Week 3 of the NFL season was a big one for the Detroit Lions. They faced off against the Chicago Bears in a divisional matchup that had fans on the edge of their seats. While the Lions ultimately came up short, losing 24-14, there were some standout performances from players on both sides of the ball. In this article, we'll take a look at the snap count for the Lions in Week 3 and examine which players saw the most playing time.
Before we dive into the snap count, let's take a quick look at the Lions' performance in Week 3. Despite the loss, there were some positives to take away from the game. Quarterback Jared Goff continued to show improvement, throwing for 299 yards and two touchdowns. The Lions' defense also had a strong showing, holding the Bears to just 24 points and forcing two turnovers. However, penalties and turnovers proved to be the Lions' downfall, as they committed four turnovers and were penalized 11 times for 97 yards.
The Offense
Let's start by taking a look at the Lions' offensive snap count for Week 3. Not surprisingly, quarterback Jared Goff led the way with 63 snaps, playing every offensive play except for one. Goff's performance was solid, as he completed 24 of his 38 passes for 299 yards and two touchdowns. He was also sacked twice and threw an interception, but overall he showed improvement from the previous two weeks.
At running back, the Lions split carries between a few different players. Jamaal Williams led the way with 29 snaps, followed by D'Andre Swift with 24 and Jermar Jefferson with 10. Williams was the most productive of the group, rushing for 66 yards on 14 carries and catching four passes for 14 yards. Swift also had a solid game, rushing for 16 yards on six carries and catching six passes for 53 yards and a touchdown.
Receivers and Tight Ends
The Lions' receiving corps saw a lot of action in Week 3, with six different players seeing at least 20 snaps. Wide receiver Kalif Raymond led the way with 62 snaps, followed by Amon-Ra St. Brown with 54 and Quintez Cephus with 43. Tight end T.J. Hockenson also saw a lot of playing time, with 61 snaps. Hockenson had a big game, catching six passes for 74 yards and a touchdown.
Raymond was the most productive of the Lions' wide receivers, catching five passes for 46 yards. St. Brown and Cephus both had quiet games, with St. Brown catching two passes for 23 yards and Cephus catching one pass for 10 yards.
The Defense
On the defensive side of the ball, the Lions once again had a few standout performers. Linebacker Jamie Collins led the way with 57 snaps, followed by cornerback Amani Oruwariye with 56 and safety Tracy Walker with 55. Collins had a solid game, recording six tackles and one pass defensed. Oruwariye also had a strong showing, recording five tackles and one interception.
The Lions' defensive line saw a lot of rotation in Week 3, with six different players seeing at least 20 snaps. Defensive end Romeo Okwara led the way with 47 snaps, followed by defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike with 37 and defensive end Austin Bryant with 34. Okwara had a quiet game, recording just one tackle, while Onwuzurike and Bryant both had solid games, recording two tackles each.
Conclusion
While the Lions ultimately came up short in Week 3, there were some standout performances from players on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Jared Goff continued to show improvement, while running back Jamaal Williams and tight end T.J. Hockenson both had big games. On defense, linebacker Jamie Collins and cornerback Amani Oruwariye led the way. As the Lions continue to build under new head coach Dan Campbell, it will be interesting to see how these players continue to develop and contribute to the team.
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