Let’s take a closer look at the Detroit Lions Week 3 snap counts from their 28-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Offense
Quarterbacks
Jared Goff: 78 (100% of offensive snaps)
Running backs
Jamaal Williams: 35 (45%)
D’Andre Swift: 32 (41%)
Craig Reynolds: 13 (17%) — 8 special teams snaps (29%)
Justin Jackson: 0 (0%) — 16 (57%)
Swift entered the game nursing an ankle injury, then suffered a shoulder injury, further limiting his availability. That expanded the need for the reserve backs to step up, with Williams leading the way in most categories.