Snap Counts: Lions-Colts

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

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

• Kerby Joseph: (52) 100% -- 12 special teams snaps (44%)
• JuJu Hughes: (52) 100% -- Nine special teams snaps (33%)
• Bobby Price: (18) 35% -- 10 special teams snaps (37%)
• Saivion Smith: (18) 35% -- Nine special teams snaps (33%)
• Mark Gilbert: (18) 35% -- Eight special teams snap (30%)
• Cedric Boswell: (18) 35% -- Six special teams snaps (22%)
• Chase Lucas: (18) 35% -- Three special teams snaps (11%)
• Will Harris: (16) 31% -- Five special teams snaps (19%)
• Jeff Okudah: (16) 31%
• AJ Parker: (15) 29% -- Four special teams snaps (15%)
• Mike Hughes: (14) 27% -- Three special teams snaps (11%)

Special teams

• Jack Fox: Eight special teams snaps (30%)
• Scott Daly: Eight special teams snaps (22%)
• Austin Seibert: Six special teams snaps (22%)
• Riley Patterson: Five special teams snaps (26%)