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 – 92.24%
Defensive: LB Jordan Hicks – 96.88%
Atlanta Falcons
Offensive: RG Chris Lindstrom – 98.57%
Defensive: LB Foye Oluokun – 98.21%
Baltimore Ravens
Offensive: RG Kevin Zeitler – 98.47%
Defensive: SS Chuck Clark – 94.21%
Buffalo Bills
Offensive: RT/RG Daryl Williams – 97.83%
Defensive: FS Micah Hyde – 94.99%
Carolina Panthers
Offensive: RT Taylor Moton – 100%
Defensive: SS Jeremy Chinn – 93.47%
Chicago Bears
Offensive: LG Cody Whitehair & C Sam Mustipher & RG James Daniels – 100%
Defensive: LB Roquan Smith – 95.37%
Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive: LT Jonah Williams – 95.09%
Defensive: SS Vonn Bell – 89.32%
Cleveland Browns
Offensive: LG Joel Bitonio & RG Wyatt Teller – 100%
Defensive: FS John Johnson – 80.80%
Dallas Cowboys
Offensive: C Tyler Biadasz – 98.05%
Defensive: CB Anthony Brown – 91.05%
Denver Broncos
Offensive: C Lloyd Cushenberry – 96.11%
Defensive: S Justin Simmons – 99.45%
Detroit Lions
Offensive: RT Penei Sewell – 94.28%
Defensive: SS Will Harris – 88.69%
Green Bay Packers
Offensive: RG Royce Newman – 97.13%
Defensive: S Adrian Amos – 97.13%
Houston Texans
Offensive: LG Tytus Howard – 86.96%
Defensive: CB Desmond King – 80.75%
Indianapolis Colts
Offensive: QB Carson Wentz – 98.02%
Defensive: LB Bobby Okereke – 98.35%
Jacksonville Jaguars
Offensive: RT Jawaan Taylor – 100%
Defensive: FS Andrew Wingard – 84.12%
Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive: RG Trey Smith – 100%
Defensive: S Tyrann Mathieu – 89.19%
Las Vegas Raiders
Offensive: LT Kolton Miller & C Andre James – 100%
Defensive: FS Trevon Moehrig – 99.48%
Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive: QB Justin Herbert – 99.58%
Defensive: FS Nasir Adderley – 85.04%
Los Angeles Rams
Offensive: LG David Edwards – 99.63%
Defensive: FS Taylor Rapp – 95.79%
Miami Dolphins
Offensive: RG Robert Hunt – 100%
Defensive: CB Xavien Howard – 91.12%
Minnesota Vikings
Offensive: LG Ezra Cleveland & RT Brian O’Neill – 100%
Defensive: FS Xavier Woods – 100%
New England Patriots
Offensive: C David Andrews – 98.64%
Defensive: FS Devin McCourty – 94.44%
New Orleans Saints
Offensive: C/RG Cesar Ruiz – 100%
Defensive: SS Malcolm Jenkins – 93.20%
New York Giants
Offensive: RG Will Hernandez – 95.19%
Defensive: CB James Bradberry – 99.14%
New York Jets
Offensive: LG Alijah Vera-Tucker – 94.48%
Defensive: CB Bryce Hall – 98.32%
Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive: C Jason Kelce – 88.66%
Defensive: CB Steven Nelson – 87.21%
Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive: RG Trai Turner – 92.41%
Defensive: SS Terrell Edmunds – 98.20%
San Francisco 49ers
Offensive: LG Laken Tomlinson – 100%
Defensive: FS Jimmie Ward – 91.43%
Seattle Seahawks
Offensive: LT Duane Brown – 97.88%
Defensive: FS Quandre Diggs – 97.00%
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive: RG Alex Cappa & RT Tristan Wirfs – 100%
Defensive: LB Devin White – 94.57%
Tennessee Titans
Offensive: RT David Quessenberry – 99.92%
Defensive: FS Kevin Byard – 96.44%
Washington Football Team
Offensive: LT Charles Leno Jr. – 99.47%
Defensive: FS Bobby McCain – 93.13%
Fun facts:
- Only non-OL to lead their team in snaps are Carson Wentz and Justin Herbert
- Vikings FS Xavier Woods is the only defensive player to play every defensive snap
Total offensive snap leader – Kevin Zeitler
QB snap leader – Justin Herbert
RB snap leader – Najee Harris
WR snap leader – Cooper Kupp
TE snap leader – Dalton Schultz
OL snap leader – Kevin Zeitler
Total defensive snap leaders – Quandre Diggs
DL snap leader – Aaron Donald
LB snap leader – Foye Oluokun
CB snap leader – Bryce Hall
S snap leader – Quandre Diggs
Special teams snap leaders – Anthony Levine
Most offensive snaps – Baltimore Ravens (1242)
Least offensive snaps – Seattle Seahawks (991)
Most defensive snaps – Seattle Seahawks (1266)
Least defensive snaps – Chicago Bears (1058)
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