Between the Lines: Week 10 Snap Count Analysis
NFC West
Arizona Cardinals - Is David Johnson Back?
Quarterback: Josh Rosen (100%)
Running Back: David Johnson (77%), Chase Edmonds (23%)
Wide Receivers: Larry Fitzgerald (96%), Christian Kirk (89%), Trent Sherfield (53%), J.J. Nelson (27%)
Tight End: Ricky Seals-Jones (63%), Jermaine Gresham (40%), John Phillips (16%)
David Johnson has dominated backfield touches and snaps all season, but in a scuffling Arizona Cardinals offense it hasn't translated to the monster fantasy scores we remember from 2016. But he may have turned a corner in Week 10, drawing a season-high 28 touches, including 9 targets. Offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich is using Johnson far more in the passing game, and Johnson's fantasy value is trending upward as he draws a plus matchup against the Oakland Raiders in Week 11.
Los Angeles Rams - Reynolds Is Next Up
Quarterback: Jared Goff (100%)
Running Backs: Todd Gurley (89%), Malcolm Brown (12%)
Wide Receivers: Robert Woods (98%), Brandin Cooks (97%), Josh Reynolds (15%)
Tight Ends: Tyler Higbee (77%), Gerald Everett (25%)
With Cooper Kupp done for the season with a torn ACL, that leaves Josh Reynolds to take over his snaps. Reynolds saw over 83% of the snaps when Kupp was out in Weeks 7 and 8. Although Reynolds will essentially be the fourth receiving option behind Woods, Cooks and Gurley, he'll still have plenty of scoring potential in his offense, starting this week in Monday night's highly anticipated showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs (63.5 total).
San Francisco 49ers - Breida Is Back
Quarterback: Nick Mullens (100%)
Running Backs: Kyle Juszczyk (63%), Matt Breida (60%), Alfred Morris (19%)
Wide Receivers: Kendrick Bourne (95%), Marquise Goodwin (84%), Dante Pettis (56%), Trent Taylor (10%)
Tight Ends: George Kittle (97%)
Finally looking healthier in Week 10, Matt Breida enjoyed his best game of the season, compiling a season-high 20 touches (17 carries, 3 receptions) for 132 total yards and 2 scores. Now with extra time rest over the bye week and only Alfred Morris to worry about for backfield competition, Breida should see plenty of volume moving forward as long as he can stay upright.
Seattle Seahawks - Backfield Headache?
Quarterback: Russell Wilson (100%)
Running Backs: Mike Davis (57%), Rashaad Penny (40%)
Wide Receivers: Doug Baldwin (99%), Tyler Lockett (87%), David Moore (66%), Jaron Brown (15%)
Tight End: Nick Vannett (60%), Ed Dickson (35%)
Chris Carson will be back on Thursday night, so he should resume his role as the lead back, but Rashad Penny coming out of nowhere last week for 12 rushes and 108 yards adds yet another wrench in this backfield. While it sounds like Penny may not necessarily play a big role this week with everyone healthy, this could potentially turn into a fantasy backfield nightmare between Carson, Mike Davis, and Penny. Carson is still the guy, but if he has a setback, it's impossible to say how this will shake out.
