Tag: Bengals snap counts

Bengals fail to use younger players well vs. Chiefs and other snap count takeaways

The Bengals didn’t use their draft picks and younger players enough against the Chiefs.

The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t give younger players enough run during the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that eliminated them from playoff contention.

That much seems obvious when looking at the official snap counts from the loss.

Some takeaways:

  • Guard Alex Cappa played 93 percent of the snaps compared to his usual 100 due to a mid-game injury.
  • Ja’Marr Chase (73 percent) and Tee Higgins (41) both played through injuries, with the latter leaving and eventually returning to tough it out.
  • Rookie wideout Andrei Iosivas only got 20 snaps, while Charlie Jones was restricted to special teams. Missing the latter’s speed when other players were hobbled hurt the offense.
  • Despite the massive outbursts in recent weeks, rookie running back Chase Brown only got 11 snaps. That’s inexcusable, barring injury or massive concerns about pass protection, given the speed he presents.
  • Same story on defense, where first-rounder Myles Murphy only got 16 snaps despite it seeming like Sam Hubbard was limited by injury and Trey Hendrickson logged 72 percent. While we’re at it, Joseph Ossai played just five snaps.
  • Bottom line: The Bengals drafted talent and didn’t use it. It feels like the staff got stuck wanting to run a limited playbook for injured stars instead of relying on the guys they drafted and keep the attack fully open and it cost them. The team should be open to massively playing these players during the Week 18 game against the Browns that doesn’t matter.

Full snap counts:

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Bengals snap count takeaways from loss to Steelers

A look at the Bengals snap counts from the game against the Steelers.

The Cincinnati Bengals fell behind early against the Pittsburgh Steelers and never recovered, suffering a big hit to their playoff hopes in the process.

Along the way, the team had to work around the losses of names like Ja’Marr Chase and DJ Reader to interesting results.

A look at the snap counts and some takeaways:

  • Rookie Andrei Iosivias played 72 percent of the snaps and had a good showing, displaying a few times that he might have the upside of a player who can be a long-term solution.
  • Trenton Irwin played 41 percent with Chase out, while Higgins got 81 percent.
  • Irv Smith Jr. was a surprise inactive, with Drew Sample leading the way among tight ends at 55 percent.
  • Rookie Jordan Battle got 81 percent of the snaps in the secondary as the youth movement continues.
  • BJ Hill led the way on the interior at 73 percent, with Zach Carter getting the biggest bump to the same number.
  • The defense also used edges inside as expected. Another longer-depth name, Jay Tufele, played 14 percent.
  • Based on the showings and usages, it’s Hill and everyone else and the interior will be an emphasis this offseason with Reader scheduled to be a free agent.

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Bengals depth comes up big and snap count takeaways from win vs. Vikings

Bengals snap count takeaways from the win over the Vikings.

The Cincinnati Bengals got some key performances from depth pieces during the team’s Week 15 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

That win keeps the Bengals very alive in the playoff standings, with the following notable takeaways from the snap counts:

  • Ja’Marr Chase ended up playing only 71 percent of the snaps after being declared out with his injury.
  • Four different tight ends received at least 17 snaps as the offense continues to adapt to Jake Browning. Drew Sample still leads the way because of his ability as a blocker in all facets.
  • Explosive rookie back Chase Brown got just 13 snaps on the day, which seems minimal, but the offense continued to tick.
  • Chidobe Awuzie is all the way back after rehab and playing well, this time on 99 percent of the possible snaps.
  • Josh Tupou and Zach Carter combined to play a minimum of 56 percent of the snaps after DJ Reader’s season-ending injury.
  • Rookie safety Jordan Battle got 84 percent of the snaps, again making his case for being the full-blown starter next year.
  • First-rounder Myles Murphy played 27 snaps, making the most of them while picking up a sack. Second-rounder DJ Turner played 99 percent.

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Chase Brown’s breakout and Bengals snap count takeaways from win vs. Colts

Bengals snap count takeaways from win vs Colts.

The Cincinnati Bengals made it two wins in a row courtesy of the blowout of the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

Along the way, rookies like Chase Brown had huge performances as the Bengals kept their playoff hopes alive.

Here’s a look at some quick takeaways from the game’s snap count chart:

  • Brown got 30 percent of the snaps and made the most of it with his huge highlight touchdown, totaling 80 yards on three catches. He’s the speed the offense has desperately needed. Joe Mixon still had 63 percent of the snaps to keep a rotation going.
  • More tight end usage seems to mean less Tyler Boyd, as he got just 52 percent. Drew Sample, 67 percent, with Tanner Hudson at 23 percent while scoring his first career touchdown. Irv Smith Jr. got just eight snaps.
  • The defensive youth movement is real — DJ Turner, Dax Hill and Jordan Battle all played 88 percent of the snaps or more.
  • First-rounder Myles Murphy was down at 36 percent but still out-snapped Joseph Ossai.
  • Veteran Nick Scott saw just eight snaps amid that youth movement.

The full list:

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Bengals snap count takeaways from loss to Steelers

A look at the snap counts from the Week 12 loss.

The Cincinnati Bengals turned in a snap count sheet without Joe Burrow at 100 percent of the chances for the first time this season on Sunday.

There, a 16-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, it was backup Jake Browning joining the 100 percent club.

Here’s a look at some snap count takeaways from the loss:

  • Trenton Irwin quietly had 72 percent of the snaps with Tee Higgins out. Rookie Andrei Iosivas got 33 percent.
  • Joe Mixon dominated the running back touches (merely eight carries) at 65 percent. Rookie Chase Brown, freshly activated from IR, didn’t get a chance.
  • Four tight ends received usage on the day, with Drew Sample (44 percent) just fending off Irv Smith Jr. (37).
  • Dax Hill and DJ Turner were the only 100 snap players on the defense, fueling that youth movement.
  • Chidobe Awuzie seems all the way back from the early season back issue, given his 96 percent of the snaps. They’ve missed the veteran leadership back there.
  • Rookie safety Jordan Battle indeed got the big promotion, playing 83 percent of the snaps to Nick Scott’s 20 percent.
  • First-rounder Myles Murphy got 31 percent of the snaps but made some notable pressure-creating plays.

The full list:

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Bengals snap count takeaways from loss to Texans in Week 10

Bengals snap counts from the loss to the Texans.

The Cincinnati Bengals fell flat in a big way during a Week 10 loss to the Houston Texans, falling to 5-4 before a quick turnaround to a crucial Thursday night game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Along the way, Joe Burrow’s offense struggled for most of the game and the defense never put up much of a fight, losing star defensive end Trey Hendrickson to injury in the process.

Here’s a quick look at some snap count takeaways:

  • Despite the back issue and needing a morning workout to prove he was even able to go, Ja’Marr Chase played 84 percent of the snaps and led the team with five catches for 124 yards and a score.
  • Trenton Irwin saw the biggest uptick of work with Tee Higgins out, playing 81 percent of the snaps and catching a touchdown.
  • Drew Sample actually out-snapped Irv Smith by a few percentage points.
  • Joe Mixon continues to dominate the backfield, this time at 73 percent, which could have long-term repercussions if he’s burnt out by the time of a possible playoff berth.
  • Nick Scott continues to get a ton of looks at safety over rookie Jordan Battle, playing 84 percent.
  • Trey Hendrickson played a pretty typical 75 percent of the snaps before the injury at the very end of the game.
  • Rookie DJ Turner continues to learn on the fly to up-and-down results, playing more than 70 percent this time.
  • Even with Sam Hubbard out, rookie Myles Murphy only played 36 percent of the snaps, with Joseph Ossai getting 28 percent. They desperately need a non-Hendrickson name to step up and apply pressure.

The full counts:

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Myles Murphy emerges and Bengals snap count takeaways from win over Bills

A look at the snap counts from the win over the Bills.

The Cincinnati Bengals got a big win over the Buffalo Bills on primetime, with the snap counts revealing some pretty big takeaways in the process.

Chief among those is a bigger showing for first-round rookie Myles Murphy, so here’s a look at the takeaways:

  • First-round rookie Myles Murphy played 10 snaps, or 17 percent of the total. Doesn’t sound like much, but it’s notable because it checks in as six more chances than Joseph Ossai got, which speaks to the trust he’s earning from coaches. He even got deployed in key moments, taking snaps on first and second downs while Trey Hendrickson came in as a pass-rush specialist on third down. It’s very notable that he’s coming along after he entered the season a question mark to even be active on game days and that could keep Hendrickson much fresher going into a possible playoff push.
  • Hendrickson still ended up playing 84 percent of the snaps while Cam Sample also remains a key part of the rotation and subpackages at 36 percent.
  • Chidobe Awuzie appears to be coming along nicely from his back injury and played 60 percent.
  • On offense, Ja’Marr Chase played 90 percent despite the back injury that has his status for next week in question.
  • Joe Mixon continues to dominate the backfield at 73 percent this time, which is a concern for keeping him fresh all season. Trayveon Williams took 13 snaps, Chris Evans five.
  • Three tight ends played 23 percent or more snaps, with Tanner Hudson having a huge breakout and Irv Smith and Drew Sample scoring touchdowns.

The full chart:

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Bengals snap count takeaways from win over 49ers

A look at the snap counts from the win over the 49ers.

The Cincinnati Bengals exploded out of the bye for a dominant-looking win over the San Francisco 49ers to move the needle to 4-3.

After entering the game pretty healthy, the snap counts provided some interesting takeaways:

  • Ja’Marr Chase checked in just under 90 percent of the offensive snaps, but they moved him all over the place, helping him get 10 catches for 100 yards and a score, plus opening up the offense for others.
  • After losing rookie Chase Brown to injury, Joe Mixon took 75 percent of the snaps and rushed for 87 yards and a score on a 5.4 average.
  • On his way back from the fractured rib, Tee Higgins played 67 percent of the snaps while catching five passes for 69 yards.
  • Irv Smith led all tight ends with 59 percent of the snaps, seeing just four targets with the big fumble.
  • Rookie Andrei Iosivas played just 10 snaps, yet caught the second touchdown of his career.
  • Despite limping off a few times, Cam Taylor-Britt played 57 snaps, or 97 percent of the possible.
  • Speaking of limping off, Trey Hendrickson still logged 66 percent of the snaps despite going to the blue medical tent after being stepped on.
  • Zach Carter got 46 percent of the snaps but didn’t have a big day, while Chidobe Awuzie didn’t even start, playing the same percentage while he continues to work back from a back injury.
  • Joseph Ossai continues to get minimal work in the rotation, playing just nine snaps. Rookie first-rounder Myles Murphy played nine.

 

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Bengals snap count takeaways from win over Seahawks

A look at the snap counts from the win over the Seahawks.

The Cincinnati Bengals found a way to squeak out a huge win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

With the win, the Bengals head to the bye at 3-3, in large part thanks to a huge defensive showing. Names like Joe Burrow and the injured Orlando Brown Jr. can now rest up before heading for a massive showdown against the San Francisco 49ers.

Here are some of the big snap count takeaways from the game:

  • Brown landed on 69 percent of the snaps on the day before exiting with the groin injury. Cody Ford came in as relief (D’Ante ‘Smith was inactive).
  • Quiet day for Joe Mixon, who had 38 snaps but just 12 carries and three catches.
  • Ja’Marr Chase up above 90 percent of the snaps again, this time with six catches for 80 yards.
  • Irv Smith Jr. got 33 snaps but had just one catch on two targets.
  • Tee Higgins, back with the rib injury, played just 54 percent of the snaps. Trenton Irwin was out there for 44 percent but didn’t have a target.
  • After that chatter about rookie Jordan Battle getting more looks, he played just seven snaps, while Nick Scott played 68.
  • Rookie DJ Turner had a big day on 62 snaps, while Cam Taylor-Britt’s breakout game had him playing 100 percent of the looks.
  • Chidobe Awuzie is clearly on a pitch count while he manages a back injury and played just 14 snaps.

 

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Bengals snap counts: Rookie LBs, new arrivals make an impact in Week 1

Here are some interesting takeaways from Cincinnati Bengals Week 1 snap counts.

The new-look Cincinnati Bengals indeed appeared notably different during the team’s Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

While the heartbreaker of a loss despite a late Joe Burrow drive as regulation came to an end hurts, there are big signs of progress merely by looking at the snap counts.

Some top takeaways from the snap charts:

— Jonah Williams had his problems but it’s notable he was in on 100 percent of the offense’s snaps. Reps equal progress for a guy who is technically a rookie.

— Burrow was in on 100 percent of the snaps too. What the chart doesn’t show is his superb, clear progress as the game continued, even if he grades himself as a “D.”

— John Ross led all wideouts, though that’ll likely change once A.J. Green isn’t on a pitch count anymore.

— Newcomer Vonn Bell was a workhorse, finishing as the only defender who played on 100 percent of the snaps.

— Linebacker Josh Bynes lived up to his free-agency hype, finishing with the second-most snaps at his position behind Germaine Pratt.

— Rookies Logan Wilson and Akeem Davis-Gaither each had 27 percent or more of the defense’s total snaps and it was encouraging to see them put in key situations. It feels like a matter of time before Wilson leads all ‘backers in snaps and it’s already surprising to see ADG not merely limited to special teams.

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