Plays just seven snaps
Chandler had one carry for no gain and two receptions for nine yards on two targets in Thursday's loss at Philadelphia.
Chandler played on just seven of the offense's 58 snaps, as he got little work despite starter Alexander Mattison struggling to run the ball (3.5 YPC). Mattison played 44 snaps, and it looks like Chandler will have a minimal reserve role in the backfield.
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Justin Jefferson
WR | MIN
Another 149 yards
Jefferson recorded seven receptions on 13 targets for 149 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Chargers.
Cam Akers
RB | MIN
Not playing Week 3
Akers (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Alexander Mattison
RB | MIN
Still has coach's confidence
Coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Friday that he still views Mattison as the Vikings' lead back after a recent trade for Cam Akers, who is unlikely to play this Sunday against the Chargers, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Cam Akers
RB | MIN
Unlikely to play Sunday
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that Akers isn't expected to suit up Sunday against the Chargers, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Cam Akers
RB | MIN
Passes physical Thursday
Akers passed a physical Thursday, completing the trade made between the Vikings and Rams on Wednesday.
Cam Akers
RB | MIN
Could play Sunday
Akers is likely to be available to play at least some snaps in Sunday's game against the Chargers given his familiarity with Minnesota's offense, which is modeled after the Rams' scheme, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips told ESPN.
Alexander Mattison
RB | MIN
Vikings haven't lost confidence
The Vikings have not lost confidence in Mattison despite Wednesday's trade for Cam Akers, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips told reporters Thursday. "Unfortunately we've had a couple turnovers in the run game where we obviously need to clean that up. Everyone's aware of that. But we still feel very strongly in Alex and [backup Ty Chandler] and those guys being able to go in and produce," Phillips told ESPN.
Cam Akers
RB | MIN
Moving to Minnesota
The Rams traded Akers to the Vikings on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Cam Akers
RB | MIN
Coach confirms trade talks
Head coach Sean McVay confirmed Monday that the Rams are "headed" toward trading Akers, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Cam Akers
RB | MIN
Rams engaging in trade talks
The Rams have engaged in trade talks involving Akers, who was a healthy scratch for Sunday's 30-23 loss to the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.