Detroit Lions Week 9 Snap Counts and Personnel Usage Against Vikings

The Detroit Lions faced a challenging matchup in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings, culminating in a 27-24 loss. Coming off their bye week, the Lions’ personnel adjustments proved pivotal. This article examines the snap counts and usage of various players during the game.

Detroit Lions Week 9 Personnel Snap Counts Against the Vikings

Here’s a breakdown of the snap counts for key players in the Lions’ Week 9 game:

Quarterback Usage

• Jared Goff: 64 snaps (100%)
• Kyle Allen: 0 snaps (0%)

Goff was the only quarterback on the field, though his on-field performance raised concerns despite solid statistics.

Running Backs Performance

• Jahmyr Gibbs: 42 snaps (66%)
• David Montgomery: 24 snaps (38%)
• Sione Vaki: 0 snaps (0%)

The Lions relied heavily on Gibbs, yet he struggled, marking one of his worst performance metrics despite a higher snap count.

Wide Receiver Dynamics

• Amon-Ra St. Brown: 61 snaps (95%)
• Jameson Williams: 58 snaps (91%)
• Kalif Raymond: 29 snaps (45%)
• Isaac TeSlaa: 3 snaps (5%)

The snap distribution highlighted the Lions’ preference for their top receivers, with rookie TeSlaa still developing.

Tight End Contributions

• Sam LaPorta: 64 snaps (100%)
• Brock Wright: 35 snaps (55%)
• Ross Dwelley: 0 snaps (0%)

LaPorta played every offensive snap, showcasing his importance in the Lions’ offense. This was his first time achieving a full snap count this season.

Offensive Line Adjustments

• Penei Sewell: 64 snaps (100%)
• Graham Glasgow: 64 snaps (100%)
• Taylor Decker: 54 snaps (84%)
• Tate Ratledge: 59 snaps (92%)
• Christian Mahogany: 57 snaps (89%)

Several offensive linemen were injured during the game, prompting significant adjustments. Glasgow remained unscathed, while Decker missed some snaps, increasing pressure on the line.

Defensive Snap Counts

• Aidan Hutchinson: 61 snaps (98%)
• Alim McNeill: 51 snaps (82%)
• Jack Campbell: 62 snaps (100%)
• Alex Anzalone: 62 snaps (100%)
• Derrick Barnes: 62 snaps (100%)

Remarkably, three linebackers played every defensive snap, emphasizing their crucial role in stopping the Vikings’ offensive efforts.

Injury Impact and Future Considerations

With Christian Mahogany expected to miss a significant amount of time due to injury, the Lions may need to adjust their roster. Potential candidates for promotion from the practice squad include Michael Niese and Kingsley Eguakun.

As the trade deadline approaches on November 4, the Lions could look to bolster their offensive line further. This week’s game revealed both the strengths and areas needing improvement in their personnel strategy.