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Detroit Lions snap count analysis: 6 rookie draft picks play over 50% of snaps vs. Seahawks

Let’s take a closer look at the Detroit Lions’ Week 17 snap counts from their 51-29 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Offense

Quarterbacks

Tim Boyle: 63 (100%)

Running backs

D’Andre Swift: 36 (57%)
Jamaal Williams: 20 (32%)
Craig Reynolds: 14 (22%) — 19 special teams snaps (59%)
Godwin Igwebuike: 0 (0%) — 19 (59%)

D’Andre Swift saw the most playing time among Detroit’s tailbacks, but that appears to only be related to game situation. When it came to carrying the ball, the Lions rode primarily with Jamaal Williams (11 carries) and Craig Reynolds (four carries).