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While the score may not matter when it comes to NFL preseason football, it's still interesting to take a look at not only how players performed but how often they played. Here are some snap count observations from the Philadelphia Eagles 42-35 loss to the New England Patriots on Friday night. (Recap)
Starters
As expected, the Eagles starters played for a good portion of the first half. Due to the offense being unable to stay on the field, however, the starters only logged 18 snaps... which is about the same amount they had last week against the Chicago Bears. The starting defensive players played about anywhere from 16 to 22.
Rookie draft picks
OLB Marcus Smith II - 73 (80%)
WR Jordan Matthews - 39 (63%)
WR Josh Huff (shoulder) - 4 special teams
CB Jaylen Watkins (hamstring) - DNP
DE Taylor Hart - 33 (36%)
S Ed Reynolds II - 11 (12%)
NT Beau Allen - 16 (18%)
It's good to see the Eagles top two draft picks getting a lot of playing time.
Quarterbacks
Nick Foles - 18 (29%)
Mark Sanchez - 17 (27%)
Matt Barkley - 27 (44%)
G.J. Kinne - 0
Players who played a lot
At least 50% snaps.
Offense
WR Ifeanyi Momah - 42 (68%)
WR Jordan Matthews - 39 (63%)
WR Jeff Maehl - 33 (53%)
OT Lane Johnson - 31 (50%)
OT Andrew Gardner - 31 (50%)
OG Matt Tobin - 31 (50%)
OG Dennis Kelly - 31 (50%)
C David Molk - 31 (50%)
Defense
CB Curtis Marsh - 76 (84%)
OLB Marcus Smith II - 73 (80%)
S Nate Allen - 51 (56%)
CB Roc Carmichael - 50 (55%)
OLB Travis Long - 47 (52%)
Players who played but did not play a lot
Offense
WR Brad Smith - 5 (8%)
WR B.J. Cunningham - 5 (8%)
TE Emil Igwenagu - 0 offensive snaps, 6 special teams
Defense
S Ed Reynolds II - 11 (12%)
NT Damion Square - 11 (12%)
S Daytawion Lowe - 11 (12%)
Played, left early, did not return (Injury)
CB Cary Williams (hamstring) - 10 defense
WR Josh Huff (shoulder) - 4 special teams
CB Brandon Boykin (cramps) - 41 defense
Didn't play
WR Jeremy Maclin (hamstring)
WR Riley Cooper (foot)
CB Nolan Carroll II (hamstring)
RB Chris Polk (hamstring)
RB Matthew Tucker (hamstring)
RB David Fluellen (calf)
ILB Jake Knott (hamstring)
CB Jaylen Watkins (hamstring)
C Julian Vandervelde (back)
Healthy
K Carey Spear
QB G.J. Kinne
OLB Bryan Braman
...
There weren't any snaps left for Spear or Kinne but I'm not sure why Braman didn't play.
Offense snap counts
Position | Player | Snaps | Snap% |
---|---|---|---|
WR | Ifeanyi Momah | 42 | 68% |
WR | Jordan Matthews | 39 | 63% |
WR | Jeff Maehl | 33 | 53% |
OT | Andrew Gardner | 31 | 50% |
C | David Molk | 31 | 50% |
OG | Dennis Kelly | 31 | 50% |
OT | Lane Johnson | 31 | 50% |
OG | Matt Tobin | 31 | 50% |
TE | James Casey | 27 | 42% |
QB | Matt Barkley | 27 | 44% |
RB | Henry Josey | 27 | 44% |
OT | Allen Barbre | 18 | 29% |
OG | Evan Mathis | 18 | 29% |
OG | Todd Herremans | 18 | 29% |
OT | Jason Peters | 18 | 29% |
C | Jason Kelce | 18 | 29% |
QB | Nick Foles | 18 | 29% |
WR | Damaris Johnson | 18 | 29% |
WR | Arrelious Benn | 17 | 27% |
QB | Mark Sanchez | 17 | 27% |
TE | Brent Celek | 15 | 24% |
RB | LeSean McCoy | 15 | 24% |
WR | Will Murphy | 14 | 23% |
TE | Zach Ertz | 13 | 21% |
OT | Kevin Graf | 13 | 21% |
OG | Josh Andrews | 13 | 21% |
OT | Michael Bamiro | 13 | 21% |
OG | Karim Barton | 13 | 21% |
OG | Donald Hawkins | 13 | 21% |
TE | Trey Burton | 13 | 21% |
RB | Darren Sproles | 8 | 13% |
WR | Kadron Boone | 7 | 11% |
TE | Blake Annen | 7 | 11% |
WR | Quron Pratt | 6 | 10% |
WR | Brad Smith | 5 | 8% |
WR | B.J. Cunningham | 5 | 8% |
Defense snap counts
Position | Player | Snaps | Snap% |
---|---|---|---|
CB | Curtis Marsh | 76 | 84% |
OLB | Marcus Smith II | 73 | 80% |
S | Nate Allen | 51 | 56% |
CB | Roc Carmichael | 50 | 55% |
OLB | Travis Long | 47 | 52% |
S | Earl Wolff | 44 | 48% |
CB | Brandon Boykin | 41 | 45% |
ILB | Casey Matthews | 35 | 38% |
ILB | Jason Phillips | 34 | 37% |
ILB | Emmanuel Acho | 33 | 36% |
DE | Taylor Hart | 33 | 36% |
ILB | Najee Goode | 31 | 34% |
OLB | Brandon Graham | 28 | 31% |
NT | Wade Keliikipi | 27 | 30% |
DE | Vinny Curry | 27 | 30% |
DE | Brandon Bair | 27 | 30% |
S | Keelan Johnson | 25 | 27% |
S | Malcolm Jenkins | 22 | 24% |
CB | Bradley Fletcher | 22 | 24% |
ILB | Mychal Kendricks | 22 | 24% |
DE | Frank Mays | 20 | 22% |
DE | Fletcher Cox | 19 | 21% |
DE | Joe Kruger | 18 | 20% |
OLB | Connor Barwin | 18 | 20% |
S | Chris Maragos | 17 | 19% |
OLB | Trent Cole | 16 | 18% |
DE | Cedric Thornton | 16 | 18% |
NT | Beau Allen | 16 | 18% |
DE | Alejandro Villanueva | 15 | 16% |
ILB | DeMeco Ryans | 15 | 16% |
S | Davon Morgan | 14 | 15% |
OLB | Josh Kaddu | 13 | 14% |
NT | Bennie Logan | 13 | 14% |
S | Ed Reynolds II | 11 | 12% |
NT | Damion Square | 11 | 12% |
S | Daytawion Lowe | 11 | 12% |
CB | Cary Williams | 10 | 11% |
Special teams counts
Position | Player | Snaps | Snaps% |
---|---|---|---|
ILB | Casey Matthews | 22 | 69% |
ILB | Jason Phillips | 20 | 62% |
CB | Roc Carmichael | 18 | 56% |
S | Chris Maragos | 17 | 19% |
TE | James Casey | 15 | 47% |
OLB | Brandon Graham | 14 | 44% |
S | Earl Wolff | 13 | 41% |
OLB | Travis Long | 13 | 41% |
K | Alex Henery | 12 | 38% |
ILB | Najee Goode | 11 | 34% |
S | Ed Reynolds II | 11 | 34% |
CB | Curtis Marsh | 11 | 34% |
WR | Arrelious Benn | 10 | 31% |
WR | Damaris Johnson | 9 | 28% |
OLB | Marcus Smith II | 8 | 25% |
NT | Beau Allen | 8 | 25% |
P | Donnie Jones | 7 | 22% |
LS | Jon Dorenbos | 7 | 22% |
CB | Brandon Boykin | 7 | 22% |
TE | Zach Ertz | 7 | 12% |
NT | Bennie Logan | 7 | 22% |
WR | Brad Smith | 6 | 19% |
S | Nate Allen | 6 | 19% |
TE | Emil Igwenagu | 6 | 19% |
DE | Vinny Curry | 5 | 16% |
WR | Josh Huff | 4 | 12% |
ILB | Emmanuel Acho | 4 | 12% |
S | Malcolm Jenkins | 4 | 12% |
NT | Damion Square | 4 | 12% |
OLB | Josh Kaddu | 4 | 12% |
S | Davon Morgan | 4 | 12% |
OG | Evan Mathis | 4 | 12% |
OG | Todd Herremans | 4 | 12% |
WR | Ifeanyi Momah | 4 | 12% |
WR | Jeff Maehl | 4 | 12% |
OG | Matt Tobin | 4 | 12% |
RB | Henry Josey | 4 | 12% |
OT | Allen Barbre | 4 | 12% |
TE | Trey Burton | 4 | 12% |
CB | Bradley Fletcher | 3 | 9% |
DE | Brandon Bair | 3 | 9% |
TE | Blake Annen | 2 | 6% |
WR | Will Murphy | 2 | 6% |
OT | Andrew Gardner | 2 | 6% |
C | David Molk | 2 | 6% |
OT | Kevin Graf | 2 | 6% |
OG | Josh Andrews | 2 | 6% |
DE | Cedric Thornton | 2 | 6% |
OG | Dennis Kelly | 2 | 6% |
OT | Lane Johnson | 2 | 6% |
WR | Kadron Boone | 2 | 6% |
CB | Cary Williams | 1 | 3% |
OLB | Connor Barwin | 1 | 3% |
RB | Darren Sproles | 1 | 3% |