Continuing on with our look back at the Indianapolis Colts’ Week 12 performance against the Kansas City Chiefs, let’s highlight some noteworthy snap count figures.
For the most part, when it comes to playing time, there aren’t many huge surprises, but each week, even when beyond the halfway point in the season, there are a few things we can glean.
So, with help from PFF, here are a few quick notes from the Colts’ snap count totals from Week 12.
A hefty workload for the defense
The Chiefs’ offense would hold the ball for over 17 minutes longer than the Colts, which led to Kansas City running a lot more plays than Indianapolis. Sauce Gardner and Zaire Franklin were on the field for 96 plays in this game. Ninety-six plays.
What about the Colts’ offense?
In comparison, PFF credited the Colts’ offense with running 51 total plays. Alec Pierce was on the field for 49 of them, while Jonathan Taylor played 46, Tyler Warren 44, and Michael Pittman 42.
Charvarius Ward returns
In his first game back from injured reserve, Ward would play 90 snaps. He allowed four receptions on eight targets for 61 yards with a pass breakup.
A thin defensive tackle rotation
Without DeForest Buckner, the Colts continue to rely primarily on three defensive tackles. This is a position where four or even five players can see regular snaps. Adetomiwa Adebawore played 74 snaps, Grover Stewart 64, and Neville Gallimore 39. Eric Johnson played only 11.
Defensive end rotation
Laiatu Latu and Kwity Paye shouldered the bulk of the workload at another position that is often heavily rotated. Latu played 81 snaps, and Paye played 72. Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis — both of whom returned from injury — played 28 snaps and 15 snaps, respectively. JT Tuimoloau played eight.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 5 noteworthy snap count observations from Colts’ loss vs. Chiefs
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Colts Wire / Colts Wire
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