Week 10: Chandler vs Chiefs
Scott Chandler finally got into the end zone two weeks ago against the Jets and that's where his value has come the past couple seasons. It was only his first score of the year and the other numbers just aren't there.
He faces a Chiefs' defense that is 7th in aFPA to tight ends so that won't make things any easier. Keep Chandler on the bench again as a TE2.
Week 8: Chandler vs Jets
Scott Chandler went back to normal last week against the Vikings a week after his best week as a professional. He caught three passes for 36 yards and still does not have a touchdown this season.
Even with a very good matchup against the Jets who are 24th in aFPA to tight ends, he should remain on the bench as a TE2 for Week 8.
Week 7: Chandler vs Vikings
Where did that come from? Scott Chandler exploded last week with his first-ever 100-yard receiving day and an average of 17.6 yards per catch. He still hasn't reached the end zone which has been the only time he has had value, but you might want to keep an eye on Chandler moving forward because the QB change to Kyle Orton could raise his value.
This week, it is a really bad matchup for Chadler as the Vikings are one of the best teams in the NFL against tight ends. Minnesota is 3rd in aFPA to tight ends in 2014. Chandler will keep his typical ranking of a low-end TE2 and should be on your bench for Week 7.
Week 6: Chandler vs.Patriots
No major change with the usage of Scott Chandler with Kyle Orton under center. Chandler has very little fantasy value this week and probably should be on the waiver wire rather than your bench.
Week 5: Chandler vs. Bills
Scott Chandler's true value over the past couple seasons has been his ability to get into the end zone. That has not happened once in 2014.
He is not even a good candidate right now for a roster spot. Maybe things will change with Kyle Orton at quarterback
Week 4: Chandler vs Texans
Scott Chandler had his best game of the season production-wise. He caught five passes for 74 yards. You would love to see consistent numbers like this from Chandler, but recent history says that was a fluke.
Houston has been tough against tight ends and although Chandler had a good week last week, we don't expect the same for Week 4. He plays a TE2 at best which means he is on the bench for most teams.
Week 3: Chandler vs Chargers
Well, it was a little better for Scott Chandler for Week 2. He did have two catches for 22 yards after not even being targeted in Week 1. Still, Chandler has very little fantasy value as expected. No reason to even have him on your roster unless something drastically changes.
Week 2: Chandler vs Dolphins
Scott Chandler was targeted only once on Sunday and his role is pretty defined for Buffalo. He will still get the majority of the snaps in passing situations, but his status should be the same most weeks and that is he is not a good fantasy option. Keep him on the bench.
Week 1: Chandler vs. Bears
Expect the same Scott Chandler in 2014 that you saw in 2013. Maybe three catches a game and rare end zone appearances. He wasn't draftable and will not be playable unless EJ Manuel is better than expected.
