To get a better sense of the Detroit Lions’ strategy against the Los Angeles Rams in their 26-20 overtime victory, let’s take a closer look at their personnel choices.
Here’s a detailed look at the team’s Week 1 snap counts for the 2024 season.
Offense
Quarterbacks
Jared Goff: 70 (100%)
Hendon Hooker: DNP
Goff stayed healthy, allowing Hendon Hooker to spend the game logging mental reps and enjoying the crazy Ford Field environment.
Running backs
Jahmyr Gibbs: 31 (51%)
David Montgomery: 30 (49%)
Sione Vaki: 2 (3%) — 18 special teams snaps (69%)
Craig Reynolds: 0 (0%) — 18 (69%)
Given how good Montgomery was, it may be a bit surprising to see Gibbs outsnap him in this game, even if it was only by one.