Between the Lines: Week 1 Snap Count Analysis
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens - A One-Sided Affair
Quarterbacks: Joe Flacco (68%), Lamar Jackson (39%)
Running Backs: Javorius Allen (38%), Alex Collins (34%), Kenneth Dixon (28%)
Wide Receivers: Michael Crabtree (66%), John Brown (60%), Willie Snead (53%)
Tight Ends: Nick Boyle (68%), Maxx Williams (55%), Mark Andrews (28%)
It's tough to glean much from this one as Baltimore put the smackdown on Buffalo and rested it's starters late. While the new-look receiving corps spread the love, John Brown appears healthy and it looks like he'll be used often. Better days are ahead for Alex Collins, who saw his snaps reduced after a lost fumble.
Cincinnati Bengals - Mixon Takes the Next Step
Quarterback: Andy Dalton (100%)
Running Backs: Joe Mixon (76%), Giovani Bernard (25%)
Wide Receivers: A.J. Green (95%), Tyler Boyd (87%), John Ross (65%)
Tight Ends: C.J. Uzomah (65%), Tyler Eifert (40%), Tyler Kroft (31%)
Tyler Eifert isn't ready for a full workload, but Joe Mixon sure is. The second-year back looks to be taking the next step in his ascendance and makes a great trade target. John Ross is the third receiver option but should see a higher target and snap rate than teammate Tyler Boyd.
Cleveland Browns - No Room for Chubb
Quarterback: Tyrod Taylor (100%)
Running Backs: Carlos Hyde (53%), Duke Johnson (46%), Nick Chubb (5%)
Wide Receivers: Jarvis Landry (91%), Josh Gordon (78%), Rashard Higgins (61%)
Tight Ends: David Njoku (88%), Darren Fells (43%)
There is no room for Nick Chubb in this backfield as both Carlos Hyde and Duke Johnson have carved out their roles. Davd Njoku is primed for premier tight end duties.
Pittsburgh Steelers - Confidence in Conner
Quarterback: Ben Roethlisberger (100%)
Running Backs: James Conner (92%)
Wide Receivers: Antonio Brown (99%), JuJu Smith-Schuster (75%), Justin Hunter (61%), James Washington (13%)
Tight End: Jesse James (82%)
James Conner got elite usage in Week 1 and will continue to command it as long as Le'Veon Bell holds out. On more of a minor note, rookie James Washington is not quite up to speed.
