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Georgia enters its SEC opener against Arkansas with significantly lower snap counts for starters compared to last season, a strategy Kirby Smart cites as evidence of a fresher, more experienced roster. While Georgia dominates early metrics, Arkansas seeks to capitalize on Georgia's limited game experience and their own resilience after a loss to Utah.
Seattle overcame a 10-0 deficit to beat the Patriots 13-10, despite Sam Darnold’s early injury and a slew of penalties, as Seattle leaned on a precise snap-count plan. The offense featured four primary targets (Jaxon Smith-Njigba, A.J. Barner, Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed) with Jadarian Price and George Holani splitting RB1 duties, and Brady Russell handling a career-high workload at fullback. Defensively, Rodney Thomas II played nearly every snap, Dante Fowler Jr. saw limited rushes, Tyrice Knight was mostly on early downs, and Josh Jobe solidified himself as the CB2 with Nehemiah Pritchett logging 53 snaps in the secondary. Seattle heads to Week 2 at the Arizona Cardinals.
Dante Moore played every offensive snap in Oregon’s 34-27 win over Boise State, with Davison and Hill splitting RB carries and McClellan, Stewart and Moore handling the bulk of receiving snaps. Jamari Johnson led the tight ends, while Laloulu anchored the O-line with Addison and Crader as primary tackles. On defense, Uiagalelei and Washington anchored the line, Jackson led the linebackers, and Finney/Obidegwu/Offord with Perich manned the secondary. Nasir Wyatt saw limited action and Gavin Nix didn’t play, signaling early depth-chart winners that will evolve in Week 2.
In Week 3 of the preseason, Philadelphia used 60 offensive and 67 defensive snaps vs. Cincinnati. QB reps were split: McKee 32, Dalton 25, Payton 3, highlighting ongoing QB2 debate. Carson Steele led RBs with 43 snaps; Dameon Pierce (12) and Jordan Mims (5) also saw work. Danny Gray (47) led WRs, with Watkins (34), Covey (29), and Moore (20) also seeing action; Makai Lemon had a disappointing night with 3 catches for 3 yards and a muffed punt. E.J. Jenkins (31) and Cameron Latu (23) handled tight end duties. Morris and Jordan each logged 60 snaps on the O-line; Zion Wilson and Gabe Hall topped the interior D-line. Andre' Sam starred on defense and special teams, but left with a lower-leg injury; three stars went to Sam, Dameon Pierce, and Carson Steele, and Sam earned the Week 3 game ball as the team continues roster battles and QB2 concerns.
Seattle’s 19–16 loss to Tennessee produced clear roster signals: Hart played almost every snap at tackle while Amari Kight sat out; Richman’s injury bumped Christian Haynes and Bryce Cabeldue into earlier action; Montorie Foster stayed active on offense and special teams, with Bobo out for the season leaving WR5 wide open; defensively Knight and O’Connell sat, Surratt and Paul Jr. logged heavy snaps, Finley started at safety for the second straight game, and Andre Fuller secured the nickel role while Igbinoghene and Pritchett handled the boundary; Seattle wraps up the preseason Friday vs. Kansas City.
In Preseason Week 2 against the Patriots, Philadelphia split QB reps with Tanner McKee leading at 38 snaps (16 of 22, 173 yards, 2 TDs) and Andy Dalton at 22; the backfield shone behind a strong second-team line, with Carson Steele and Will Shipley producing; Ja’Quinden Jackson left the game with an injury; Ringo nearly had a pick-six as the defense showed depth. The Eagles awarded three stars to Markel Bell, Willie Lampkin, and Drew Kendall, with Bell earning the Week 2 game ball, signaling strengthening roster depth beyond the starters.
San Francisco rolled to a 41-17 preseason victory over Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium, with De'Zhaun Stribling posting a game-high 90.5 offensive grade and rookie James Thompson Jr. leading the defense at 90.3; Brock Purdy was the top QB with a 64.1 offensive grade, while Adrian Martinez struggled (26.3) with two interceptions but a rushing TD. The 49ers allowed 17 pressures (mostly by the O-line), and the article highlights top performers and their snap counts across offense, defense, and special teams.
Philadelphia rested most of its starters but used the Ravens game to evaluate depth, with Jihaad Campbell the only projected 2026 starter to see time. Micah Morris started at left guard and Jake Majors played all 34 snaps at center, while Darius Cooper led the team with 21 receiving yards. On defense, Mac McWilliams struggled, Smael Mondon Jr. and Ty Robinson pressured the quarterback, and Deontae Lawson saw time on both defense and special teams. Several players remained on the injury report, and a number of linemen and rookies rotated in to assess roster spots and special-teams roles.
Seattle lost 17-7 to Dallas in a preseason game that exposed depth questions. Montorie Foster played a team-high 41 offensive snaps, led in receptions and yards, and scored Seattle’s lone TD, but with no special-teams reps his roster chances could be affected. Tory Horton sat as an established starter, while Bryce Cabeldue and Elijah Arroyo saw limited exposure (Arroyo logged 41 snaps into the fourth quarter). On defense, A.J. Finley and Bud Clark started at safety with Finley making big plays; Rodney Thomas II joined in later. The edge group featured O’Toole, Ivey, and Morris in the first half, with Knight active on the edge. rookies Fuller and Dansby had limited early action as Jean-Charles, Pritchett, and Igbinoghene handled first-half duties. Seattle heads to Nashville for a joint practice with the Titans.
In Philadelphia’s preseason opener against Baltimore, the Eagles logged 44 offensive snaps and 80 on defense. The offense looked vanilla and struggled for about 3.5 quarters, with Tanner McKee (19), Cole Payton (15), and Andy Dalton (10) sharing quarterback duties. Will Shipley led the backfield (16) with Ja’Quinden Jackson (11) and Tank Bigsby (10) also getting chances. Darius Cooper was the primary wide receiver target (2 receptions, 21 yards) while others were limited. On defense, Willie Lampkin and Markel Bell drew strong reviews, and Kelee Ringo delivered a notable interception. Lampkin earned the game ball as the top performer, with Bell and Ringo among the standout evaluative moments. The takeaway: the offense needs work, but Lampkin, Bell, and Ringo showed promising signs for roster decisions going forward.
In a mostly backup-heavy preseason matchup, the Bears rolled to a 34-10 win over the Browns, outgaining them 430-314 and earning more first downs while Cleveland held the clock. Defensive lineman Jamree Kromah exploded for 6 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, plus a forced fumble and recovery, with Beanie Bishop Jr. adding 2 interceptions. Chicago’s offense produced with QB Tyson Bagent going 13-for-22 for 169 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT, and QB Case Keenum going 9-for-10 for 151 yards with 2 TDs. Roschon Johnson led rushers with 8 carries for 34 yards; Kaden Davis had 4 receptions for 88 yards, and Salvon Ahmed added a 49-yard TD catch. Cairo Santos went 2-for-3 on field goals and 4-for-4 on extra points, while penalties remained minimal for the Bears.
In Week 17, the Eagles defeated the Bills with notable performances including Jalen Carter, who played extensively and made impactful plays, and key contributions from other defensive players. The game highlighted the Eagles' defensive strength and some offensive struggles, especially in the second half, with specific snap counts and player notes detailed. Carter was named the game ball, and the article emphasizes the importance of the defense for the Eagles' Super Bowl aspirations.
The Detroit Lions' Week 17 game against the Vikings was marked by self-inflicted mistakes, ineffective game planning, and significant injuries, leading to a poor offensive performance with high turnovers and limited adaptability in their snap counts across key positions, especially on the offensive line and in the secondary.
In Week 16, the Eagles defeated the Commanders with notable performances including Saquon Barkley's over 1000 rushing yards, strong receiver separation, and key defensive plays. The game featured detailed snap counts and player notes, highlighting contributions from various players and potential injury concerns, especially for linebacker Nakobe Dean.
In Week 10, the Eagles secured a win against the Packers with notable performances including Jaelan Phillips' impressive debut, Nakobe Dean's impactful play, and DeVonta Smith emerging as the WR1, while key players like Lane Johnson faced injury concerns.