Snap Counts: Lions-Panthers

Reviewing snap counts in Lions' win over Panthers
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Here's a look at the Detroit Lions' snap counts from their Week 5 game against the Carolina Panthers.

Quarterback

Goff finished with a passer rating of 132.4. Bridgewater made his Lions debut on the final series. 

Running backs

  • David Montgomery: (45) 75%
  • Craig Reynolds: (13) 22% -- Four special teams snaps (15%)
  • Zonovan Knight: (2) 3% -- 11 special teams snaps (41%)

Without Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions gave Craig Reynolds more opportunities. He had 52 yards on seven carries and scored his first career touchdown. 

Wide receivers

  • Marvin Jones: (35) 58%
  • Kalif Raymond: (29) 48% -- Five special teams snaps (19%)
  • Josh Reynolds: (28) 47%
  • Jameson Williams: (28) 47% -- Two special teams snaps (7%)
  • Antoine Green: (11) 18% -- Six special teams snaps (22%)
  • Dylan Drummond: (5) 8% -- Three special teams snaps (11%)

Marvin Jones caught two passes, his first receptions since the opener. The Lions' depth shined without Amon-Ra St. Brown, as they were able to divide up the plethora of snaps between five separate players.

Tight ends

  • Sam LaPorta: (52) 87% -- Two special teams snaps (7%)
  • Brock Wright: (37) 62% -- 13 special teams snaps (48%)
  • Darrell Daniels: (15) 25% -- 21 special teams snaps (78%)

With Jason Cabinda being placed on injured reserve, Darrell Daniels continues to assume the fullback role for the offense. 

Offensive line

  • Penei Sewell: (60) 100% -- Six special teams snaps (22%)
  • Frank Ragnow: (60) 100%
  • Taylor Decker: (60) 100%
  • Graham Glasgow: (60) 100% -- Six special teams snaps (22%)
  • Jonah Jackson: (57) 95% -- One special teams snap (4%)
  • Colby Sorsdal: Six special teams snaps (22%)
  • Halapoulivaati Vaitai: Six special teams snaps (22%)
  • Kayode Awosika: (3) 5% -- Six special teams snaps (22%)

Jonah Jackson missed the game's final series and was spotted leaving the stadium in a walking boot. Glasgow got the start over Vaitai, who was relegated to special teams duty.

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Defensive line

  • Aidan Hutchinson: (61) 86%
  • Alim McNeill: (51) 72% -- Four special teams snaps (15%)
  • Benito Jones: (41) 58% -- Nine special teams snaps (33%)
  • Romeo Okwara: (39) 55% -- Four special teams snaps (15%)
  • Charles Harris: (37) 52% -- Four special teams snaps (15%)
  • John Cominsky: (24) 34% -- Four special teams snaps (15%)
  • Isaiah Buggs: (29) 41% 
  • Julian Okwara: (3) 4% -- Six special teams snaps (22%)

Julian Okwara returned from injured reserve and played three snaps. The defensive line created two turnovers, as Hutchinson had an interception and McNeill a forced fumble.

Linebackers

  • Alex Anzalone: (69) 97%
  • Derrick Barnes: (45) 63%
  • Jack Campbell: (32) 45% -- 14 special teams snaps (52%)
  • Jalen Reeves-Maybin: 21 special teams snaps (78%)
  • Anthony Pittman: 19 special teams snaps (70%)
  • Malcolm Rodriguez: 17 special teams snaps (63%)

Cornerbacks

  • Cameron Sutton: (70) 99%
  • Jerry Jacobs: (68) 96%
  • Will Harris: (68) 96% -- Six special teams snaps (22%)
  • Chase Lucas: 21 special teams snaps (78%)
  • Emmanuel Moseley: (2) 3% 

Moseley's season debut lasted only two plays before he left with an injury. Jerry Jacobs logged his third interception in two weeks.

Safety

  • Tracy Walker III: (71) 100% -- Nine special teams snaps (33%)
  • Kerby Joseph: (71) 100% -- 13 special teams snaps (48%)
  • Ifeatu Melifonwu: 19 special teams snaps (70%)

Walker and Joseph held down the fort as the Lions were without Brian Branch in Sunday's game. 

Specialists

  • Jack Fox: (15) 56%
  • Scott Daly: (8) 30%
  • Riley Patterson: (6) 22%

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