Chandler: The blocking woes continue...

[purplefaithful]

Ty Chandler put on display Sunday why fans want to see more of him on the field but why the coaches are hesitant to give the second-year running back more snaps.Running against the league's worst rushing defense, Chandler displayed electric rushing ability, racking up 73 yards on just 10 carries while adding another 37 yards receiving. For his efforts on the ground Chandler earned a 77.8 run grade from Pro Football Focus.
The 25-year-old running back has struggled to see regular playing time, despite Alexander Mattison's struggles, because of his apparent struggles picking up pass-blocking assignments. 
Chandler allowed two QB hits on just five pass block attempts, according to PFF, and one of those hits ended up in a Broncos fourth quarter interception.
Overall, Chandler's 75.9 offensive grade was the second best of the day behind tight end Josh Oliver.
Vikings top offensive grades

1. Josh Oliver 90.0
2. Ty Chandler 75.9
3. T.J. Hockenson 73.4
4. Christian Darrisaw 72.1
5. Jordan Addison 68.5

Quarterback Josh Dobbs had his shakiest game with the Vikings, throwing an interception and fumbling early in the game. Despite those struggles Dobbs still threw for a touchdown and rushed for another for the third straight game for an overall offensive grade of 68.4. 
Jordan Addison wasn't called upon too much Sunday night, catching just three passes for 44 yards, but his overall 68.5 grade sees him crack the top five. The rookie receiver was covered by star corner Pat Surtain II on three of the balls thrown his way, and he caught two of them for 26 yards and a first down. 
The Vikings offensive line, normally one of the better run blocking units in the league, struggled against Denver's run defense. Dalton Risner's return to Denver resulted in one of his worst grades as a Vikings lineman, netting a 69.1 pass block grade and a team worst 48.5 run block grade.
Offensive Line grades (Pass block | run block)

• LT - Christian Darrisaw 77.8 | 65.0
• LG - Dalton Risner 69.1 | 48.5
• C - Garrett Bradbury 59.2 | 60.6
• RG - Ed Ingram 56.0 | 55.9
• RT - Brian O'Neill 74.0 | 53.2

The offensive line allowed seven hurries and two QB hits.
https://www.si.com/fannation/bringmethesports/vikings/pff-grades-ty-chandlers-big-game-downgraded-by-blocking-woes

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Safeties Josh Metellus and Camryn Bynum both had their worst games of the season, with 41.0 and 44.2 defensive grades, respectively. Wilson was 9-for-12 for 89 yards when throwing at the duo.

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@purplefaithful said:
Safeties Josh Metellus and Camryn Bynum both had their worst games of the season, with 41.0 and 44.2 defensive grades, respectively. Wilson was 9-for-12 for 89 yards when throwing at the duo.

Bynum's play was surprising but Metellus has been hot and cold all year. One week he looks great, the next...
I wonder how much Hicks' absence affected the S play.
EDIT- And regarding Chandler: Ugh. He's running the ball so much better than Mattison, it sucks he's a pass blocking liability. I understand why the coaches don't trust him out there more but it's still frustrating to witness.

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@pattersaur said:

@purplefaithful said:
Safeties Josh Metellus and Camryn Bynum both had their worst games of the season, with 41.0 and 44.2 defensive grades, respectively. Wilson was 9-for-12 for 89 yards when throwing at the duo.

Bynum's play was surprising but Metellus has been hot and cold all year. One week he looks great, the next...
I wonder how much Hicks' absence affected the S play.
EDIT- And regarding Chandler: Ugh. He's running the ball so much better than Mattison, it sucks he's a pass blocking liability. I understand why the coaches don't trust him out there more but it's still frustrating to witness.

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@purplefaithful said:

@pattersaur said:

@purplefaithful said:
Safeties Josh Metellus and Camryn Bynum both had their worst games of the season, with 41.0 and 44.2 defensive grades, respectively. Wilson was 9-for-12 for 89 yards when throwing at the duo.

Bynum's play was surprising but Metellus has been hot and cold all year. One week he looks great, the next...
I wonder how much Hicks' absence affected the S play.
EDIT- And regarding Chandler: Ugh. He's running the ball so much better than Mattison, it sucks he's a pass blocking liability. I understand why the coaches don't trust him out there more but it's still frustrating to witness.

Could've sworn we all agreed not to mention/post images of McNabb in purple. To this day my least favorite Viking ever. Came in totally washed and quit on the team when he was benched. Bozo stuff.

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Risner's run blocking at OG is almost a liability. 

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@pattersaur said:

@purplefaithful said:

@pattersaur said:

@purplefaithful said:
Safeties Josh Metellus and Camryn Bynum both had their worst games of the season, with 41.0 and 44.2 defensive grades, respectively. Wilson was 9-for-12 for 89 yards when throwing at the duo.

Bynum's play was surprising but Metellus has been hot and cold all year. One week he looks great, the next...
I wonder how much Hicks' absence affected the S play.
EDIT- And regarding Chandler: Ugh. He's running the ball so much better than Mattison, it sucks he's a pass blocking liability. I understand why the coaches don't trust him out there more but it's still frustrating to witness.

Could've sworn we all agreed not to mention/post images of McNabb in purple. To this day my least favorite Viking ever. Came in totally washed and quit on the team when he was benched. Bozo stuff.

Its a bad pic - that was meant to show AP trying to pass-block.

How a rock/stud/dude like that had such a hard time blocking always defied logic to me. 

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@purplefaithful said:

@pattersaur said:

@purplefaithful said:

@pattersaur said:

@purplefaithful said:
Safeties Josh Metellus and Camryn Bynum both had their worst games of the season, with 41.0 and 44.2 defensive grades, respectively. Wilson was 9-for-12 for 89 yards when throwing at the duo.

Bynum's play was surprising but Metellus has been hot and cold all year. One week he looks great, the next...
I wonder how much Hicks' absence affected the S play.
EDIT- And regarding Chandler: Ugh. He's running the ball so much better than Mattison, it sucks he's a pass blocking liability. I understand why the coaches don't trust him out there more but it's still frustrating to witness.

Could've sworn we all agreed not to mention/post images of McNabb in purple. To this day my least favorite Viking ever. Came in totally washed and quit on the team when he was benched. Bozo stuff.

Its a bad pic - that was meant to show AP trying to pass-block.

How a rock/stud/dude like that had such a hard time blocking always defied logic to me. 

he didnt care if he did or not

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@JimmyinSD said:

@purplefaithful said:

@pattersaur said:

@purplefaithful said:

@pattersaur said:

@purplefaithful said:
Safeties Josh Metellus and Camryn Bynum both had their worst games of the season, with 41.0 and 44.2 defensive grades, respectively. Wilson was 9-for-12 for 89 yards when throwing at the duo.

Bynum's play was surprising but Metellus has been hot and cold all year. One week he looks great, the next...
I wonder how much Hicks' absence affected the S play.
EDIT- And regarding Chandler: Ugh. He's running the ball so much better than Mattison, it sucks he's a pass blocking liability. I understand why the coaches don't trust him out there more but it's still frustrating to witness.

Could've sworn we all agreed not to mention/post images of McNabb in purple. To this day my least favorite Viking ever. Came in totally washed and quit on the team when he was benched. Bozo stuff.

Its a bad pic - that was meant to show AP trying to pass-block.

How a rock/stud/dude like that had such a hard time blocking always defied logic to me. 

he didnt care if he did or not

Yep. It’s like Shaq or sometimes Lebron at the free throw line. No player is perfect but when your game is at that insanely high level, the one weakness does stand out more. 

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@pattersaur said:

@JimmyinSD said:

@purplefaithful said:

@pattersaur said:

@purplefaithful said:

@pattersaur said:

@purplefaithful said:
Safeties Josh Metellus and Camryn Bynum both had their worst games of the season, with 41.0 and 44.2 defensive grades, respectively. Wilson was 9-for-12 for 89 yards when throwing at the duo.

Bynum's play was surprising but Metellus has been hot and cold all year. One week he looks great, the next...
I wonder how much Hicks' absence affected the S play.
EDIT- And regarding Chandler: Ugh. He's running the ball so much better than Mattison, it sucks he's a pass blocking liability. I understand why the coaches don't trust him out there more but it's still frustrating to witness.

Could've sworn we all agreed not to mention/post images of McNabb in purple. To this day my least favorite Viking ever. Came in totally washed and quit on the team when he was benched. Bozo stuff.

Its a bad pic - that was meant to show AP trying to pass-block.

How a rock/stud/dude like that had such a hard time blocking always defied logic to me. 

he didnt care if he did or not

Yep. It’s like Shaq or sometimes Lebron at the free throw line. No player is perfect but when your game is at that insanely high level, the one weakness does stand out more. 

a free throw requires some skill,  getting in the way ( blocking)  barely requires effort,  its not like he would get blown up,  he just rarely even made the defender adjust his rush.