Ty Chandler
26-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
102
YDS
461
TD
3
YDS
159
TD
0
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
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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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?
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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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Likely to be team's RB1 in Week 16
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.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
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.
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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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