Pride of Detroit
A look at the Detroit Lions’ Week 12 snap counts against the Indianapolis Colts, including ...
Let’s take a detailed look at the Detroit Lions’ Week 12 snap counts from their 24-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Let’s take a look at how things shook out.
Quarterbacks
Jared Goff: 72 (100%)
Hendon Hooker: 0 (0%)
Outside of a couple of missed throws when targeting Sam LaPorta, and a couple of sacks where he held onto the ball too long, Goff had another solid day at the office. The Lions' offense had 72 offensive snaps and dominated the time of possession, holding the ball for 37 minutes, compared to the Colts' 23.
Running backs
Jahmyr Gibbs: 48 (67%)
David Montgomery: 21 (29%)
Craig Reynolds: 3 (4%) — 18 special teams snaps (75%)
Sione Vaki: 1 (1%) — 20 (83%)
The Lions were rolling along in their traditional split of snaps between Gibbs and Montgomery, but a shoulder injury to Montgomery pulled him from the game early, leading to a disproportional distribution of snaps. Reynolds got on the field during the final series, spelling Gibbs, while Vaki saw the field early in the second half, split out wide—which smells like they’re setting something up for later.
Tight ends
Sam LaPorta: 67 (93%)
Brock Wright: 34 (47%) — 4 (17%)
Shane Zylstra: 6 (8%) — 17 (71%)
A healthy LaPorta played all but five offensive snaps, but as mentioned earlier, he still seems to be looking for his groove with Goff. Wright’s numbers dropped back down to normal, while Zylstra only got on the field a couple of times.
Wide receivers
Amon-Ra St. Brown: 68 (94%) — 3 (12%)
Jameson Williams: 60 (83%)
Tim Patrick: 36 (50%)
Kalif Raymond: 10 (14%) — 6 (25%)
Allen Robinson: 4 (6%)
A very traditional distribution of snaps amongst the receiver group, with St. Brown and Williams leading the way, while Patrick made the most of his snaps this week and was rewarded with four receptions for 55 yards, his largest output as a Lion.
Raymond’s injury looks like it could cost him some time, so that means more opportunities for Robinson and a likely roster elevation of a practice squad receiver in the near future. Tom Kennedy has been the preferred option on offense in the past but has already used two of his three roster elevations. Maurice Alexander’s special teams prowess could lead to him getting an opportunity.
Offensive line
Penei Sewell: 72 (100%) — 4 (17 %)
Graham Glasgow: 72 (100%) — 4 (17 %)
Kevin Zeitler: 72 (100%) — 4 (17 %)
Frank Ragnow: 72 (100%)
Taylor Decker: 58 (81%)
Dan Skipper: 15 (21%) — 4 (17%)
Michael Niese: 1 (1%) — 4 (17%)
Christian Mahogany: 0 (0%) — 4 (17%)
Kayode Awosika: INACTIVE
Colby Sorsdal: INACTIVE
Giovanni Manu: INACTIVE
Skipper was on the field as a sixth-offensive lineman for the second time against the Colts when Decker was injured, and a [little-known NFL rule led to a unique offensive line...
