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C.J. Gardner-Johnson in on 48 of 49 defensive plays vs. Cardinals

The New Orleans Saints put the Arizona Cardinals away in a Week 8 game that wasn’t as close as the final score (31-9) implies. They accomplished that with some big contributions from rookies like defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and timely assistance from backup center Will Clapp, who finished out a two-minute drill before halftime in relief of injured starer Erik McCoy. Here are your Week 8 Saints snap counts.

Offensive Backfield

  • QB Drew Brees, 70/76 (92%)
  • RB Latavius Murray, 62/76 (82%)
  • FB Zach Line, 33/76 (43%)
  • QB Taysom Hill, 15/76 (20%)
  • RB Dwayne Washington, 6/76 (8%)
  • QB Teddy Bridgewater, 5/76 (7%)

It was great to see Brees back under center, taking this opportunity to shake off some rust and cruise to a win before New Orleans’ bye week.