In the Arizona Cardinals’ 24-10 Week 13 win on the road over the Pittsburgh Steelers, they played 61 snaps on defense. Four players were on the field for every one of them.
How was the playing time divided up?
Below are the individual snap counts for everyone who got into the game, grouped by position.
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Defensive line
Jonathan Ledbetter, 41; Dante Stills, 39; Kevin Strong, 29; Roy Lopez, 27; Phil Hoskins, 17
With all five players healthy throughout the game, the usage was what the Cardinals like. Stills and Ledbetter saw the most playing time.
Outside linebacker
Zaven Collins, 35; BJ Ojulari, 28; Cameron Thomas, 23; Dennis Gardeck, 22; Victor Dimukeje, 20; Jesse Luketa, 3
There isn’t anything really new here, although Gardeck’s snaps decreased slightly. Collins continues to consistently play the most.
Inside linebacker
Josh Woods, 60; Krys Barnes, 37; Owen Pappoe, 6
Pappoe has earned a role in the Cardinals’ all-linebacker speed package up front. He played for the first time on defense against the Rams and now has 10 total snaps played on defense this season.
I don’t remember Woods coming off the field.
Cornerback
Kei’Trel Clark, 61; Divaad Wilson, 61; Garrett Williams, 39
Marco Wilson again only played on special teams. Divaad Wilson got the start, giving the Cardinals three rookie cornerbacks in the rotation. Williams continues to play in the slot.
Safety
Budda Baker, 61; Jalen Thompson, 61; Andre Chachere, 1
Chachere only got in the game for one play. Thompson and Baker remain consistent iron men.
