Throughout the 2023 regular season, Kevin O’Connell continued to give chance after chance to starting running back Alexander Mattison. With Dalvin Cook departed, the former backup had a seemingly endless leash. After finally getting some run, Ty Chandler looked to be the guy and made something of a statement in Week 18.
Ty Chandler Made a Statement in Round 2
Despite Alexander Mattison failing to capitalize on the opportunity handed to him after Minnesota moved on from Dalvin Cook, the Vikings head coach couldn’t bring himself to make a change. It seemed as though the Minnesota running game was stagnant and a problem for most of the year, and even when Cam Akers stepped up early, it took plenty to get him more reps.