Between the Lines: Week 14 Snap Count Analysis
AFC East
Buffalo Bills - Foster the People
Quarterbacks: Josh Allen (100%),
Running Backs: Marcus Murphy (53%), Chris Ivory (36%), LeSean McCoy (12%)
Wide Receivers: Robert Foster (96%), Zay Jones (91%), Isaiah McKenzie (78%), Deonte Thompson (14%)
Tight End: Charles Clay (55%), Logan Thomas (47%)
After playing no more than 59% of the Buffalo Bills' snaps in any previous game, rookie Robert Foster set a new career high by being on the field 96% of the time in his first game since Kelvin Benjamin was released. He made good use of his time, leading the Bills in receptions and yards and finishing second to Zay Jones in targets. He'll look for a repeat performance this week when the Bills face the Detroit Lions.
Miami Dolphins - Two-headed Backfield
Quarterback: Ryan Tannehill (96%)
Running Backs: Kenyan Drake (50%), Frank Gore (50%)
Wide Receivers: DeVante Parker (88%), Kenny Stills (83%), Danny Amendola (48%), Brice Butler (40%)
Tight Ends: Nick O'Leary (50%), Michael Gesicki (42%), Durham Smythe (42%)
Hey, the Miami Dolphins might have found the perfect one-two punch. Take a veteran back who's been in the league since the 80's (Frank Gore has been playing that long, right?) and pair him up with a young up-and-comer who makes superstar tight ends look like fools on 69-yard last-second scampers into the end zone. How can they lose?
New England Patriots - Two Percent
Quarterback: Tom Brady (100%)
Running Backs: Sony Michel (41%), James White (40%), Rex Burkhead (21%)
Wide Receivers: Julian Edelman (91%), Josh Gordon (87%), Chris Hogan (41%), Cordarrelle Patterson (22%)
Tight End: Rob Gronkowski (95%/2%)
Two percent. That's the percentage of defensive snaps Rob Gronkowski played in the New England Patriots' Week 14 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Methinks that number might drop to zero from here on out. On the offensive side of the ball, 40% is a season-low rate for White, and 41% matches Michel's lowest mark of the last three weeks. Burkhead isn't playing big snaps, but he's certainly cutting into the work available for the other backs.
New York Jets - Elijah? I Hardly Knew Ya!
Quarterback: Sam Darnold (94%)
Running Backs: Elijah McGuire (74%), Trenton Cannon (33%)
Wide Receivers: Quincy Enunwa (81%), Robby Anderson (70%), Jermaine Kearse (52%)
Tight Ends: Chris Herndon (76%), Eric Tomlinson (39%), Jordan Leggett (35%)
Isaiah Crowell left Sunday's win over the Buffalo Bills with a foot injury. In stepped Elijah McGuire, and he made a name for himself as we head into the fantasy semi-finals. Rostered in just 7% of Yahoo leagues, McGuire rushed for 60 yards and a score on 17 carries and added 23 yards through the air. If Crowell is out, he becomes a must pickup for those teams that have been hit by the injury bug (there are too many to list).
