Okay, let’s talk about this Ty Chandler situation. I had this exact dilemma pop up on my own team not too long ago, so I went through the whole process.
Figuring out the RB spot
First thing I did, obviously, was look at why I was even considering Chandler. Alexander Mattison was either questionable with an injury, or just wasn’t cutting it – honestly, can’t remember which week exactly, kinda blends together. But the point is, my main guy wasn’t a sure thing.
So, I pulled up the stats from Chandler’s recent games. How many touches did he actually get when he had the chance? Did he look any good doing it? Sometimes a guy gets volume but runs into a brick wall every time. I watched some highlights, just quick clips, you know, to see if he passed the eye test. Did he look quick? Did he break any tackles?
Looking at the Game Situation
Next step, I checked the matchup. Who were the Vikings playing? Were they tough against the run? That matters, big time. A great running back can have a bad day against a stacked defense, and a nobody can look like a hero against a weak one. I looked up the defensive stats, how many rushing yards they usually give up per game.
Then I dug into the coaching situation a bit. What were the coaches saying? Usually, you gotta take coach-speak with a grain of salt, they always hype their guys. But sometimes you can pick up clues. Were they talking about getting him more involved? Were they mentioning a committee approach? That committee word is always a bit scary.
Weighing the Options
Okay, so I had the info:
- Chandler’s recent performance (touches, yards, eye test).
- The upcoming matchup (defense strength).
- Any news or coach comments about his role.
Then I had to compare him to my other options. Who else was on my bench? Was there anyone on the waiver wire? Sometimes the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t. If my other options were also risky or had bad matchups, it made starting Chandler seem a bit safer, relatively speaking.
My thought process went something like this:
Pros for Chandler: He seemed likely to get touches, maybe even goal-line work if Mattison was really out or limited. He had shown some flashes. The matchup might have been okay, I recall.
Cons for Chandler: He hadn’t really done it consistently for a full game yet. The Vikings offense could be unpredictable. Always the risk they bring in another back to share the load more than expected.
Making the Call
In the end, I remember looking at the whole picture. My other options weren’t great that specific week. The reports on Mattison were looking shaky. The matchup wasn’t terrifying. I decided, yeah, let’s roll the dice. I slotted Chandler into my starting lineup.
It’s always a bit of a gut feeling thing too, you know? You look at all the data, but sometimes you just gotta go with what feels right based on the potential opportunity. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it blows up in your face. That’s fantasy football for you. But yeah, that was my process for deciding on Ty Chandler. Check the opportunity, check the matchup, check the alternatives, and then make the call.
