Snap Counts: Lions-Colts

A review of the Detroit Lions' snap counts against the Indianapolis Colts.

Author:
John Maakaron
Publish date:
Aug 21, 2022 7:49 AM EDT

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Here’s a look at the snap counts from the Detroit Lions' preseason contest against the Indianapolis Colts.

Offense

Quarterbacks

David Blough: (41) 55%
Tim Boyle: (33) 45%

Both quarterbacks led the team on touchdown drives, but Boyle leading the team on a long fourth quarter drive may have put him back in the lead for the No. 2 quarterback spot.

Running backs

Jermar Jefferson: (25) 34% -- 12 special teams snaps (44%)
Justin Jackson: (20) 27% -- Seven special teams snaps (26%)
Godwin Igwebuike: (18) 24% -- Three special teams snaps (11%)
Craig Reynolds: (11) 15% -- 10 special teams snaps (37%)

Tight ends

Shane Zylstra: (46) 62% -- 17 special teams snaps (63%)
James Mitchell (23) 31% -- Four special teams snaps (15%)
Brock Wright: (19) 26% -- 13 special teams snaps (48%)
Derrick Deese: (14) 19%

Wide receivers

Trinity Benson: (57) 77% -- Seven special teams snaps (26%)
Kalil Pimpleton: (50) 68% -- Two special teams snaps (7%)
Tom Kennedy: (46) 62% -- Eight special teams snaps (30%)
Maurice Alexander: (27) 36% -- Eight special teams snaps (30%)
Kalif Raymond (14) 19%

Trinity Benson saw the most snaps among the wide receiving corps. On the afternoon, he recorded four receptions on five targets for 44 yards.

Maurice Alexander is also making a case to earn a roster spot. His return ability is certainly becoming intriguing for the coaching staff.

Tom Kennedy was the game's top performer and earned continued praise from head coach Dan Campbell.

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Offensive linemen

Logan Stenberg: (74) 100% -- Six special teams snaps (22%)
Tommy Kraemer: (74) 100% -- Six special teams snaps (22%)
Dan Skipper: (48) 65% -- Six special teams snaps (22%)
Kendall Lamm: (48) 65% -- Two special teams snaps (7%)
Evan Brown: (41%) 55% -- Four special teams snaps (15%)
Darrin Paulo: (33) 45% -- Six special teams snaps (22%)
Matt Nelson: (32) 43% -- Four special teams snaps (15%)
Obinna Eze: (20) 27% -- Two special teams snaps (7%)

Defensive linemen

Bruce Hector: (41) 79% -- Four special teams snaps (15%)
John Cominsky: (29) 56% -- Two special teams snaps (7%)
Demetrius Taylor: (26) 50%
Jashon Cornell: (19) 37% -- Four special teams snaps (15%)
Eric Banks: (16) 31% -- Two special teams snaps (7%)
Isaiah Buggs: (8) 15%

Isaiah Buggs saw a reduction in his snap counts from last week, as he only recorded eight snaps against the Colts.

John Cominsky continued his solid play against the Colts and has likely secured a reserve role in Aaron Glenn's defense.

Linebackers

Austin Bryant: (35) 67%
Josh Woods: (28) 54% -- 11 special teams snaps (41%)
James Houston: (23) 44% -- 11 special teams snaps (41%)
Shaun Dion-Hamilton: (23) 44% -- Eight special teams snaps (30%)
Jarrad Davis: (18) 35% -- Four special teams snaps (15%)
Derrick Barnes (16) 31% -- Nine special teams snaps (33%)
Anthony Pittman: (12) 23% -- Eight special teams snaps (30%)
Malcolm Rodriguez: (12) 23% -- Five special teams snaps (19%)
Chris Board: (11) 21% -- 10 special teams snaps (37%)

Josh Woods saw elevated snap counts against the Colts, as he played approximately 50% more defensive snaps than last week.

Austin Bryant continues to showcase his development, as he was forceful and found his way into the backfield for a sack to start the second half for Detroit's defense.

Defensive backs