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Colts’ snap count analysis from Week 4 loss to Rams

Here is the snap count analysis from the Colts’ Week 4 loss to the Rams.

The Indianapolis Colts (2-2) fought their way to overtime against the Los Angeles Rams (2-2) but ultimately fell short, 29-23, in Week 4.

Despite falling down 23-0 halfway through the third quarter, the Colts valiantly fought back behind the spark of rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, who finished the game with three total touchdowns.

Here’s a look at the snap counts on offense, defense and special teams, followed by our analysis below:

Snap counts from Jags’ stunning Week 18 upset against the Colts

Here’s what we can learn from the participation numbers in Jacksonville’s Week 18 win over Indianapolis

Jacksonville ended what has been a frustrating season on a high note with a shocking 26-11 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18. That victory did more than give the Jags bragging rights in the rivalry and help them avoid a winless finish in the division — it also played a part in knocking Indianapolis out of the playoffs.

To make things even better for the Jags, Detroit’s win over the Green Bay Packers, who benched most of their starters in the middle of the game, clinched the first overall pick for Jacksonville once again despite its win in the season finale.

It was the most complete performance the team has had all season despite being down several starters on both sides of the ball, and with that in mind, this week’s snap counts can tell us a lot about what the team currently has on the roster heading into 2022.

*The following info was obtained by (NFLGSIS).

Offense

Analysis

  • The Jaguars were already down two starters on the offensive line, giving starts to Tyler Shatley and Walker Little, and they were down a third for part of the game as Ben Bartch exited with an injury on the first drive and was replaced by K.C. McDermott. Despite being shorthanded, the offensive line held up, allowing just one sack and only two hits on the quarterback.
  • Laquon Treadwell and Marvin Jones Jr. saw the most reps among the receivers, with Jones leading the team with seven catches for 88 yards. However, Treadwell had just three catches (though one of them was a touchdown) and Laviska Shenault Jr. was more productive despite playing fewer minutes. Josh Hammond was elevated to the active roster with Tavon Austin out, but he played just five snaps and wasn’t targeted.
  • All three active tight ends played quite a bit, but only one was targeted in the passing game. Jacob Hollister caught all three of his targets, but Chris Manhertz and Luke Farrell were relegated to blocking despite playing on almost half of all offensive snaps.
  • Dare Ogunbowale was the feature back with James Robinson and Carlos Hyde out, but Ryquell Armstead was more effective on fewer carries, totaling nine for 52 yards while Ogunbowale had 11 for just 30 yards.

Defense

Analysis

  • Andre Cisco and Daniel Thomas started at the safety spots due to injury, and both have impressed over the last few weeks. They weren’t rotated out at all, and they combined for eight tackles. Cisco forced a fumble, while Thomas made a nice jump on a tipped ball and nearly came away with a diving interception (that was the ruling on the field, which was overturned).
  • While Shaquill Griffin played every snap on defense and Tyson Campbell played all but one, the team did more rotating at the nickel spot than usual, with Nevin Lawson, Tre Herndon and even Brandon Rusnak got in on the action. Lawson led the team with two pass deflections.
  • Despite strong play from Shaquille Quarterman in recent weeks and the fact that fellow reserve linebacker Chapelle Russell was out in this one, the Jags didn’t do much rotation at the linebacker spots. Quarterman played just one defensive snap, but that’s understandable given the performance of starter Damien Wilson. He had a pick, a sack, and a forced fumble, becoming just the fifth player in franchise history to do so in a single game.
  • It was an excellent day for the defensive line, which sacked quarterback Carson Wentz six times. Two of those came from Josh Allen, while the rest came from Wilson, Adam Gotsis, Dawuane Smoot, and Malcom Brown. Gotsis had a big game despite playing on less than 40% of snaps, while Smoot continues to see starting reps as he’s had a breakout season.

 

Snap counts from Jacksonville’s 50-10 loss to the New England Patriots

Jacksonville had to play a lot of practice squad players in Sunday’s loss, leading to an abnormal rotation.

The Jacksonville Jaguars hit a new low on Sunday, falling 50-10 to the New England Patriots in what was their first time allowing 50 points to an opponent since 2015. The team sits at 2-14 after the blowout loss and is locked into a top-two pick in the 2022 NFL draft.

Once again, the Jags roster was fairly depleted with COVID-19 (or situations that required quarantining), and several practice squad players got call-ups to the active roster this week for the game. What we saw from those players wasn’t always good, but it resulted in a rotation we haven’t really seen before this season.

With that in mind, here’s how the snap counts broke down in Jacksonville’s loss on Sunday.

Offense

Analysis

  • With three starters out on the offensive line, Tyler Shatley, Walker Little, and K.C. McDermott got the chance to start along the offensive line. Shatley and Little played the entire game, while McDermott rotated with Tre’Vour Wallace-Sims at right guard. The patchwork offensive line mostly held up, as the Jags gave up just two sacks and three quarterback hits.
  • Despite seeing less action than Marvin Jones Jr., Laquon Treadwell was once again the favorite target in the passing game as he led the team in receiving and had the offensive play of the game on a great catch in traffic for a 40-yard gain. Tavon Austin played more than Laviska Shenault Jr. in the slot, but neither was very productive and Austin had just three catches for two yards.
  • Dare Ogunbowale and Ryquell Armstead picked up the slack at running back with James Robinson and Carlos Hyde out. They combined for 64 yards on 15 carries as the rushing game was not very effective.
  • Luke Farrell made the start at tight end with James O’Shaughnessy and Jacob Hollister both unavailable. He saw most of the time with Chris Manhertz and Kahale Warring rotating in, as well. Farrell was the only one in the group with a catch, though Manhertz was targeted once.

Defense

Analysis

  • Chris Claybrooks got the start at corner in place of Shaquill Griffin and Pro Football Focus gave him a decent grade, but he and Tyson Campbell allowed big days to New England’s top receivers. Tre Herndon also struggled in the nickel spot, and he had just one tackle.
  • With both starting safeties out, Daniel Thomas and Andre Cisco will likely be the duo moving forward, and they both played almost every defensive snap in this one. They finished second and third on the team in tackles, respectively, but they also struggled in coverage at times.
  • After a solid game last week, Jihad Ward saw more playing time on Sunday than even Josh Allen. He only had four tackles, though, while Allen had six (one of which was for a loss). Without K’Lavon Chaisson, rookie Jordan Smith also saw some work at edge rusher in this game, but he only impacted the stat-sheet on special teams.
  • The team opted for more of a rotation at linebacker than usual, giving Shaquille Quarterman some more playing time. He played well once again, finishing with six tackles in rotation with Damien Wilson.

Jaguars snap counts in Week 16 loss to the New York Jets

The Jaguars had to play a lot of depth players with several starters unavailable on Sunday.

Even with back-to-back games against a pair of the worst teams in the AFC, the Jags still couldn’t get back in the win column. This week’s loss to the New York Jets was closer than the 14-point home loss to the Houston Texans last week, and Jacksonville had multiple opportunities to win it (or at least send it to overtime) at the end.

But instead, the Jaguars lost 26-21 to move to 2-13 on the season and lock up a top-two pick in the 2022 NFL draft. They’re currently in position to pick first overall, and with games against likely playoff teams coming up in the New England Patriots and Indianapolis, that positioning is unlikely to change.

Between injuries and COVID-19, the Jags were shorthanded on Sunday (though not as much as the Jets were). As a result, a number of players saw more playing time than they normally would. With that in mind, here’s how the snap counts broke down in Week 16.

Offense

Analysis

  • Will Richardson got the start at right guard with Ben Bartch out on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and he held his own as Trevor Lawrence was sacked just once. He also scored a touchdown when he recovered a fumble from Lawrence in the end zone. He was the only offensive lineman that didn’t play every snap, though, with K.C. McDermott also seeing a few snaps.
  • Without Laviska Shenault Jr., Tavon Austin saw a bigger role than normal and was on the field for the majority of the snaps and saw the third-most after Laquon Treadwell and Marvin Jones. He was second on the team in receiving with six catches for 68 yards, and he also had 21 yards on the ground.
  • It was a split effort from the tight ends, with each seeing similar playing time. James O’Shaughnessy and Jacob Hollister had four catches for 49 yards and two catches for 20 yards, respectively. Chris Manhertz was used as a blocker, per usual, and he wasn’t targeted.
  • James Robinson suffered a torn Achilles in the first game of this one, and that opened the door for the most snaps Dare Ogunbowale has seen this season. He took a season-high 17 carries for 57 yards and a touchdown, playing decently well in Robinson’s absence.

Defense

Analysis

  • Though he rotated with Nevin Lawson for a few snaps, it was another good game for Tyson Campbell. The rookie cornerback tied for the team lead in tackles with seven, and he made a stop on a fake field goal from the Jets in the red zone.
  • As stated by interim coach Darrell Bevell, the Jags rotated Andre Cisco and Daniel Thomas this week as the secondary was down one safety in Rayshawn Jenkins (on injured reserve). Cisco got the nod to start, and though he was solid with four tackles and a pass breakup, Thomas saw slightly more snaps and was more productive, totaling six tackles to finish third on the team.
  • Myles Jack was also on the Reserve/COVID-19 list as a late addition on Sunday morning, and that meant Chapelle Russell got the start at middle linebacker. It was an impressive showing for him, as he tied with Campbell for the team lead in tackles. Shaquille Quarterman also saw some reps, and he made four tackles (including a goal-line stop).
  • Josh Allen joined Jack on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, giving second-year player K’Lavon Chaisson the start. However, he didn’t really take advantage of the opportunity, totaling just two tackles before leaving the game late with an ankle injury. Jihad Ward saw more time at edge rusher, and he was more productive as he totaled five tackles and the team’s only sack.
  • DaVon Hamilton continues to outproduce his playing time. Though he’s a starter that is involved with a rotation, he tied Ward and Andrew Wingard with five total tackles.

Snap counts from Jacksonville’s disappointing loss against the Houston Texans

Here’s what we can learn from this week’s snap counts.

Jacksonville faced one of its few remaining winnable games on Sunday against another 2-11 team in the Houston Texans, but even with coach Urban Meyer out of the picture, the team didn’t do enough to win.

The Jaguars moved the ball better than they have in recent weeks, but the offense couldn’t finish drives while the defense struggled more than many anticipated. Houston won 30-16, dropping the Jags to 2-12 on the season and moving them into position to make the first overall pick yet again.

A frustrating season in Jacksonville is starting to wind down, and with nothing to play for (and arguably more long-term value in losing than winning) there isn’t much to talk about aside from how the Jaguars are using their players and what it could mean for the team’s plans moving forward.

With that in mind, here’s what we can learn from this week’s snap counts.

*The following info was obtained by (NFLGSIS).

Offense

Analysis

  • With the injury to Cam Robinson, Walker Little got to see extensive action at left tackle in this game. The offensive line protection wasn’t great, but Little, who could start next year, got some valuable experience, which he hasn’t had much of this season.
  • Laquon Treadwell‘s usage has started to reflect his role as Jacksonville’s current top receiver. He played more than even Marvin Jones Jr., and he’s been Jacksonville’s leading receiver in most games down the stretch. With Treadwell’s emergence, Tavon Austin has seen a diminished role while Jaydon Mickens continues to be used incredibly sparingly.
  • Luke Farrell was a healthy scratch at tight end, and without Dan Arnold available, Jacob Hollister saw more action than Chris Manhertz as the No. 2 tight end. However, Manhertz made a catch while Hollister wasn’t targeted. Without Arnold, James O’Shaughnessy is the top option at tight end, and he led the team in receiving on Sunday, just ahead of Treadwell.
  • Though Carlos Hyde being out influenced this, James Robinson saw the vast majority of running back snaps in this one with Dare Ogunbowale seeing just 10 with only one carry. Coach Darrell Bevell said Robinson would be played like a starting running back in this game, and he wasn’t lying.

Defense

Analysis

  • Andre Cisco finally got to see some extended action at safety as defensive coordinator Joe Cullen said it was possible earlier in the week. He made just one tackle, but it was valuable reps for a guy who has struggled to find the field as a rookie.
  • Though he’s listed on offense due to his one appearance leading the way for a Robinson touchdown run as a fullback, Malcom Brown had one of his better games in a Jags uniform on Sunday. He sacked quarterback Davis Mills (Jacksonville’s only sack) in addition to four tackles and a pass breakup.
  • He was technically listed as a starter, but K’Lavon Chaisson continues to see minimal reps in his sophomore season, with Josh Allen and Roy Robertson-Harris seeing the bulk of the edge work. Chaisson hasn’t found a lot of production in his first two seasons, and now the Jags are in a position to draft one of the two elite edge rushers at the top of the 2022 class.
  • Despite some solid performances from Shaquille Quarterman, the Jags didn’t have much of a linebacker rotation going on in this one. Myles Jack never left the field on defense, and any time the team lined up with two off-ball linebackers on the field, Jack was joined by Damien Wilson. Both are good players, but it’s a bit surprising the Jags aren’t running more of a rotation with younger players this late in a lost season.

Snap counts from Jags’ shutout loss to Tennessee

Here’s the snap count breakdown from Jacksonville’s shutout loss in Nashville on Sunday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars had arguably their most lifeless performance in a season that has been full of them on Sunday. Though the defense delivered a solid performance against a Titans team that was without running back Derrick Henry and receiver A.J. Brown, the offense couldn’t get anything going as Jacksonville was held scoreless in a game for the first time since 2009.

The team sits at 2-11 with questions surrounding the franchise’s future, as first-year coach Urban Meyer was the subject of a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero on Saturday that indicates Meyer has lost the locker room and staff.

Though a change at head coach could be coming, many pieces of this roster will likely stick around to 2022 and beyond, so it’s worth noting how some players are being used as a disappointing season winds down.

With that in mind, here’s how the snap counts broke down in the 20-0 loss to Tennessee.

*The following info was obtained by (NFLGSIS).

Offense

Analysis

  • Despite struggles from a pair of Jacksonville’s linemen in Andrew Norwell and Jawaan Taylor, we didn’t get to see any of Will Richardson or Walker Little in this game. Especially given the way Taylor has played this season, it’s surprising that Little, who is likely the future at the right tackle spot, isn’t getting more opportunities.
  • James Robinson at least didn’t get benched this game, but he may as well have. He finished with four yards on six carries, and Carlos Hyde didn’t have any more success as the Jaguars finished with eight yards on eight carries in total.
  • Marvin Jones Jr. led the team in receptions and barely left the field, but right now the clear No. 2 receiver is Laquon Treadwell. Though he saw less action than Laviska Shenault Jr. (who dropped a catchable pass that ended up being intercepted), he’s proving to be a more reliable target. Meanwhile, Tavon Austin saw a good portion of reps but had just three catches for 17 yards, while Jaydon Mickens was on the field for just one offensive snap.
  • With the run game being almost nonexistent on Sunday, it’s not too surprising that the Jags didn’t run many multi-tight end sets. James O’Shaughnessy saw the vast majority of reps, and he caught four of his six targets but for just 21 yards. Chris Manhertz and Luke Farrell combined to play just 14 snaps.

Defense

Analysis

  • Another game, another lack of rotation at the safety spot. Rayshawn Jenkins and Andrew Wingard played the entire game on defense, and while neither are struggling, it’s strange that third-round pick Andre Cisco isn’t in the fold at all (though that’s news to Meyer, who said that Cisco is playing more despite recording zero defensive snaps).
  • Shaquill Griffin made his return after suffering a concussion, and he was Jacksonville’s highest-graded defensive player from PFF. But Tyson Campbell, who had been playing very well the last two weeks, struggled mightily in coverage on Sunday. He was taken off the field for 12 plays, with Nevin Lawson and starting nickel Rudy Ford picking up some of the slack.
  • Damien Wilson was arguably the Jags’ best defensive player in this game, and he only was off the field for four snaps as he totaled 10 tackles (two for loss) and a sack. He tied for the lead with Myles Jack in tackles, and he continues to be one of the most impactful offseason additions.
  • The defensive line rotation is starting to get sorted out, with Roy Robertson-Harris, Dawuane Smoot, and Malcom Brown seeing the most reps on the inside. Robertson-Harris and Smoot each had sacks on Sunday. However, DaVon Hamilton was on the field for a majority of snaps coming off the bench, and while Taven Bryan saw slightly fewer opportunities, he still had a hit on quarterback Ryan Tannehill.
  • The Jaguars are also seeing more rotation at the edge spots. Josh Allen has cooled off a little bit after a fantastic stretch, and he was only on the field for slightly more than half of snaps, with K’Lavon Chaisson, Adam Gotsis, and even Lerentee McCray all seeing some edge work.

Snap count analysis from the Jags’ ugly loss to the Rams

Here’s what we can learn from Jacksonville’s snap counts in Sunday’s loss.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are desperately searching for some way to be competitive after another frustrating game, which was a 37-7 beatdown from the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The offense hasn’t played well since the bye, but this was probably the worst outing yet for the group, while the defense regressed to the mean against one of the most talented offenses in football.

The Jaguars sit at 2-10, and for a squad that wasn’t particularly talented or deep in the first place and is now depleted by injuries, there isn’t much hope of turning things around this season, especially with upcoming games on the road against the division-leading Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots.

There wasn’t much positive to take away from the loss to the Rams on Sunday, but here’s what the snap counts from this game tell us.

*The following info was obtained by (NFLGSIS).

Offense

Analysis

  • The Jags endured an injury on the offensive line in this one as center Brandon Linder had to leave this game. That gave opportunities to Tyler Shatley, who started five games while Linder was on the injured reserve. Will Richardson also saw snaps in Ben Bartch’s place (it’s unknown if he suffered an injury or was benched). That’s the last thing the Jags wanted to see against the Rams’ ferocious front four, and while quarterback Trevor Lawrence was sacked just twice, he was hit six times.
  • After his second lost fumble in two weeks, James Robinson didn’t see much action. Carlos Hyde saw more reps but also had a lost fumble and didn’t find any more success than Robinson. Per coach Urban Meyer, Robinson is still not 100% as he battles back from heel and knee injuries.
  • Laquon Treadwell, who was on the practice squad just a few weeks ago, has been Lawrence’s top target the last two weeks. He played the most of any receiver, while Tavon Austin saw his role diminish a bit. Jaydon Mickens, who returned to Jacksonville last week from the Tampa Bay practice squad, was only on the field for three offensive snaps but recorded catches on two of them for 10 yards.
  • Without Dan Arnold available, James O’Shaughnessy was on the field for the bulk of the offensive snaps, but he only had two catches on six targets. Chris Manhertz saw more playing time than usual, but he wasn’t targeted and was mostly used for blocking, which is his strong suit. The same goes for Luke Farrell, who saw just 13 snaps in this one.

Defense

Analysis

  • Tyson Campbell was once again the team’s No. 1 corner this week with Shaquill Griffin out, and though he wasn’t as impressive as he was last week, he had another solid game. He had to exit the game with an injury, giving a few snaps to Chris Claybrooks on the outside, but he would return to the game. Nevin Lawson struggled more in this start, allowing touchdowns to Van Jefferson and Odell Beckham Jr.
  • It was a big matchup for nickel Rudy Ford against the NFL’s leading receiver in Cooper Kupp, and he struggled (as did others in the secondary). Kupp had 129 yards and a touchdown on eight catches, and as a result, Andre Cisco got some snaps in the slot later in the game.  Cisco also saw one snap at safety, but Andrew Wingard was on the field for 67 of 68 defensive snaps.
  • Jay Tufele was active for the first time in his career, and the rookie fourth-round pick had a tackle against the Rams. He played on almost half of all snaps, and if he can have a solid close to the season it would be a boon for the rookie class, which hasn’t seen many contributors outside of Lawrence and Campbell. He saw more snaps than Taven Bryan, whose role continues to be limited despite some improvements in his play. He had two tackles on Sunday.

Jaguars’ snap counts from Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons

Here’s what we can learn from Jacksonville’s snap counts in the Week 12 loss to Atlanta.

Jacksonville continues to have a rough go of it in the 2021 season. In Sunday’s game against a 4-6 Atlanta Falcons team, the Jags allowed it to get the momentum early and eventually lead by as much as 21-3 as the offense struggled to answer.

The team eventually mounted a comeback as it did two weeks ago against the Indianapolis Colts, cutting the deficit to seven points in the fourth quarter. But like in that game against the Colts, the offense stalled on its final drive, and the Jags lost 21-14 to fall to 2-9 on the year.

The defense played better this week than it did in a blowout loss to San Francisco in Week 11, but the offense continues to lag, and with receiver Jamal Agnew out for the year, things are only getting tougher on quarterback Trevor Lawrence during his rookie season.

Here’s what the snap counts from the game can tell us.

*The following info was obtained by (NFLGSIS).

Offense

Analysis

  • With Brandon Linder back in the lineup at center after spending several weeks on the injured reserve, the Jaguars are finally back to having their best offensive line combination on the field. All five starters played the whole game, and the team ran for 141 yards.
  • Tight end James O’Shaughnessy also made his return from injured reserve in this game, and he totaled three catches for 29 yards. He saw the bulk of the playing time as Dan Arnold exited in the second quarter with a knee injury. Chris Manhertz, the only other active tight end, saw an increase in playing time as a result.
  • James Robinson had a good game on the ground, taking 17 carries for 86 yards. However, he was barely on the field for a majority of offensive snaps, with Carlos Hyde seeing 32 in this game, though he only had six carries. It seems the team may have more confidence in Hyde on passing downs, especially as Robinson could be still limited a bit with a heel injury.
  • With Agnew out for the year, Laquon Treadwell started at receiver and saw the bulk of the reps alongside Marvin Jones Jr. He led the team with 53 yards on four catches, while Laviska Shenault Jr. seems to have been relegated to the No. 3 role. Tavon Austin caught his first touchdown since 2019, while John Brown (who was released Monday) went another game without registering his first catch in a Jaguars uniform.

Defense

Analysis

  • Shaquill Griffin was out with a concussion, meaning that Nevin Lawson got the start at cornerback opposite Tyson Campbell. Campbell had the best game of his young career, totaling three pass breakups and an interception, but Lawson was solid as well, finishing tied for second in tackles with six to go with a pass breakup of his own.
  • Damien Wilson had to leave the game with an ankle injury, and that allowed Shaquille Quarterman to play meaningful reps at linebacker. He handled the challenge well, totaling five tackles
  • Roy Robertson-Harris played a major role at defensive tackle, and he earned the team’s only sack on quarterback Matt Ryan. He and Malcom Brown saw the most reps along the interior in this one, though DaVon Hamilton was close behind. Taven Bryan has played better recently, but he saw his role diminish a bit this week and he only had one tackle and a hit on the quarterback.
  • Lerentee McCray saw a bit of action in this game as Josh Allen had to briefly exit early in the game. He didn’t do much with that opportunity, totaling just one tackle, and Allen only had three tackles. Meanwhile, K’Lavon Chaisson didn’t crack the stat sheet despite playing on almost half of all defensive snaps.

Snap counts from Jags’ Week 11 loss to San Francisco

Here’s what we can learn from the snap counts in Jacksonville’s 30-10 loss to San Francisco.

Jacksonville’s 30-10 loss on Sunday to the San Francisco 49ers was disappointing across the board. The defense seemed to take a step back after looking much better in recent weeks, and Trevor Lawrence and the offense completely sputtered once again as it continues to deal with injuries and an overall lack of talent.

The Jaguars now sit at 2-8, and any hope of a turnaround during the second half of the season is all but lost. Still, the Jags had to change things up quite a bit from the normal rotation as several starters on both sides of the ball had to exit the game with injuries.

Here’s what the snap counts from the loss tell us.

*The following info was obtained by (NFLGSIS).

Offense

Analysis

  • With Cam Robinson exiting the game late with an injury, both Walker Little and Will Richardson saw some action at tackle. The game was essentially out of hand at that point, but it was good to see the young linemen, especially Little, who started in the win over Buffalo, get more reps.
  • The Jags also suffered a key injury at receiver as Jamal Agnew left the game late and wouldn’t return. That meant an increase in reps for both Laquon Treadwell (who saw more snaps than even Laviska Shenault Jr., who finished with 50 yards) and Tavon Austin. However, each recorded just one catch. John Brown, who was recently added to the active roster from the practice squad, saw just four snaps and didn’t catch his only target.
  • Tight end Dan Arnold was kept off the stat sheet despite playing on a majority of offensive snaps. He’s been arguably the team’s most reliable weapon in the passing game, but he was held entirely in check by San Francisco’s defense.
  • Despite being on the field for 14 offensive snaps, Carlos Hyde didn’t receive a single carry. He was added to ease the burden on James Robinson, but it’s hard to run the ball much when the offense is in an early 17-0 hole for the second-straight week.

Defense

Analysis

  • The Jaguars suffered injuries to their cornerback group in this game, as well, as both Shaquill Griffin and Tyson Campbell exited the game. The snaps on the outside went to Nevin Lawson and Chris Claybrooks after that, but neither made much of an impact (though Lawson had three tackles).
  • Safety Rayshawn Jenkins was ejected in this one, and that gave opportunities at safety to second-year player Daniel Thomas, who had four tackles, and rookie Andre Cisco, who had three. Jags fans have eagerly awaited Cisco seeing the field, but he only registered 11 snaps in this one.
  • Roy Robertson-Harris was on the field for a majority of snaps, and he had one of his more productive games of the season, totaling three tackles and a sack. Elsewhere on the defensive line, Taven Bryan continues to see more reps than he did earlier in the season, though he didn’t impact the stat sheet.
  • Damien Wilson also briefly exited the game, allowing Shaquille Quarterman and Chapelle Russell to see limited action. Russell had a tackle while Quarterman didn’t record any stats

Snap counts from Jags’ Week 10 loss to Indianapolis

The Jags are starting to figure things out defensively, but now it’s the offense that is lagging behind.

Jacksonville couldn’t get a winning streak going after an impressive and emotional win against the Buffalo Bills in Week 9, falling 23-17 on the road to the Indianapolis Colts.

At one point, it looked like the game was heading for a blowout. The Colts jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the first quarter, and the Jags had to fight the whole game just to get back in it. Still, the team had a chance to win in the final minutes with the ball in quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s hands. But the rookie fumbled on a sack, and that sealed the loss.

Jacksonville played very well once again defensively in this game, but now it’s the offense that’s lagging. With the team now sitting at 2-7, here’s what we can learn from the snap counts this week.

*The following info was obtained by (NFLGSIS).

Offense

Analysis

  • Dan Arnold continues to see the most reps of any tight end, and for good reason. He’s become arguably the most reliable target for Lawrence in the passing game, totaling five catches for 67 yards on Sunday. Neither Chris Manhertz nor Luke Farrell were targeted, and their roles have almost been entirely centered around blocking in recent weeks.
  • James Robinson returned to the field on Sunday, and though he didn’t technically get the start, he saw the most reps of any running back. He saw 12 carries for 57 yards and a touchdown, while Carlos Hyde got just two carries. With Robinson getting healthier, expect him to see a lot more carries against San Francisco next week.
  • Receiver depth continues to be an issue, and even though the starting group hasn’t been particularly reliable in recent weeks (Jamal Agnew was targeted five times with no catches on Sunday), they aren’t rotating much. Laquon Treadwell and Tavon Austin saw a bit of action, but they were targeted just once each, and only Treadwell made a catch.
  • Malcom Brown got in on the action offensively, lining up as an eligible fullback on Robinson’s touchdown run. The Jags don’t have a fullback on the roster, and it will be interesting to see if Brown sees more offensive action in situations like this the rest of the year.

Defense

Analysis

  • The Jags seem to be pretty comfortable with their starters in the secondary, as none of them left the field for even a single defensive snap. Rudy Ford, who has been a major contributor the last few weeks, continues to see his snaps increase in the nickel spot. Tyson Campbell and Shaquill Griffin each had a pass breakup in the loss.
  • As good as Josh Allen has been this year, especially in recent weeks, finding the right guy to play opposite him has been a challenge. It seems the Jags have their answer in Dawuane Smoot, who had five tackles on Sunday. Allen, meanwhile, had another great game, hitting Carson Wentz three times in the backfield. K’Lavon Chaisson and Jihad Ward have seen their reps decrease with the emergence of Smoot.
  • The Jags are starting to get better play out of the defensive line’s interior, as Brown had five tackles (two of which were for a loss). Meanwhile, Taven Bryan, who had two sacks last week, had two quarterback hits and a tackle for loss this week. DaVon Hamilton, who saw as many snaps as Bryan, notched a sack on Wentz. Coach Urban Meyer has talked about the importance of getting a push inside, and the team seems to be improving in that regard.