Ty Chandler

Ty Chandler

27-Year-Old Running BackRB
Minnesota Vikings
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Chandler seemed poised for a breakout campaign after he racked up 82 rushing yards on just 10 carries in Week 2 last season 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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Signed a four-year, $3.96 million contract with the Vikings in May of 2022.
Double-digit carries in win
RBMinnesota Vikings
January 4, 2026
Chandler rushed 10 times for 23 yards and caught three of four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 16-3 win over the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Chandler was able to step into a more significant role in the backfield with Aaron Jones (hip) inactive in Week 18, garnering a season-high 10 carries. Chandler also reeled in his first passes of the year, finishing tied for second on the team in catches with wide receiver Jalen Nailor. The running back missed the majority of the season while on injured reserve with a knee injury, and he'll end the year having compiled 47 rushing yards on 17 carries while catching three of four targets for 11 yards over three regular-season contests. Chandler will enter the offseason as a free agent, and considering both Jones and Jordan Mason are under contract for next year, Chandler feels unlikely to return to Minnesota.
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How do Ty Chandler's 2025 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 %
11.8%
 
Positive Run %
88.2%
 
% Yds After Contact
80.9%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.2
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
6.7
 
% Snaps w/Touch
51.3%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-6.3
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.49
 
% Team Air Yards
-0.5%
 
% Team Targets
0.9%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-4.8 Yds
 
Catch Rate
75.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
9.0
 
% Targeted On Route
133.3%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
3.67
 
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Snap %
Minnesota VikingsVikings 2025 RB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

41141%
5122%
36337%
10645%
10511%
146%
394%
3917%
81%
00%
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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
2024
2023
2022
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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Gets first touches of season
RBMinnesota Vikings
December 25, 2025
Chandler carried the ball seven times for 24 yards in the Vikings' 23-10 win over the Lions on Christmas Day.
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Activated from IR
RBMinnesota Vikings
December 23, 2025
The Vikings activated Chandler (knee) from injured reserve Tuesday.
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Ruled out for Week 16
RBMinnesota Vikings
Knee
December 20, 2025
Chandler (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Chance to play Week 16
RBMinnesota Vikings
Knee
December 19, 2025
Chandler (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Logs another full practice
RBMinnesota Vikings
Knee
December 17, 2025
Chandler (knee) logged a full practice Wednesday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Odd man out in backfield?
RBMinnesota Vikings
June 21, 2025
In his preview ahead of training camp, Alec Lewis of The Athletic believes that Chandler will not make the Vikings' 53-man roster.
ANALYSIS
Chandler is currently listed as the RB3 on the Vikings' depth chart behind Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason. However, Lewis believes that Minnesota could add a veteran running back like Gus Edwards before the start of training camp, and with fullback C.J. Ham projected to make the roster, that would put Chandler on the outside looking in. Chandler had a productive season in 2023, but his numbers dipped in 2024 as he finished with just 224 scrimmage yards on 62 touches across 17 regular-season games.
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