Lions Snap Counts Against Dolphins Examines New Defensive Rotation

What Detroit Lions snap counts reveal against Miami Dolphins.

Detroit Lions edge rusher Derrick Moore (8) pressures Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Here are the Detroit Lions snap counts, following a 19-9 victory against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.

With a trio of injuries to key players on defense, it was intriguing going into Sunday's game who would fill in. Rookie defensive end Derrick Moore, who recorded two sacks in Week 9, played 58 percent of defensive snaps with D.J. Wonnum out.

After Jack Campbell and Jimmy Rolder both went on injured reserve, Malcolm Rodriguez earned a significant uptick in playing time. Rodriguez played all but two defensive snaps and led the team in tackles.

Meanwhile, the Lions' rotation of defensive backs had a new look without D.J. Reed. Rock Ya-Sin stepped into a bigger role, while Ennis Rakestraw, Khalil Dorsey and newly signed cornerback Nick Whiteside all got at least six snaps.

At safety, Brian Branch played every snap for the first time this season, as did Chuck Clark. As a result, rookie Keith Abney II's workload was minimized.

Quarterback

• Jared Goff – (59) 100%

Running backs

• Jahmyr Gibbs – (40) 68%
• Sione Vaki – (19) 32% – 15 special teams snaps (62%)
• Jabari Small – (2) 3% – Six special teams snaps (26%)

Wide receivers

• Jameson Williams – (49) 83%
• Amon-Ra St. Brown – (44) 75%
• Isaac TeSlaa – (31) 53%
• Tay Martin – (2) 3% – 15 special teams snaps (62%)
• DeAndre Carter – (2) 3% – Seven special teams snaps (29%)

Tight ends 

• Sam LaPorta – (53) 90%
• Brock Wright – (37) 63% – 11 special teams snaps (46%)
• Tyler Conklin – (14) 24%

Offensive line

• Blake Miller – (59) 100% – Five special teams snaps (21%)
• Miles Frazier – (59) 100% – Five special teams snaps (21%)
• Tate Ratledge – (59) 100% - Five special teams snaps (21%)
• Penei Sewell – (59) 100%
• Juice Scruggs – (59) 100% – Five special teams snaps
• Larry Borom – (1) 2% – Five special teams snaps
• Christian Mahogany – Five special teams snaps (21%)
• Seth McLaughlin – DNP

Defensive line

• Aidan Hutchinson – (51) 89%
• Alim McNeill – (45) 79% – Four special teams snaps (17%)
• Derrick Moore – (33) 58% – Four special teams snaps (17%)
• Skyler Gill-Howard – (28) 49% – Four special teams snaps (17%) – One offensive snap (2%)
• Tyleik Williams – (26) 46% – Four special teams snaps (17%)
• Tyler Lacy – (22) 39% – Five special teams snaps (21%)
• Anthony Lucas – (12) 21%
• Levi Onwuzurike – (11) 19%
• Eric O’Neill – 14 special teams snaps (58%)

Linebackers

• Derrick Barnes – (57) 100% – Four special teams snaps (17%)
• Malcolm Rodriguez – (55) 96% – Four special teams snaps (17%)
• Trevor Nowaske – (30) 53% – 19 special teams snaps (79%)
• Joe Bachie – 15 special teams snaps (62%) 
• Amen Ogbongbemiga – 15 special teams snaps (62%)
• K.J. Britt – 12 special teams snaps (50%)

Cornerbacks

• Roger McCreary – (56) 98% – Four special teams snaps (17%) 
• Rock Ya-Sin – (38) 67%
• Ennis Rakestraw – (20) 35% – Three special teams snaps (12%)
• Khalil Dorsey – (17) 30% – 15 special teams snaps (62%)
• Nick Whiteside – (6) 11% – Three special teams snaps (12%)

Safeties

• Brian Branch – (57) 100%
• Chuck Clark – (57) 100% – Four special teams snaps (17%)
• Keith Abney II – (6) 11% – Nine special teams snaps (21%)
• Christian Izien – 13 special teams snaps (54%)

Specialists

• Jake Bates – 11 special teams snaps (46%)
• Jack Fox – Seven special teams snaps (29%)
• Hogan Hatten – Seven special teams snaps (29%)