Between the Lines: Week 14 Snap Count Analysis

NFC East

Dallas Cowboys - Cooper's Town

Quarterback: Dak Prescott (100%)

Running Back: Ezekiel Elliott (87%), Rod Smith (13%)

Wide Receivers: Amari Cooper (91%), Michael Gallup (78%), Cole Beasley (66%), Allen Hurns (27%)

Tight End: Blake Jarwin (59%), Dalton Schultz (45%), Rico Gathers (14%)

Amari Cooper played a season high 91% of the Cowboys' offensive snaps. He rewarded that opportunity with a career day, catching 10 passes for 217 yards and 3 scores against the Philadelphia Eagles. This week, however, presents a much more difficult task as he faces an Indianapolis Colts defense that has given up the sixth fewest fantasy points to opposing wideouts this season. You're obviously going to start him given his recent success and rapport with Dak Prescott, but don't expect a repeat of last week.

New York Giants - From Worst To...

Quarterback: Eli Manning (72%), Kyle Lauletta (28%)

Running Backs: Saquon Barkley (48%), Wayne Gallman (42%), Elijhaa Penny (23%)

Wide Receivers: Sterling Shepard (67%), Corey Coleman (66%), Bennie Fowler (41%), Russell Shepard (41%)

Tight Ends: Evan Engram (52%), Rhett Ellison (52%), Scott Simonson (34%)

Well, the New York Giants almost certainly won't make the playoffs. However, they've at least given themselves an outside shot in the wild wild NFC with four wins in their past five games. If they win out and get some help, an 8-8 record could take them to the promised land. If they do, remember to pay heed to Lord Saquon.

Philadelphia Eagles - Sproles' Sprockets

Quarterback: Carson Wentz (100%)

Running Backs: Darren Sproles (42%), Josh Adams (40%)

Wide Receivers: Alshon Jeffery (98%), Nelson Agholor (94%), Golden Tate (38%), Jordan Matthews (21%)

Tight End: Zach Ertz (85%), Dallas Goedert (60%)

Darren Sproles didn't do much on the ground, as expected. Also as expected, however, he was involved in the Eagles' passing attack, catching all 3 of his targets for 34 yards and a score. 12.6 PPR points (13.5 if you're in a return league) isn't too shabby an output for a 35-year old running back who has been battling injuries all season. Corey Clement sprained his knee in the game, which means the passing down work could fall to Sproles from here on out. He may not be an RB1, but he could be a viable flex play in deeper leagues during the fantasy championship weeks.

Washington Redskins - Crowder Finally Pays Off

Quarterback: Mark Sanchez (53%), Josh Johnson (47%)

Running Backs: Chris Thompson (40%), Adrian Peterson (31%)

Wide Receivers: Josh Doctson (89%), Jamison Crowder (87%), Maurice Harris (56%), Michael Floyd (50%)

Tight Ends: Vernon Davis (79%), Jeremy Sprinkle (26%), Jordan Reed (11%)

Jamison Crowder finally had a decent fantasy game. It took nearly all season, but he finished with 16.7 PPR points after catching 2 passes for 87 yards and a score. Of course, it took him seven targets to hit those numbers, but don't blame him. Blame Mark Sanchez and his 10.7 quarterback rating. He was just 6-for-14 for 38 yards and 2 interceptions before being removed for journeyman Josh Johnson. This team is a mess, but at least they're still trying. Well, most of them.