One of the most underrated “stats” in the NFL is the percent of snaps played. While writers and analysts might not appreciate this stat, this is something that players strive for. It shows a players durability, ability to play every down, and the value these players have on their team. Let’s take a look at the offensive and defensive snap leaders for each team. The players who played every snap are bold and italicized.
Arizona Cardinals
Offense: LT D.J. Humphries
Defensive: LB Jordan Hicks
Atlanta Falcons
Offensive: LT Jake Matthews
Defensive: S Ricardo Allen
Baltimore Ravens
Offensive: RT Orlando Brown & LG Bradley Bozeman
Defensive: CB Marlon Humphrey
Buffalo Bills
Offensive: LG Quinton Spain
Defensive: LB Tremaine Edmunds
Carolina Panthers
Offensive: RT Taylor Moton
Defensive: S Tre Boston
Chicago Bears
Offensive: C Cody Whitehair & G James Daniels
Defensive: CB Kyle Fuller
Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive: C Trey Hopkins
Defensive: FS Jessie Bates
Cleveland Browns
Offensive: LG Joel Bitonio & C J.C. Tretter
Defensive: LB Joe Schobert
Dallas Cowboys
Offensive: QB Dak Prescott & C Travis Frederick
Defensive: CB Chidobe Awuzie
Denver Broncos
Offensive: LT Garett Bolles & C Connor McGovern
Defensive: S Justin Simmons
Detroit Lions
Offensive: LT Taylor Decker
Defensive: CB Justin Coleman
Green Bay Packers
Offensive: RG Billy Turner
Defensive: S Adrian Amos
Houston Texans
Offensive: C Nick Martin
Defensive: OLB Whitney Mercilus
Indianapolis Colts
Offensive: LT Anthony Castonzo & RG Mark Glowinski
Defensive: CB Rock Ya-Sin
Jacksonville Jaguars
Offensive: LG Andrew Norwell & RT Jawaan Taylor
Defensive: FS Jarrod Wilson
Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive: RT Mitchell Schwartz
Defensive: S Tyrann Mathieu
Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive: RG Michael Schofield
Defensive: S Rayshawn Jenkins
Los Angeles Rams
Offensive: LT Andrew Whitworth
Defensive: LB Cory Littleton
Miami Dolphins
Offensive: LG Michael Deiter
Defensive: LB Jerome Baker
Minnesota Vikings
Offensive: C Garrett Bradbury
Defensive: S Harrison Smith
New England Patriots
Offensive: LG Joe Thuney
Defensive: CB Stephon Gilmore
New Orleans Saints
Offensive: RT Ryan Ramczyk & C Erik McCoy
Defensive: LB Demario Davis
New York Giants
Offensive: LG Will Hernandez
Defensive: S Antoine Bethea
New York Jets
Offensive: WR Robby Anderson
Defensive: FS Marcus Maye
Oakland Raiders
Offensive: LT Kolton Miller
Defensive: CB Daryl Worley
Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive: C Jason Kelce
Defensive: S Malcolm Jenkins
Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive: LT Alejandro Villanueva & RG David DeCastro & RT Matt Feiler
Defensive: CB Joe Haden
San Francisco 49ers
Offensive: LG Laken Tomlinson
Defensive: LB Fred Warner
Seattle Seahawks
Offensive: QB Russell Wilson & RT Germain Ifedi
Defensive: LB Bobby Wagner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive: LG Ali Marpet & C Ryan Jensen
Defensive: LB Lavonte David
Tennessee Titans
Offensive: RT Jack Conklin
Defensive: CB Logan Ryan & S Kevin Byard
Washington Redskins
Offensive: LG Ereck Flowers
Defensive: S Landon Collins
Fun facts:
- Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is the only quarterback to lead his team in offensive snaps
- Jets WR Robby Anderson is the only position player to lead his team in offensive snaps
- Chiefs RT Mitchell Schwartz missed the first snaps of his eight-year career this season, missing just six snaps, three in Week 10 and three in Week 14
- Four rookies led their teams in snaps: Colts CB Rock Ya-Sin, Dolphins G Michael Deiter, Vikings C Garrett Bradbury, & Saints C Erik McCoy
Total offensive snap leader – Jake Matthews
QB snap leader – Carson Wentz (#); Russell Wilson (%)
RB snap leader – Christian McCaffrey
WR snap leader – Allen Robinson (#); Odell Beckham Jr. (%)
TE snap leader – Travis Kelce
OL snap leader – Jake Matthews
Total defensive snap leaders – Lavonte David, Jordan Hicks
DL snap leader – Aaron Donald (#); Joey Bosa (%)
LB snap leader – Lavonte David (#); Jordan Hicks (#, %)
CB snap leader – Logan Ryan (#); Kyle Fuller (%)
S snap leader – Budda Baker (#); Malcolm Jenkins, Jarrod Wilson, Justin Simmons, Tre Boston, Adrian Amos (%)
Special teams snap leaders – Panthers S Colin Jones (#); Giants DB Michael Thomas (%)
Most offensive snaps – Atlanta Falcons
Least offensive snaps – Washington Redskins
Most defensive snaps – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Least defensive snaps – Los Angeles Chargers
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