandler had a big game against Cincinnati in Week 15 last year, turning 23 carries into 132 yards and one touchdown, and with that showing the 2022 fifth-round pick may have bought himself a ticket to back up Aaron Jones this upcoming season. Chandler is a bit thinner than most running backs (5-11, 204) and doesn't have great vision or instincts, but his 4.38 speed and decent hands make him a useful player all the same. It won't be surprising if he has a significant role from the jump this year, considering Jones has a lengthy track record of injuries -- especially to his right knee -- and often ceded a lot of work to other backs during his time in Green Bay. The competition for roles behind Jones is far from fierce, with Chandler joined by a trio of running backs (Kene Nwangwu, Myles Gaskin, DeWayne McBride) that had five total carries last year.

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.

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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Set to play in wild-card contest

RBMinnesota Vikings

January 11, 2025

Chandler (illness) does not have an injury designation for Monday's wild-card matchup versus the Rams, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

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Misses practice with illness

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Illness

January 10, 2025

Chandler missed Friday's practice because of an illness.

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Five carries in Week 17

RBMinnesota Vikings

January 1, 2025

Chandler rushed five times for seven yards in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Packers.

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Gets two carries in win

RBMinnesota Vikings

December 3, 2024

Chandler had two carries for two yards in Sunday's win over Arizona.

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Plays just one snap on offense

RBMinnesota Vikings

November 18, 2024

Chandler didn't have a carry or reception in Sunday's win at Tennessee. He did have one kick return for 35 yards.

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Bumped to RB3 after Mason trade

RBMinnesota Vikings

March 15, 2025

Chandler projects to be the No. 3 running back in the Vikings' backfield for 2025 after Minnesota acquired Jordan Mason from San Francisco on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

ANALYSIS
Chandler started the 2024 regular season as Minnesota's No. 2 option behind Aaron Jones, but the former lost hold of that job after the Vikings traded for Cam Akers. Chandler was still able to handle return duties on special teams, but he logged just 12 carries for 31 yards over the final 11 games of the regular season. Following Mason's acquisition, Chandler will likely fill a similar role for the Vikings in 2025.

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