Detroit Lions' Week 10 Snap Counts: Tavai's Playing Time Declines

A review of the Detroit Lions' snap counts against the Washington Football Team

Let's review the Detroit Lions' Week 10 snap counts against the Washington Football Team. 

Offense

Quarterbacks

• M. Stafford (59) 100%

Running backs

• D. Swift (43) 73% - Six special teams snaps (20%) 
• K. Johnson (9) 15%. 
• A. Peterson (7) 12% 
• J. Cabinda (6) 10% - 18 special teams snaps (60%) 
• J. Williams (0) - Three special teams snaps (10%)

Wide receivers

• M. Jones (51) 86% 
• M. Hall (38) 64% - Six special teams snaps (20%) 
• D. Amendola (23) 39% - Two special teams snaps (7%) 
• Q. Cephus (30) 51% - Six special teams snaps (20%) 

Tight ends

• T. Hockenson (39) 66%  
• J. James (32) 54% - 12 special teams snaps (40%) 
• I. Nauta (13) 22% - Six special teams snaps (20%) 

Offensive linemen

• F. Ragnow (59) 100% - Six special teams snaps (20%) 
• O. Aboushi (59) 100% - Six special teams snaps (20%) 
• T. Crosby (59) 100% - Six special teams snaps (20%) 
• J. Jackson (59) 100% - Six special teams snaps (20%) 
• T. Decker (59) 100% 
• M. Nelson (4) 7% - Six special teams snaps (20%)
• D. Skipper (0) - Six special teams snaps (20%)

Observations:

• D’Andre Swift saw career-highs in rushing attempts (16), receptions (5) and receiving yards (68) against Washington. He deserved to play 73% of the offensive snaps.

• Kerryon Johnson and Adrian Peterson saw a decrease in their snap counts as a result of the increased playing time given to Swift.
• Marvin Hall saw a decline in his snap counts, even though he continues to contribute big plays for Detroit's offense.

Defense

Defensive linemen

• E. Griffen (56) 64% 
• R. Okwara (54) 61% - 14 special teams snaps (47%) 
• D. Hand (52) 59% - Six special teams snaps (20%) 
• A. Bryant (44) 50% - 10 special teams snaps (33%) 
• D. Shelton (41) 47% - Six special teams snaps (20%) 
• J. Penisini (37) 42% 
• F. Herron DE (21) 24% - One special teams snap (3%)

Linebackers

• J. Collins (88) 100% 
• R. Ragland (77) 88%
• C. Jones (19) 22% - Ten special teams snaps (33%) 
• J Tavai LB (11) 12% - Ten special teams snaps (33%)
• J. Reeves-Maybin (0) - 24 special teams snaps (80%) 

Defensive backs

• D. Harmon (88) 100% - 12 special teams snaps (40%) 
• D. Trufant (88) 100%
• J. Kearse (80) 91% - Six special teams snaps (20%) 
• J. Coleman (80) 91% - Two special teams snaps (7%) 
• A. Oruwariye (54) 61% - Six special teams snaps (20%) 
• T Walker FS (36) 41% - 12 special teams snaps (40%)
• J. Okudah (34) 39% 
• W. Harris (4) 5% - 18 special teams snaps (60%) 
• M. Ford (4) 5% - 18 special teams snaps (60%) 
• M. Killebrew (0) - 24 special teams snaps (80%)
• C. Moore (0) - 24 special teams snaps (80%) C Moore FS 24 80% 

Observations:

• Detroit's defense was out on the field for a staggering 88 plays.
• Jamie Collins was out on the field for all defensive snaps against Washington. 
• Tracy Walker only played 41% of defensive snaps against Washington.
• Everson Griffen and Da'Shawn Hand saw an increase in defensive snaps for Detroit's defensive line.

Special teams

• J. Fox (15) 50% 
• D. Muhlbach (10) 33% 
• M. Prater (7) 23% 

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