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Detroit Lions Week 8 snap count observations: The struggle to find WR2 continues

Let’s take a closer look at the Detroit Lions Week 8 snap count in their 44-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Offense

Quarterbacks

Jared Goff: 58 snaps (94%)
David Blough: 4 (6%)

For the first time all season, the Lions benched Goff at the very end of the game. David Blough promptly was sacked and nearly lost the ball on one of his four plays.

Running backs

D’Andre Swift: 44 (71%)
Godwin Igwebuike: 11 (18%) — 15 special teams snaps (60%)
Jason Cabinda: 11 (18%) — 15 (60%)
Jermar Jefferson: 11 (18%)

With no Jamaal Williams, the Lions went heavy on D’Andre Swift when the game was still on the line.