When the Minnesota Vikings take the field on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, they will do so needing every win they can muster in order to make the playoffs. Putting the best team on the field means getting every position right, and at running back, that means starting Ty Chandler.
Can Kevin O’Connell Do the Right Thing?
Last week against the Cincinnati Bengals, Ty Chandler finally had the training wheels taken off, and he rewarded Minnesota with their best rushing performance in more than a year. Unfortunately for head coach Kevin O’Connell, not too much credit could be taken with starter Alexander Mattison inactive due to an injury.