NFL Colts’ snap counts analysis from Week 7 loss to Browns
The Indianapolis Colts (3-4) nearly pulled off a thrilling upset but fell short late in the fourth quarter, losing 39-38 to the Cleveland Browns (4-2) at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Despite being without their starting quarterback and right tackle, the Colts offense had arguably its best game of the season. It posted a season-high 38 points and 456 total yards.
Here’s a look at the snap counts on offense, defense and special teams from the Week 7 loss, followed by our analysis below:
Total plays
Offense: 70
Defense: 75
Special Teams: 40
Offense
Analysis
RBs Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss had a true split of 50% of the snaps. They also each saw 18 carries while Taylor had four targets to Moss’ two.
With Kylen Granson out due to a concussion, TE Drew Ogletree (60%) led the way while Mo Alie-Cox (46%) saw a season-high in snap share.
Rookie TE Will Mallory (13%) also factored in with Garanson out but played the fewest snaps on the offense.
Defense
Analysis
Four defenders played every snap on defense: S Julian Blackmon, CB Kenny Moore II, S Rodney Thomas II and LB Zaire Franklin.
The snap share for DT DeForest Buckner (92%) is the highest he’s seen since Week 11 of the 2020 season and is tied for the highest of his tenure with the Colts.
With Grover Stewart out, the Colts rotated far more on the interior, including a bump for Eric Johnson II (43%), who saw a career-high in snaps before an ankle injury removed him from the game.
CB Julius Brents suffered a quad injury, leading to fellow rookie Jaylon Jones (87%) posting a career-high in snaps. Also, Darell Baker Jr. (60%) filled in.
This is the second week in a row that Shaquille Leonard (70%) has had a firm grip on the No. 2 linebacker role.
Special Teams
Analysis
CB Tony Brown (78%) and LB Segun Olubi (78%) led the way on special teams.
LB E.J. Speed (60%), S Trevor Denbow (60%), LB Grant Stuard (60%) and S Nick Cross (60%) also saw significant work on special teams.
