One of the most valuable things that I think we do each week at Ducks Wire is go through the usage report for the Oregon Ducks and break down the snap counts, looking at what the numbers tell us. We can break down how much or how little each player played, and use that information to draw larger conclusions about the team going forward.
Normally, the usage reports are most valuable in blowout games when we get to see hoards of young players get onto the field, offering us a look at potential depth chart rotations and future production.
However, in games like we saw on Saturday where the Ducks went to the brink in a 36-33 loss to the Washington Huskies, we can also get a ton of value from the usage report, seeing which players the coaches feel comfortable relying on the most.
That’s what we got in Week 7 for Dan Lanning and the Ducks. Here’s our look at the usage report, and some major takeaways from the numbers.