In fantasy football, one way to gain an edge over opponents is to look beyond the box score and examine player snap counts. While a quick scan of player stats can tell us who actually performed and produced, snap count data can give us an indicator of guys who are seeing the field on a consistent -- or inconsistent -- basis.
After all, opportunities breed fantasy points and snap counts are one of the more predictive metrics for fantasy football performance. This makes sense, intuitively, as the more a player is on the field, the more opportunities he'll have to touch the ball, and the more opportunities he'll have to score fantasy points.
In each of these weekly articles, I'll evaluate each position by looking at snap count, opportunity, and efficiency trends. All data, unless otherwise noted, comes from numberFire's Snap Count page.
Running Back
| Name | Team | Week 7 Snaps | Week 7 Snap % | YTD Snaps per Game | YTD Team Snap % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Edmonds | ARI | 51 | 61% | 29.3 | 40% |
| Kenyan Drake | ARI | 34 | 40% | 45.0 | 63% |
| Todd Gurley | ATL | 53 | 71% | 41.7 | 57% |
| Brian Hill | ATL | 17 | 23% | 19.0 | 26% |
| Keith Smith | ATL | 14 | 19% | 13.7 | 19% |
| Devin Singletary | BUF | 40 | 54% | 45.6 | 69% |
| Zack Moss | BUF | 35 | 47% | 28.8 | 41% |
| Mike Davis | CAR | 33 | 72% | 38.3 | 61% |
| Alex Armah | CAR | 4 | 9% | 9.9 | 15% |
| David Montgomery | CHI | 52 | 83% | 46.0 | 70% |
| Giovani Bernard | CIN | 57 | 76% | 28.7 | 38% |
| Samaje Perine | CIN | 19 | 25% | 6.0 | 8% |
| Kareem Hunt | CLE | 47 | 90% | 34.1 | 54% |
| D'Ernest Johnson | CLE | 2 | 4% | 10.7 | 16% |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | 37 | 66% | 61.0 | 80% |
| Tony Pollard | DAL | 19 | 34% | 16.0 | 21% |
| Melvin Gordon | DEN | 46 | 60% | 47.8 | 69% |
| Royce Freeman | DEN | 18 | 23% | 17.2 | 25% |
| Phillip Lindsay | DEN | 14 | 18% | 24.3 | 38% |
| D'Andre Swift | DET | 28 | 45% | 23.3 | 34% |
| Adrian Peterson | DET | 19 | 31% | 25.3 | 38% |
| Kerryon Johnson | DET | 14 | 23% | 16.8 | 25% |
| Jamaal Williams | GB | 55 | 89% | 34.0 | 52% |
| A.J. Dillon | GB | 14 | 23% | 7.8 | 12% |
| David Johnson | HOU | 54 | 79% | 48.6 | 80% |
| Duke Johnson | HOU | 20 | 29% | 19.0 | 29% |
| James Robinson | JAC | 57 | 90% | 42.6 | 65% |
| Bruce Miller | JAC | 10 | 16% | 8.0 | 12% |
| Dare Ogunbowale | JAC | 6 | 10% | 5.5 | 9% |
| Clyde Edwards-Helaire | KC | 27 | 53% | 43.7 | 64% |
| Le'Veon Bell | KC | 17 | 33% | 31.7 | 52% |
| DeAndre Washington | KC | 10 | 20% | 10.0 | 20% |
| Darrell Henderson | LA | 40 | 56% | 27.3 | 41% |
| Malcolm Brown | LA | 29 | 40% | 33.1 | 50% |
| Cam Akers | LA | 3 | 4% | 8.8 | 12% |
| Joshua Kelley | LAC | 38 | 47% | 29.5 | 41% |
| Justin Jackson | LAC | 31 | 38% | 26.3 | 38% |
| Gabe Nabers | LAC | 14 | 17% | 11.3 | 16% |
| Josh Jacobs | LV | 32 | 49% | 44.0 | 64% |
| Jalen Richard | LV | 19 | 29% | 15.2 | 22% |
| Devontae Booker | LV | 15 | 23% | 9.8 | 14% |
| Rex Burkhead | NE | 25 | 48% | 28.5 | 44% |
| Damien Harris | NE | 21 | 40% | 18.7 | 31% |
| James White | NE | 10 | 19% | 25.0 | 39% |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | 51 | 73% | 47.2 | 70% |
| Latavius Murray | NO | 23 | 33% | 22.2 | 33% |
| Wayne Gallman | NYG | 32 | 53% | 13.2 | 22% |
| Dion Lewis | NYG | 15 | 25% | 21.1 | 34% |
| Devonta Freeman | NYG | 12 | 20% | 27.2 | 46% |
| La'Mical Perine | NYJ | 40 | 70% | 24.2 | 38% |
| Frank Gore | NYJ | 16 | 28% | 25.4 | 38% |
| Boston Scott | PHI | 56 | 69% | 24.4 | 33% |
| Corey Clement | PHI | 18 | 22% | 9.4 | 13% |
| James Conner | PIT | 66 | 84% | 45.7 | 63% |
| Jaylen Samuels | PIT | 9 | 11% | 7.8 | 11% |
| Benny Snell Jr. | PIT | 6 | 8% | 14.8 | 21% |
| Carlos Hyde | SEA | 41 | 49% | 23.3 | 32% |
| Travis Homer | SEA | 16 | 19% | 15.5 | 24% |
| Chris Carson | SEA | 15 | 18% | 32.2 | 50% |
| DeeJay Dallas | SEA | 12 | 14% | 11.5 | 16% |
| Jeff Wilson | SF | 37 | 56% | 17.2 | 25% |
| JaMycal Hasty | SF | 15 | 23% | 9.5 | 14% |
| Jerick McKinnon | SF | 12 | 18% | 28.3 | 40% |
| Leonard Fournette | TB | 40 | 56% | 20.2 | 30% |
| Ronald Jones | TB | 31 | 43% | 36.4 | 52% |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | 42 | 74% | 47.0 | 68% |
| Jeremy McNichols | TEN | 15 | 26% | 17.2 | 25% |
| Khari Blasingame | TEN | 8 | 14% | 11.8 | 17% |
| J.D. McKissic | WSH | 34 | 49% | 33.3 | 50% |
| Antonio Gibson | WSH | 33 | 48% | 29.7 | 45% |
| Peyton Barber | WSH | 23 | 33% | 10.7 | 16% |
- Regrettably, there wasn't much value in the Los Angeles Chargers backfield this week as Justin Herbert rained fire all over the Jacksonville Jaguars secondary. But, with reports sprouting this week that Austin Ekeler could be out longer than expected, it's worth diving into how the team's running backs were used. In the first week that Ekeler missed in full (Week 5), Justin Jackson led the backfield in both snap share (59 percent) and opportunities (21). However, that flipped this week in favor of Joshua Kelley, who secured 17 opportunities on a 47 percent snap share, compared to 11 opportunities on a 37 percent snap share for Jackson. Next week, the Chargers will play the Denver Broncos in what could be an ugly divisional matchup.
- With two games under our belt without Bill O'Brien as the head coach of the Houston Texans, it's time we dive into their running back usage. In these two games, David Johnson has remained the clear bell-cow back, commanding a whopping 78 percent snap share and seeing 79 percent of the backfield opportunities. That said, Duke Johnson has maintained his role as a pass-catching specialist, earning seven targets to David Johnson's six over the past two weeks. According to Mike Clay, the Texans rank fifth in game-script-adjusted passing rate, demonstrating their proclivity for airing out the ball. That said, following a Week 8 bye, the Texans play their division rival Jaguars, who are top-five in fantasy points allowed to the running back position.
- For the first time in two games, Leonard Fournette saw decent usage, siphoning enough opportunities from Ronald Jones to give Jones his worst game since Week 3. Fournette saw his highest snap share of the year at 46 percent, while Jones saw his second-lowest snap share of the year at 43 percent. Jones still got 15 opportunities, which is great to see, but Fournette edged him out there, too, with 18 total opportunities. It should also be noted that Fournette ran 25 routes this week (per PFF), which is more than Jones has seen in any individual game this season. This usage could have been a function of game script as Tampa Bay led by double-digits for the entire second half. That said, this may be a sign that workhorse RoJo may no longer be the case while Fournette remains involved.
Wide Receiver
| Name | Team | Week 7 Snaps | Week 7 Snap % | YTD Snaps per Game | YTD Team Snap % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Hopkins | ARI | 80 | 95% | 65.7 | 91% |
| Christian Kirk | ARI | 66 | 79% | 51.0 | 70% |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | 66 | 79% | 57.0 | 80% |
| Andy Isabella | ARI | 42 | 50% | 23.1 | 33% |
| Julio Jones | ATL | 59 | 79% | 52.4 | 68% |
| Calvin Ridley | ATL | 58 | 77% | 57.7 | 79% |
| Brandon Powell | ATL | 25 | 33% | 14.4 | 20% |
| Russell Gage | ATL | 24 | 32% | 41.6 | 56% |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | ATL | 11 | 15% | 31.7 | 46% |
| Christian Blake | ATL | 5 | 7% | 10.7 | 15% |
| Stefon Diggs | BUF | 72 | 97% | 61.4 | 91% |
| Gabriel Davis | BUF | 70 | 95% | 46.0 | 68% |
| Cole Beasley | BUF | 61 | 82% | 41.6 | 61% |
| Isaiah McKenzie | BUF | 15 | 20% | 15.0 | 22% |
| D.J. Moore | CAR | 42 | 91% | 54.3 | 86% |
| Robby Anderson | CAR | 40 | 87% | 48.4 | 77% |
| Curtis Samuel | CAR | 22 | 48% | 40.0 | 63% |
| Seth Roberts | CAR | 19 | 41% | 13.3 | 22% |
| Darnell Mooney | CHI | 51 | 81% | 41.9 | 63% |
| Allen Robinson | CHI | 50 | 79% | 55.4 | 83% |
| Anthony Miller | CHI | 37 | 59% | 35.7 | 54% |
| Javon Wims | CHI | 18 | 29% | 19.0 | 28% |
| Cordarrelle Patterson | CHI | 13 | 21% | 12.3 | 19% |
| A.J. Green | CIN | 65 | 87% | 51.6 | 69% |
| Tee Higgins | CIN | 63 | 84% | 50.1 | 67% |
| Tyler Boyd | CIN | 60 | 80% | 58.3 | 78% |
| Mike Thomas | CIN | 16 | 21% | 23.3 | 31% |
| Rashard Higgins | CLE | 44 | 85% | 27.8 | 46% |
| Jarvis Landry | CLE | 40 | 77% | 47.0 | 73% |
| Donovan Peoples-Jones | CLE | 36 | 69% | 20.5 | 33% |
| Michael Gallup | DAL | 51 | 91% | 66.9 | 89% |
| Amari Cooper | DAL | 42 | 75% | 62.0 | 81% |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | 31 | 55% | 52.1 | 68% |
| Cedrick Wilson | DAL | 20 | 36% | 15.6 | 21% |
| Jerry Jeudy | DEN | 58 | 75% | 47.8 | 70% |
| Tim Patrick | DEN | 51 | 66% | 52.7 | 78% |
| K.J. Hamler | DEN | 30 | 39% | 37.5 | 53% |
| DaeSean Hamilton | DEN | 27 | 35% | 35.8 | 53% |
| Tyrie Cleveland | DEN | 13 | 17% | 5.6 | 8% |
| Marvin Jones | DET | 56 | 90% | 59.5 | 89% |
| Kenny Golladay | DET | 52 | 84% | 52.0 | 78% |
| Danny Amendola | DET | 33 | 53% | 33.3 | 50% |
| Jamal Agnew | DET | 13 | 21% | 13.5 | 20% |
| Davante Adams | GB | 57 | 92% | 54.3 | 79% |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | GB | 51 | 82% | 51.7 | 79% |
| Darrius Shepherd | GB | 29 | 47% | 23.5 | 38% |
| Malik Taylor | GB | 10 | 16% | 22.8 | 36% |
| Will Fuller | HOU | 67 | 99% | 51.3 | 84% |
| Brandin Cooks | HOU | 55 | 81% | 50.3 | 82% |
| Randall Cobb | HOU | 49 | 72% | 42.3 | 69% |
| Kenny Stills | HOU | 22 | 32% | 19.9 | 32% |
| D.J. Chark | JAC | 55 | 87% | 53.5 | 82% |
| Keelan Cole | JAC | 48 | 76% | 48.6 | 73% |
| Laviska Shenault | JAC | 47 | 75% | 44.2 | 67% |
| Chris Conley | JAC | 16 | 25% | 25.6 | 38% |
| Collin Johnson | JAC | 12 | 19% | 14.3 | 22% |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | 37 | 73% | 58.1 | 86% |
| Demarcus Robinson | KC | 34 | 67% | 42.4 | 62% |
| Byron Pringle | KC | 31 | 61% | 14.2 | 22% |
| Mecole Hardman | KC | 22 | 43% | 32.3 | 47% |
| Robert Woods | LA | 65 | 90% | 60.3 | 90% |
| Cooper Kupp | LA | 62 | 86% | 57.9 | 87% |
| Josh Reynolds | LA | 53 | 74% | 46.1 | 69% |
| Van Jefferson | LA | 3 | 4% | 13.4 | 19% |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | 69 | 85% | 59.5 | 81% |
| Mike Williams | LAC | 61 | 75% | 57.6 | 74% |
| Jalen Guyton | LAC | 54 | 67% | 53.0 | 73% |
| Tyron Johnson | LAC | 11 | 14% | 8.0 | 12% |
| Nelson Agholor | LV | 51 | 78% | 41.7 | 62% |
| Henry Ruggs | LV | 49 | 75% | 46.3 | 67% |
| Hunter Renfrow | LV | 35 | 54% | 36.3 | 53% |
| Rico Gafford | LV | 10 | 15% | 8.5 | 13% |
| Zay Jones | LV | 10 | 15% | 23.2 | 33% |
| Damiere Byrd | NE | 48 | 92% | 60.0 | 93% |
| Jakobi Meyers | NE | 41 | 79% | 15.8 | 28% |
| Julian Edelman | NE | 31 | 60% | 44.2 | 68% |
| N'Keal Harry | NE | 11 | 21% | 46.2 | 70% |
| Tre'Quan Smith | NO | 57 | 81% | 56.0 | 83% |
| Marquez Callaway | NO | 51 | 73% | 39.3 | 54% |
| Deonte Harris | NO | 20 | 29% | 18.8 | 29% |
| Austin Carr | NO | 13 | 19% | 13.0 | 19% |
| Darius Slayton | NYG | 55 | 92% | 56.0 | 91% |
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | 46 | 77% | 38.0 | 59% |
| Golden Tate | NYG | 28 | 47% | 39.5 | 66% |
| Austin Mack | NYG | 12 | 20% | 24.0 | 48% |
| Breshad Perriman | NYJ | 54 | 95% | 48.3 | 79% |
| Braxton Berrios | NYJ | 48 | 84% | 32.3 | 51% |
| Denzel Mims | NYJ | 45 | 79% | 45.0 | 79% |
| Jeff Smith | NYJ | 12 | 21% | 53.3 | 75% |
| Travis Fulgham | PHI | 78 | 96% | 54.8 | 79% |
| Greg Ward | PHI | 77 | 95% | 49.0 | 67% |
| DeSean Jackson | PHI | 39 | 48% | 39.8 | 53% |
| John Hightower | PHI | 30 | 37% | 40.4 | 56% |
| J.J. Arcega-Whiteside | PHI | 13 | 16% | 15.8 | 22% |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | 65 | 82% | 56.0 | 79% |
| Diontae Johnson | PIT | 59 | 75% | 38.6 | 55% |
| Chase Claypool | PIT | 51 | 65% | 43.0 | 59% |
| James Washington | PIT | 18 | 23% | 38.5 | 54% |
| Ray-Ray McCloud | PIT | 8 | 10% | 10.5 | 14% |
| D.K. Metcalf | SEA | 81 | 96% | 64.2 | 96% |
| Tyler Lockett | SEA | 78 | 93% | 63.0 | 94% |
| David Moore | SEA | 29 | 35% | 28.3 | 43% |
| Freddie Swain | SEA | 23 | 27% | 22.2 | 33% |
| Brandon Aiyuk | SF | 50 | 76% | 56.3 | 82% |
| Deebo Samuel | SF | 41 | 62% | 45.8 | 67% |
| Kendrick Bourne | SF | 30 | 45% | 47.0 | 69% |
| Richie James | SF | 16 | 24% | 11.0 | 17% |
| Mike Evans | TB | 62 | 86% | 58.0 | 84% |
| Chris Godwin | TB | 59 | 82% | 55.0 | 80% |
| Scotty Miller | TB | 43 | 60% | 37.9 | 55% |
| Tyler Johnson | TB | 29 | 40% | 29.6 | 42% |
| Justin Watson | TB | 12 | 17% | 29.2 | 43% |
| A.J. Brown | TEN | 53 | 93% | 57.3 | 82% |
| Corey Davis | TEN | 52 | 91% | 55.8 | 82% |
| Adam Humphries | TEN | 31 | 54% | 37.8 | 54% |
| Cam Sims | WSH | 61 | 88% | 15.4 | 22% |
| Terry McLaurin | WSH | 58 | 84% | 62.4 | 94% |
| Dontrelle Inman | WSH | 20 | 29% | 42.9 | 64% |
- I still don't know why teams feel the need to put their best weapons in on special teams to return kickoffs and punts, but here we are. Because of this mind-numbing decision, DeSean Jackson left the game before Philadelphia's final drive after getting rolled up on a punt return. Up to that point, Jackson had played on only 54 percent of snaps, so he wasn't getting a full workload anyway. But where I want to bring attention to is with the rest of the receiving corps, as it's likely that Jackson will miss several weeks due to this injury. It appears as though Travis Fulgham is the real deal as he's carved out a nice role in an offense that has clearly lacked playmakers this season. His 96 percent snap share was the highest for any Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver in a single game this season. Concurrently, Greg Ward had a 95 percent snap share, which, you guessed it, was the second-highest snap share for a Philadelphia wide receiver this season. Both of these guys look to be the top-two options at receiver right now until Alshon Jeffery and Jackson return.
- Apparently, Nelson Agholor has seen a career rebirth in his first season with the Las Vegas Raiders. While many expected Henry Ruggs to be the primary deep threat, Agholor has encroached on this territory, averaging a well-above-career-high 14.3 yards per target and 14.0 average depth of target. Agholor has seen a snap share of at least 78 percent in each of the Raiders' last four games, which is extremely significant for a wide receiver. On the other hand, Ruggs has gotten a snap share of 88 percent and 75 percent after missing two games due to injury. Hunter Renfrow remains in the mix as well, averaging a solid 50 percent snap share on the season, but his ceiling is capped with tight end Darren Waller seeing a lot of the same intermediate targets as Renfrow. It'll be tough to tell which of these receivers might pop off in a given week as it seems that they're all cannibalizing each other's opportunities.
- If you haven't followed, it appears as though Mecole Hardman is really only a direct backup to Tyreek Hill. In the past two games that Sammy Watkins has missed, Hardman has only been in on 40 and 43 percent of the plays, respectively. Much to the chagrin of many fantasy managers, Demarcus Robinson is the Watkins handcuff (if you can even call it that). While he had been involved before Watkins' injury (3 targets per game, 63 percent snap share), he has gotten snap shares of 95 and 67 percent in the past two games. Hill is the alpha in this offense with Travis Kelce heavily involved as well, but it's tough to trust any of those receiving options behind them on a weekly basis.
Tight End
| Name | Team | Week 7 Snaps | Week 7 Snap % | YTD Snaps per Game | YTD Team Snap % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Daniels | ARI | 42 | 50% | 36.9 | 52% |
| Dan Arnold | ARI | 21 | 25% | 33.9 | 48% |
| Hayden Hurst | ATL | 55 | 73% | 53.7 | 73% |
| Luke Stocker | ATL | 35 | 47% | 29.7 | 41% |
| Tyler Kroft | BUF | 58 | 78% | 31.7 | 49% |
| Reggie Gilliam | BUF | 13 | 18% | 4.5 | 7% |
| Ian Thomas | CAR | 32 | 70% | 40.7 | 64% |
| Chris Manhertz | CAR | 20 | 43% | 34.3 | 53% |
| Jimmy Graham | CHI | 48 | 76% | 47.0 | 71% |
| Cole Kmet | CHI | 20 | 32% | 21.0 | 31% |
| Demetrius Harris | CHI | 18 | 29% | 27.0 | 40% |
| Drew Sample | CIN | 73 | 97% | 56.7 | 76% |
| Harrison Bryant | CLE | 40 | 77% | 34.7 | 54% |
| David Njoku | CLE | 31 | 60% | 23.0 | 38% |
| Dalton Schultz | DAL | 45 | 80% | 57.1 | 76% |
| Blake Bell | DAL | 20 | 36% | 21.9 | 29% |
| Noah Fant | DEN | 54 | 70% | 49.2 | 71% |
| Nick Vannett | DEN | 35 | 45% | 26.2 | 38% |
| Albert Okwuegbunam | DEN | 31 | 40% | 27.5 | 39% |
| T.J. Hockenson | DET | 44 | 71% | 47.0 | 70% |
| Jesse James | DET | 25 | 40% | 33.2 | 49% |
| Isaac Nauta | DET | 6 | 10% | 12.0 | 17% |
| Marcedes Lewis | GB | 31 | 50% | 27.4 | 40% |
| Robert Tonyan | GB | 31 | 50% | 40.2 | 60% |
| Jace Sternberger | GB | 20 | 32% | 17.0 | 26% |
| Darren Fells | HOU | 53 | 78% | 41.6 | 67% |
| Pharaoh Brown | HOU | 19 | 28% | 16.8 | 26% |
| James O'Shaughnessy | JAC | 44 | 70% | 34.6 | 53% |
| Ben Ellefson | JAC | 19 | 30% | 19.0 | 30% |
| Travis Kelce | KC | 40 | 78% | 58.3 | 86% |
| Deon Yelder | KC | 14 | 27% | 9.8 | 16% |
| Nick Keizer | KC | 12 | 24% | 18.6 | 28% |
| Gerald Everett | LA | 55 | 76% | 32.9 | 49% |
| Johnny Mundt | LA | 46 | 64% | 14.0 | 20% |
| Hunter Henry | LAC | 62 | 77% | 62.2 | 85% |
| Virgil Green | LAC | 20 | 25% | 23.5 | 33% |
| Donald Parham Jr. | LAC | 18 | 22% | 8.7 | 11% |
| Darren Waller | LV | 59 | 91% | 63.2 | 92% |
| Jason Witten | LV | 21 | 32% | 24.5 | 36% |
| Foster Moreau | LV | 11 | 17% | 15.3 | 22% |
| Dalton Keene | NE | 24 | 46% | 24.0 | 46% |
| Ryan Izzo | NE | 23 | 44% | 49.7 | 75% |
| Jared Cook | NO | 34 | 49% | 35.8 | 53% |
| Josh Hill | NO | 30 | 43% | 29.3 | 43% |
| Adam Trautman | NO | 28 | 40% | 18.8 | 29% |
| Evan Engram | NYG | 50 | 83% | 53.1 | 86% |
| Kaden Smith | NYG | 36 | 60% | 26.6 | 43% |
| Chris Herndon | NYJ | 31 | 54% | 42.7 | 65% |
| Ryan Griffin | NYJ | 27 | 47% | 25.6 | 39% |
| Richard Rodgers | PHI | 69 | 85% | 31.3 | 42% |
| Jason Croom | PHI | 9 | 11% | 4.0 | 5% |
| Eric Ebron | PIT | 66 | 84% | 53.3 | 74% |
| Vance McDonald | PIT | 35 | 44% | 38.7 | 55% |
| Greg Olsen | SEA | 52 | 62% | 44.3 | 67% |
| Will Dissly | SEA | 49 | 58% | 30.3 | 45% |
| Jacob Hollister | SEA | 23 | 27% | 11.8 | 17% |
| George Kittle | SF | 60 | 91% | 65.6 | 97% |
| Ross Dwelley | SF | 22 | 33% | 23.6 | 34% |
| Rob Gronkowski | TB | 55 | 76% | 55.9 | 81% |
| Cameron Brate | TB | 12 | 17% | 14.3 | 20% |
| Jonnu Smith | TEN | 40 | 70% | 50.8 | 74% |
| Anthony Firkser | TEN | 15 | 26% | 24.0 | 34% |
| MyCole Pruitt | TEN | 15 | 26% | 23.0 | 33% |
| Logan Thomas | WSH | 54 | 78% | 56.7 | 85% |
| Jeremy Sprinkle | WSH | 28 | 41% | 13.9 | 20% |
| Temarrick Hemingway | WSH | 26 | 38% | 13.7 | 20% |
- Have a game, Cleveland Browns tight ends! In Sunday's shootout with the Cincinnati Bengals, Harrison Bryant and David Njoku combined for 7 receptions, 112 yards, and 3 touchdowns. Austin Hooper was ruled out just 90 minutes before kickoff, leaving Bryant and Njoku to take over the reins. Bryant led the two of them with a 77 percent snap share and would be my bet to thrive if Hooper continues to miss time. Njoku wasn't far behind with a 60 percent snap share, but with the trade deadline coming up next week, many eyes will be on the Browns to see whether they deal Njoku after trade rumors have swirled several times this year.
- Fortunately, Kyle Allen under center hasn't hurt the fantasy value of the ancillary players for the Washington Football Team. This includes Logan Thomas, who has found paydirt in back-to-back weeks. It was bound to happen, too, as Thomas has been near the top of the tight end ranks in several advanced metrics, which includes his snap share. On the season, Thomas is seeing the field on 85 percent of the team's snaps and hasn't had a game under 74 percent all season. A lot of this is due to the lack of competition that Thomas has in the tight end room. Jeremy Sprinkle is the only tight end on the team with two games with at least a 40 percent snap share, so we can be confident that Thomas will remain the team's primary tight end option.