Each week after the Bucs game, we’ll take a closer look at the snap count distribution on Tampa Bay’s offense and defense. Assess what you can learn from the players who played the most and least in the game.
Let’s take a closer look at the Bucks players with the most and least snaps. I51-27 big win They defeated the Saints on the road in a key divisional matchup.
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The way the Bucs used their wide receivers was interesting. Chris Godwin, who had 11 catches, 125 receiving yards, and two touchdowns, was the top skill position player with a snap completion rate of 94%. Mike Evans got off to a strong start with two catches for 34 yards on the first drive, but was visibly limping and playing hurt. His snap count rate was a season low at 57%, and the Bucs primarily used him on pitch counts on second and third down pass situations.
What many wanted to know was who would be the WR3 in Tampa Bay with Jalen McMillan back. The answer would be Sterling Shepard. Because he accounted for 75% of the snaps. Sheppard had three catches for 23 yards, four rushes for 31 yards, and unfortunately committed three penalties, leaving his mark on the entire game.
Bucks RB Sean Tucker – Photo courtesy of USA Today
McMillan barely played 18% of the snaps. He didn’t make the catch, and he also made a big mistake by not coming up with a pass from Baker Mayfield and flipping the ball into the air, allowing an easy interception for the Saints. Tampa Bay also relied heavily on Ryan Miller, who played 42% of the time, and the player who participated in practice had a 39-yard catch-and-run and also contributed to run blocking.
It was a Buck and Tuck show at running back, with Bucky Irving starting and Sean Tucker making a big impact. Neither player was overworked, and each got a fair amount of playing time, with Irving playing 64% and Tucker 38%. Each player scored a rushing touchdown, and Tucker also had a receiving score, making him a key piece of the Bucs’ offense.
Is less more for tight end Cade Otton? He had two catches for 15 yards, but found the end zone for the first time this season. Otto’s 81% playing time was his lowest this season. Payne Durham was used a little more, and the Bucks needed different personnel with Evans giving him a different look in Limited.
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So much for the platooning situation at inside linebacker. KJ Britt played 100% of the snaps, and he and Bucs cornerback Zion McCollum were the only Bucs defenders to play the entire game. Britt struggles in pass coverage, but doesn’t have many other options. tod bowles I chose to be with him.
Bucs DB Tykee Smith – Photo courtesy of USA Today
Because Tampa Bay had a big lead late in the game, the team was able to shuffle some of its backup defenders, which prevented starters like Lavonte David from playing his normal snap rate. The Bucks wasted no time getting back into the game shaking off the rust from Kariyah Kancey and Antoine Winfield Jr., with Kancey leading all defensive tackles with 63% and Winfield with 80%. He probably would have played more if the game had gone that way. Closer.
Credit should go to undrafted rookie free agent cornerback Tyreke Funderburk, who replaced the injured Jamel Dean and played 86 percent. Mr. Funderburk is by no means a responsible person, and depending on Mr. Dean’s availability, he will likely play a larger role in the future.
Another player worth noting is rookie nickelback Tykie Smith. Although he played 60% of the time, he made his presence felt in every play, recording a forced fumble and the first interception of his career.
The rotation at outside linebacker was relatively the same. With this result, we got to see a little more of Jose Ramirez. Chris Braswell recorded his first career sack, a half-sack.
