{"id":137883,"date":"2024-12-17T02:45:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T19:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=137883"},"modified":"2024-12-17T02:45:46","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T19:45:46","slug":"lions-bills-snap-counts-injuries-continue-to-force-defensive-shuffling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=137883","title":{"rendered":"Lions-Bills snap counts: Injuries continue to force defensive shuffling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"gsmXr6\">Time to take a closer look at the Detroit Lions\u2019 snap counts in their 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Cg6Bwl\"><strong>Offense<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"MkmQcg\"><strong>Quarterbacks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"i5Ysfn\">Jared Goff: 79 (100%)<br \/>Hendon Hooker: 0 (0%)<\/p>\n<p id=\"yt167x\">After the Lions played 80 offensive snaps last week, they follow it up with 79. That\u2019s a lot of playing time for the offense. <\/p>\n<p id=\"6mbGN4\"><strong>Running backs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"RVrQEz\">Jahmyr Gibbs: 59 (75%)<br \/>David Montgomery: 24 (30%)<br \/>Craig Reynolds: 0 (1%) \u2014 20 special teams snaps (56%)<br \/>Sione Vaki: 0 (0%) \u2014 29 (81%)<\/p>\n<p id=\"xlIBBp\">Because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prideofdetroit.com\/2024\/12\/16\/24322598\/report-lions-rb-david-montgomery-out-indefinitely-with-injury\">Montgomery was dealing with an injury<\/a> and the Lions were forced to abandon the running game, they leaned heavier on Gibbs than they typically do. His 75 percent play rate was the highest of his 2024 season. With Montgomery potentially out for the season, it will be interesting to see if Gibbs becomes the workhorse back or if Reynolds\/Vaki becomes the 1B to Gibbs\u2019 1A. <\/p>\n<p id=\"fvodze\"><strong>Tight ends<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"NjQmI5\">Sam LaPorta: 77 (97%)<br \/>Brock Wright: 18 (23%) \u2014 19 (53%)<br \/>Shane Zylstra: 1 (1%) \u2014 22 (61%)<\/p>\n<p id=\"tWBCjt\">Again, game situation likely dictated how the Lions utilized personnel here. The Lions threw it 59 times to rushing just 15 plays. That meant more 11-personnel (one running back, one tight end), and subsequently significantly less playing time for Wright. <\/p>\n<p id=\"ZtWqmp\"><strong>Wide receivers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"AoYvMi\">Amon-Ra St. Brown: 72 (91%)<br \/>Jameson Williams: 69 (87%)<br \/>Tim Patrick: 64 (81%)<br \/>Allen Robinson: 6 (8%)<br \/>Maurice Alexander: 0 (0%) \u2014 6 (17%)<\/p>\n<p id=\"QulphE\">And here\u2019s the other half of more 11 personnel. Patrick\u2019s 64 snaps is a season high for him, and Williams\u2019 69 snaps was second most this season\u2014only behind Detroit\u2019s game against the Buccaneers, when they threw the ball 55 times. <\/p>\n<p id=\"ZbP6w4\"><strong>Offensive line<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"qpqx38\">Penei Sewell: 79 (100%) \u2014 7 (19%)<br \/>Graham Glasgow: 79 (100%) \u2014 7 (19%)<br \/>Taylor Decker: 79 (100%)<br \/>Frank Ragnow: 79 (100%)<br \/>Kevin Zeitler: 79 (100%) \u2014 7 (19 %)<br \/>Dan Skipper: 5 (6%) \u2014 16 (44%)<br \/>Christian Mahogany: 0 (0%) \u2014 7 (19%)<br \/>Michael Niese: 0 (0%) \u2014 7 (19%)<br \/>Colby Sorsdal: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prideofdetroit.com\/2024\/12\/15\/24320480\/lions-week-15-inactives-whos-in-whos-out-vs-bills\">INACTIVE<\/a><br \/>Kayode Awosika: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prideofdetroit.com\/2024\/12\/15\/24320480\/lions-week-15-inactives-whos-in-whos-out-vs-bills\">INACTIVE<\/a><br \/>Giovanni Manu: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prideofdetroit.com\/2024\/12\/15\/24320480\/lions-week-15-inactives-whos-in-whos-out-vs-bills\">INACTIVE<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"OWX6i9\">The starting offensive line was finally back together, with Taylor Decker returning to the lineup and playing every snap. Unfortunately, it wasn\u2019t the Lions\u2019 best performance from their front five. Although a congratulations is in order for Dan Skipper for catching a touchdown, and then reportedly going straight to the hospital for the expected birth of his child.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"l5uYup\"><strong>Defense<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"TIiBoU\"><strong>EDGE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"rbl9cu\">Josh Paschal: 57 (81%)<br \/>Levi Onwuzurike: 53 (76%) \u2014 9 (25%)<br \/>Za\u2019Darius Smith: 30 (43%)<br \/>Jonah Williams: 11 (16%) \u2014 4 (11%)<br \/>Al-Quadin Muhammad: 8 (11%)<\/p>\n<p id=\"geGWAv\">Paschal saw a ton of playing time upon his return, and it was mostly on the edges. Onwuzurike, too, saw a big load of playing time in his first game back from injury. While the majority of his playing time came on the edge, it\u2019s fair to wonder if he\u2019ll get pushed inside now that Alim McNeill is out for the season.<\/p>\n<p id=\"BzZmzP\">For the second straight week, Za\u2019Darius Smith saw a very modest amount of playing time. Coach Dan Campbell explained why he had a smaller role last week. <\/p>\n<p id=\"RA3p0Q\">\u201cWe took some reps off of him in some areas to where we could really use him at his best, really showcase a few of those reps, the third down reps, second-and-long,\u201d Campbell said. \u201cHe still played base downs, and his production was really good. So, we\u2019re trying to be smart with him and maximize the reps that we get out of him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"PRlF5c\">Will that strategy continue as the injuries continue to mount? <\/p>\n<p id=\"MbgTzz\"><strong>DT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"2biJdz\">DJ Reader: 49 (70%)<br \/>Alim McNeill: 40 (57%) \u2014 5 (14%)<br \/>Pat O\u2019Connor: 29 (41%) \u2014 23 (64%)<br \/>Myles Adams: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prideofdetroit.com\/2024\/12\/15\/24320480\/lions-week-15-inactives-whos-in-whos-out-vs-bills\">INACTIVE<\/a><br \/>Brodric Martin: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prideofdetroit.com\/2024\/12\/15\/24320480\/lions-week-15-inactives-whos-in-whos-out-vs-bills\">INACTIVE<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"ETPo1w\">The Lions went a little light on interior defensive linemen with Paschal, Reader, and Onwuzurike back\u2014all capable of playing on the interior. However, expect Adams and\/or Martin to be active next week with McNeill out of the lineup.<\/p>\n<p id=\"c2hE1J\"><strong>Linebackers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"YoiOgO\">Jack Campbell: 70 (100%) \u2014 3 (8%)<br \/>Ben Niemann: 44 (63%) \u2014 29 (81%)<br \/>David Long: 29 (41%) \u2014 23 (64%)<br \/>Ezekiel Turner: 28 (40%) \u2014 29 (81%)<br \/>Kwon Alexander: 12 (17%)<br \/>Trevor Nowaske: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prideofdetroit.com\/2024\/12\/15\/24320480\/lions-week-15-inactives-whos-in-whos-out-vs-bills\">INACTIVE \u2014 INJURED<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"7uFazJ\">With no Nowaske, it was replacement by committee. Niemann and Alexander got the starts at SAM and WILL linebacker, respectively, but Detroit quickly adjusted strategies and gave a heavy dose of playing time from Long and Turner.<\/p>\n<p id=\"vCzsnp\">It was a struggle for this entire unit, as the Bills purposely targeted the linebacking corps in the passing game, and Detroit had no answer. Hopefully Nowaske and Alex Anzalone\u2014who is eligible to return from IR this week\u2014get healthy soon.<\/p>\n<p id=\"trSodM\"><strong>Cornerbacks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"kBSdsT\">Terrion Arnold: 70 (100%) \u2014 1 (3%)<br \/>Kindle Vildor: 49 (70%) \u2014 20 (56%)<br \/>Amik Robertson: 24 (34%) \u2014 6 (17%)<br \/>Carlton Davis: 16 (23%) <br \/>Khalil Dorsey: 2 (3%) \u2014 11 (31%)<br \/>Emmanuel Moseley: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prideofdetroit.com\/2024\/12\/5\/24314072\/detroit-lions-week-14-inactives-whos-in-whos-out-vs-green-bay-packers-on-thursday-night-football\">INACTIVE<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"X1JDjI\">This unit took two big hits during the game with Carlton Davis suffering a broken jaw and Khalil Dorsey breaking his leg. That mean it was up to Kindle Vildor to ride out the rest of the game. It will be interesting to see if Vildor gets the start next week, or if the Lions do some mixing and matching. Moseley is likely to be in the mix, and it\u2019s possible Ennis Rakestraw enters the mix if he returns from injured reserve.<\/p>\n<p id=\"rEMK1h\"><strong>Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"1SNXNn\">Brian Branch: 70 (100%)<br \/>Kerby Joseph: 67 (96%) \u2014 11 (31%)<br \/>Jamal Adams: 12 (17%) \u2014 3 (8%)<br \/>Brandon Joseph: 0 (0%) \u2014 18 (50%)<\/p>\n<p id=\"3Wz7Q2\">Same old usage at safety. Jamal Adams may fit better in the linebacker category, although he took nine of his snaps at outside or slot corner. Either way, when he\u2019s in the lineup, it\u2019s close to the line of scrimmage.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"RVRlXl\"><strong>Special teams<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p id=\"xlYijG\">Jake Bates: 14 (39%)<br \/>Jack Fox: 10 (28%)<br \/>Hogan Hatten: 10 (28%) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prideofdetroit.com\/2024\/12\/16\/24322508\/lions-bills-snap-counts-injuries-continue-to-force-defensive-shuffling\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Time to take a closer look at the Detroit Lions\u2019 snap counts in their 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. 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