Eagles-Cowboys II Snap Count Analysis

QUARTERBACK

Sam Bradford: 73 (100%)

Analysis: Bradford continues to take every snap for the Eagles, and the team will no longer be able to receive a fourth-round pick from the St. Louis Rams. Bradford finished with his second-best quarterback rating of the season, 103.4. 

OFFENSIVE LINE

Allen Barbre: 73 (100%)

Dennis Kelly: 73 (100%)

Matt Tobin: 73 (100%)

Lane Johnson: 73 (100%)

Jason Kelce: 73 (100%)

Analysis: Johnson made his first start at left tackle and Kelly made his first start at right tackle since 2012. They did not have Jason Peters, but the line still opened holes to average 4.9 yards per rush and allowed only one sack. The line stayed healthy except for one moment when it appeared Johnson would need to come off, and Barbre was about to move to left tackle with Josh Andrews coming in at left guard.

RUNNING BACK

DeMarco Murray: 41 (56%)

Darren Sproles: 22 (30%)

Ryan Mathews: 22 (30%)

Analysis: Murray played the most snaps and was the leading rusher with 18 carries for 83 yards, in addition to six catches for 68 yards. Mathews' playing time was affected by his groin injury, which limited him during the week. But he rushed 11 times for 67 yards. Sproles mixed in at receiver, too, because the Eagles were undermanned at the spot.

WIDE RECEIVER

Miles Austin: 64 (88%)

Jordan Matthews: 60 (82%)

Josh Huff: 50 (68%)

Riley Cooper: 9 (12%)

Analysis: This playing-time distribution should jump out. The Eagles missed Nelson Agholor, so they were down a starting wide receiver. And Cooper injured his foot, which further depleted the receiving corps. That was why Austin had so much work. Huff started the game, but Austin earned more playing time. Cooper's injury occurred in the first half, and he stuck mostly to special teams thereafter. The Eagles badly need Agholor to return and be productive – Austin and Huff combined for only three catches.

TIGHT END

Zach Ertz: 59 (81%)

Brent Celek: 38 (52%)

Analysis: Ertz continues to take the heavier workload, and Celek plays mostly in blocking situations. But the Eagles used a fair amount of 12 personnel on Sunday. Ertz was targeted six times and caught five passes for 44 yards. Celek was not targeted.

DEFENSE

DEFENSIVE LINE

Fletcher Cox: 65 (83%)

Bennie Logan: 40 (51%)

Cedric Thornton: 38 (49%)

Vinny Curry: 31 (40%)

Taylor Hart: 21 (27%)

Beau Allen : 9 (12%)

Analysis:  As is the case each week, Cox took the most snaps on the defensive line. Logan played below his season average, which was 60 percent entering the season. The Eagles went with their sub packages often on Sunday, which brought Curry onto the field for pass-rushing purposes. The playing time for Hart and Allen was consistent with what they get each week. Brandon Bair was a healthy scratch because the Eagles dress only six defensive linemen.

LINEBACKER

Connor Barwin: 73 (94%)

Jordan Hicks: 56 (72%)

Brandon Graham: 61 (78%)

Mychal Kendricks: 56 (72%)

Kiko Alonso: 29 (37%)

Analysis: Alonso played for the first time since Week 2, but the coaching staff eased him back in. That's why he took only 29 snaps. Hicks did not play in some nickel packages in the first half, and he left in the fourth quarter with a pectoral injury. The Eagles continue to lack a third outside linebacker. They did not use Marcus Smith on defense; he stuck to special teams. That's why Barwin and Graham have such heavy workloads for the position.

DEFENSIVE BACKS

Malcolm Jenkins: 78 (100%)

Nolan Carroll: 77 (99%);

Walter Thurmond: 77 (99%)

Byron Maxwell: 77 (99%)

Chris Maragos: 43 (55%)

E.J. Biggers: 27 (35%)

Analysis: The starters played just about every snap. The Eagles kept Maxwell and Carroll on their respective sides, and didn't travel Maxwell with Dez Bryant. Jenkins spent most of his time in the slot, but Biggers played there, too. The Eagles used their sub packages often, which is why Maragos and Biggers had a lot of work.