Indianapolis Colts Snap Counts vs. Green Bay Packers | Week 2

The Indianapolis Colts' snap counts for Week 2 have been tallied, revealing interesting numbers for some players.

Sep 15, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) rushes with the football during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

The Indianapolis Colts fell to the Green Bay Packers in disappointing fashion in Week 2, failing to take advantage of the opportunity to face a team forced to start their backup quarterback. Snap count totals have been released, providing some context to how the Colts utilized their personnel.

Offense

Player	Snaps	%
Anthony Richardson	56	100%
Bernhard Raimann	56	100%
Quenton Nelson	56	100%
Ryan Kelly	56	100%
Will Fries	56	100%
Braden Smith	56	100%
Alec Pierce	53	95%
Michael Pittman Jr.	48	86%
Kylen Granson	33	59%
Adonai Mitchell	33	59%
Jonathan Taylor	29	52%
Ashton Dulin	24	43%
Mo Alie-Cox	18	32%
Trey Sermon	18	32%
Drew Ogletree	14	25%
Tyler Goodson	9	16%
Anthony Gould	1	2%

Once again, the Colts were fortunate to have Anthony Richardson and the five starters along the offensive line for the entire game. The Colts will hope for that same continuity for as long as they can get it throughout the 2024 season.

Wide receiver Alec Pierce led the Colts' offensive skill players in snaps, logging more than even Michael Pittman Jr., 53 to 48. This is a testament that the coaching staff believes Pierce can provide a threat to the backend of the opposing defense and be a solid blocker downfield in the running game. Adonai Mitchell saw his share of snaps decrease slightly this week and may continue to see them drop even further after an underwhelming performance and the impending return of Josh Downs.

Jonathan Taylor was puzzlingly left on the sidelines during the fourth quarter as the Colts attempted a comeback. Taylor ran the ball well throughout the game, but as the Colts were faced with a situation requiring them to pass the ball late in the game, they turned to a combination of Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson.

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Defense

Player	Snaps	%
Rodney Thomas II	70	100%
Kenny Moore II	70	100%
Jaylon Jones	70	100%
Zaire Franklin	70	100%
E.J. Speed	69	99%
Nick Cross	69	99%
Tyquan Lewis	44	63%
Kwity Paye	43	61%
Grover Stewart	42	60%
Dayo Odeyingbo	32	46%
Jaylon Carlies	31	44%
Raekwon Davis	30	43%
Laiatu Latu	28	40%
Taven Bryan	25	36%
Adetomiwa Adebawore	21	30%
Samuel Womack III	20	29%
Dallis Flowers	19	27%
DeForest Buckner	10	14%
Isaiah Land	6	9%
Ronnie Harrison Jr.	1	1%

On the defensive side of the ball, four players played 100% of the snaps (70 total): Zaire Franklin, Kenny Moore II, Jaylon Jones, and Rodney Thomas II. With Julian Blackmon out of the lineup, the Colts elevated Ronnie Harrison Jr. from the practice squad. He was believed to be the planned starter alongside Nick Cross, but instead, Thomas got the nod and was not taken off of the field once.

DeForest Buckner missed the full week of practice dealing with a back injury, so the game plan appeared to be having him play a limited number of snaps. After 1- snaps, though, Buckner suffered a painful looking ankle injury and did not return. Raekwon Davis was the biggest beneficiary of Buckner's absence and Taven Bryan saw an increase as well.

Rookie linebacker Jaylon Carlies also saw a jump in usage as the Colts adjusted to a heavier defensive front to slow down the Packers rushing attack that ran wild in the first half. We'll see what's in store for the next matchup in week 3 against the visiting Chicago Bears (1-1).

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