The North Carolina Tar Heels were extremely lucky to have Ty Chandler for their 2022 season, as he joined a long list of running backs to hit the 1,000-yard mark in a single season.
Chandler’s lone year in Chapel Hill wasn’t a successful year overall, with UNC finishing 6-7. North Carolina did make a bowl game, but lost in the 2021 Duke’s Mayo Bowl to South Carolina.
The Minnesota Vikings then selected Chandler in the 2022 NFL Draft, taking him in the fifth round. While Chandler’s played primarily as a backup, he’s also shined in limited action as a starter.
Chandler shined yet again on Sunday, Sept. 15 in the Minnesota Vikings’ 22-17 upset win of the reigning NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers.
Primarily in relief of Minnesota starting running back Aaron Jones, Chandler carried the football 10 times for 82 yards, averaging 8.2 yards per carry. Chandler’s highlight was in the second quarter with the Vikings up 10-0, when he broke off a 25-yard carry to pick up a huge first down.
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As long as Jones is in Minnesota, Chandler will continue seeing a majority of his touches in a secondary role. Even with Jones’ injury, which wasn’t too serious because he returned to the playing field, Chandler’s production should earn him extended playing time.
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