Ravens Snap Count Analysis, Week 2: Rookie defenders take on elevated roles

In Week 2, the Ravens had three more offensive snaps than they did in the first week of the season. Lamar Jackson, along with several other starters, left the game on the Ravens’ final drive, when they were comfortably ahead by 24 points. Andrew Vorhees played all snaps in the front row, along with Daniel Faalele and Roger Rosengarten. Stanley and Linderbaum came on late.

Mark Andrews was the offensive player with the most snaps. He caught one pass out of two targets despite having an 80% share (45 snaps). Charlie Kolar, who played 33 snaps behind him, also saw a significant role but Jackson did not target him. Zaire Mitchell Paden played 14 snaps for the second week in a row.

Zay Flowers took fewer snaps this week than last, but he still dominated wide receivers with 44 snaps (79%) Tylan Wallace played 28 snaps, which was almost equal to Rashod Bateman’s 33 snaps. Devontez Walker, who is further down in the depth chart played 13 snaps to Deandre’s 10, but both players were able to make the most of the limited time they had. Walker scored two touchdowns, and Hopkins also caught a touchdown for the second consecutive game.

Derrick Henry played slightly more snaps this week than last, with 34 (61%). He only gained 23 rushing yardage on 11 carries. Justice Hill, however, converted six touches into 25 yards total in just 22 snaps. Rasheen Ali didn’t play a single snap, but he was forced to leave the game due to a concussion.

The Ravens defense played fewer snaps than they did in Week 1, and appeared more refreshed and revitalized. Marlon Humphrey, who played 51 snaps in the game, and Kyle Van Noy, who played 12 snaps out of the game before its conclusion due to injury. No one played 100% of snaps in the defensive half of the game.

Nate Wiggins, a cornerback from the New York Jets, was the closest with a total of 69 snaps. Malaki Starks and Kyle Hamilton played more than 60 snaps each, as did Roquan. T.J. Tampa replaced Jaire Alexander who was scratched and played 16 snaps, including a crucial fourth-down pass breakdown. Keyon Martin (22 snapped) and Reuben Lowery (5 snaps), both UDFA freshmen, saw more action.

Teddye Buchanan, a rookie linebacker who started next to Smith played 60 snaps (82%) of his total. Buchanan reduced Trenton Simpson’s playing time in Week 1, but now appears to be the starter. Simpson played just 15 snaps in the Browns game, a dramatic drop from his season-opening performance.

Van Noy’s departure opened the door to rookie Mike Green playing more on the edge. He had a snap share of 62% (45 snaps total), just behind Tavius Robinson, who led the position with 48 snaps. Odafe Oweh took 41 snaps. Van Noy was not the only edge rusher to have a significant impact. All four were able to combine for multiple quarterback hits, sacks and pressures against Flacco.

Travis Jones (44 Snaps) and Nnamdi madubuike (43) dominated the playing time in the front, but they were not as taxed this week as they had been last week. Broderick Washington was third among defensive linemen with 26 snaps, but Aeneas peebles saw an increase in playing time (22 snaps).

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