Between the Lines: Week 1 Snap Count Analysis
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons - A Frustrating One-Two Punch
Quarterback: Matt Ryan (100%)
Running Backs: Devonta Freeman (56%), Tevin Coleman (51%)
Wide Receivers: Julio Jones (81%), Mohamed Sanu (80%), Calvin Ridley (64%)
Tight End: Austin Hooper (84%)
The Atlanta Falcons' offense has lacked sizzle since the departure of Kyle Shanahan. You have to wonder if there is enough of a pie to share for Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman. Julio is Julio. Calvin Ridley is a distant third behind Mo Sanu.
Carolina Panthers - Ian Thomas Taking over for Olsen
Quarterback: Cam Newton (100%)
Running Backs: Christian McCaffrey (85%), Alex Armah (30%), C.J. Anderson (18%)
Wide Receivers: Devin Funchess (85%), Torrey Smith (76%), Jarius Wright (46%), D.J. Moore (25%)
Tight Ends: Ian Thomas (55%), Chris Manhertz (51%), Greg Olsen (24%)
Greg Olsen (foot) may be out for an extended period of time. Insert Ian Thomas, a rookie from Indiana. D.J. Moore is surprisingly buried on the depth chart on a team that could desperately use a possession receiver like him.
New Orleans Saints - Kamara a Capable Workhorse
Quarterback: Drew Brees (100%)
Running Backs: Alvin Kamara (81%), Mike Gillislee (11%)
Wide Receivers: Michael Thomas (95%), Ted Ginn Jr. (78%), Austin Carr (67%), Tre'Quan Smith (19%)
Tight Ends: Benjamin Watson (80%), Josh Hill (38%)
No Mark Ingram? No problem for Alvin Kamara. The only thing worse than fumbling for Bill Belichick is fumbling for Sean Payton, and Mike Gillislee has now done both. Pump the breaks on Tre'Quan Smith and go grab Ted Ginn.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - The Cameron Brate Era is Over?
Quarterback: Ryan Fitzpatrick (100%)
Running Backs: Peyton Barber (75%), Jacquizz Rodgers (23%)
Wide Receivers: Mike Evans (78%), Chris Godwin (72%), Adam Humphries (69%), DeSean Jackson (31%)
Tight Ends: O.J. Howard (67%), Cameron Brate (38%)
O.J. Howard is the man in Tampa Bay, but despite his team going nuclear, he hauled in only 2 passes for 54 yards. This is your last chance to buy in on Howard before the price gets enormous. Chris Godwin looks to be the number-two receiver, though DeSean Jackson exited with a concussion late.
