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New Starter to Get His Shot for Vikings

Because of injuries, it is official.

The Minnesota Vikings will have a new starting running back this Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals, as second-year runner Ty Chandler takes over for Alexander Mattison.

New Starter to Get His Shot for Vikings

ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted Thursday, “Vikings ruled out RB Alexander Mattison for Saturday’s game at Cincinnati and are listing WR Justin Jefferson as questionable.”

New Starter to Get
Nov 12, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler (32) runs with the ball against the New Orleans Saints in the fourth quarter at U.