Analyzing Colts’ snap counts from Week 3 win over Chiefs

Taking a look at the snap counts from the Colts’ upset win in Week 3.

The Indianapolis Colts (1-1-1) pulled off the upset win Sunday by taking down the Kansas City Chiefs (2-1) by a score of 20-17 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 3.

In what could be a turning point in the season, the Colts came out and showed they still have that fire. Even down a few key players, the Colts were able to string together strong defense with some timely plays on offense. They even got some help on a crucial penalty from defensive tackle Chris Jones on the final drive.

Here’s a look at the snap counts on offense, defense and special teams from the Week 3 win:

Analyzing Colts’ snap counts in Week 3 loss to Titans

Taking a look at the Colts’ snap counts in Week 3 against the Titans.

The Indianapolis Colts (0-3) dropped their third consecutive game to open the 2021 season when they traveled to Nissan Stadium only to fall 25-16 at the hands of the Tennessee Titans (2-1) on Sunday.

With a hobbled quarterback in Carson Wentz, the Colts offense was severely limited in what they could call. Still, he wound up playing every snap on the offensive side of the ball.

Let’s take a look at the snaps counts on offense, defense and special teams in the Week 3 loss:

Offense

Notes

QB Carson Wentz, RG Mark Glowinski, LT Eric Fisher and C Ryan Kelly all played 100% of the offensive snaps.
WRs Michael Pittman Jr. and Zach Pascal led the way in the passing game while Parris Campbell saw a season-high 80% of snaps.
G Chris Reed filled in for Quenton Nelson, who suffered a high-ankle sprain in the second quarter.
Julién Davenport and Matt Pryor rotated snaps at right tackle with the former leading the way.
For the first time this season, RB Nyheim Hines out-snapped Jonathan Taylor.

Defense & Special Teams

Notes

LBs Bobby Okereke and Darius Leonard saw 100% of the snaps.
CB Xavier Rhodes made his debut on Sunday and was right back into his starting role, playing 91% of the snaps.
As DE Kwity Paye suffered an early hamstring injury, Tyquan Lewis led the rotation as his replacement.
Kemoko Turay (34%) and Ben Banogu (19%) both saw season-highs in snap share.
In his second week with the team, S Andrew Sendejo played 32% of snaps as the third safety while also filling in for Khari Willis late in the game.
LBs Zaire Franklin and Matthew Adams paced the special teams snaps at 78% on Sunday.

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Colts’ snap counts from Week 3 win vs. Jets

Snap count breakdown from Week 3.

The Indianapolis Colts (2-1) moved into the win column again with a dominating 36-7 victory over the New York Jets (0-3) on Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium.

In what was another big day from the defense against a lowly offense, the Colts grabbed another three interceptions for the second week in a row. Two of them were taken back for touchdowns while the defense scored 16 points on the day.

Here’s a look at the offensive snap counts from the Week 3 win:

Analysis:

WR Zach Pascal led the room on Sunday playing 93% of snaps. His knowledge of the offense and blocking ability will keep him on the field almost all of the time.
WR T.Y. Hilton looked much better in the win but again played just 52% of the snaps in a run-heavy game script.
The backfield saw more of a true split with Jonathan Taylor leading the way, followed closely by Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins.
TE Mo Alie-Cox seems to be carving out his role quickly, out-snapping starter Jack Doyle.

Here’s a look at the defensive snap counts in Week 3:

Analysis:

The Colts were in nickel almost all of the time with T.J. Carrie, Xavier Rhodes and Kenny Moore all playing almost identical snaps.
LB Bobby Okereke had double the snaps of Anthony Walker. The takeover for the second-year backer seems to be happening quickly.
Rookie S Julian Blackmon again sees 64% of the snaps in his first start.
DE Ben Banogu and DT Tyquan Lewis got an increase in snaps from the last two weeks.

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