Between the Lines: Week 7 Snap Count Analysis

NFC South

Atlanta Falcons - Ridley Sheds Injury

Quarterback: Matt Ryan (100%)

Running Backs: Tevin Coleman (57%), Ito Smith (43%)

Wide Receivers: Julio Jones (75%), Calvin Ridley (63%), Mohamed Sanu (62%), Justin Hardy (22%), Marvin Hall (18%),

Tight End: Austin Hooper (86%), Logan Paulsen (42%)

After leaving the Falcons' Week 6 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with an ankle injury, Calvin Ridley saw the second-most snaps at his position. He caught 5 passes on 6 targets for 43 yards as Atlanta held on to beat the New York Giants.

Carolina Panthers - McCaffrey Continues His Perfect Run

Quarterback: Cam Newton (100%)

Running Backs: Christian McCaffrey (100%)

Wide Receivers: Devin Funchess (92%), Jarius Wright (54%), Torrey Smith (51%), D.J. Moore (46%), Curtis Samuel (32%)

Tight End: Greg Olsen (100%)

Christian McCaffery continued to prove himself to be one of the most tireless backs in the league. He played every offensive snap for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, marking the second-straight week (and third our of the past four) that he met that mark. Carolina hosts the Ravens on Sunday.

New Orleans Saints - Tre'Quan Continues to Climb

Quarterbacks: Drew Brees (100%), Taysom Hill (37%)

Running Backs: Alvin Kamara ( 55%), Mark Ingram (49%)

Wide Receiver: Michael Thomas (93%), Tre'Quan Smith (73%), Cameron Meredith (25%), Austin Carr (21%)

Tight End: Josh Hill (62%), Benjamin Watson (49%)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith saw the field for 73% of the offensive snaps on Sunday. That marks a new season high for the rookie receiver out of UCF. He only put up 44 yards, but he was in a tough matchup against Baltimore. He'll look to increase his output this week as the Saints take on the Vikings in a game with a 53-point total.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers - O.J. Howard Separates Himself from TE Pack

Quarterback: Jameis Winston (100%)

Running Backs: Peyton Barber (37%), Jacquizz Rodgers (32%), Ronald Jones (31%)

Wide Receivers: Mike Evans (86%), Chris Godwin (69%), Adam Humphries (60%), DeSean Jackson (45%)

Tight Ends: O.J. Howard (66%), Cameron Brate (41%), Antony Auclair (23%)

Bucs tight end O.J. Howard continued his climb up the tight end fantasy ranks this week with 5 catches on 9 targets for 67 yards. He has at least 54 receiving yards in five of the six games that he's played, and his nine targets this week were second on the team (Mike Evans). He'll look to continue his solid performances this week when he faces a Cincinnati Bengals defense that ranks bottom-five against opposing tight ends.