Snap count analysis: Eagles-Colts

After each game, Birds' Eye View will break down the playing time and offer analysis on what it means. After each player's name is the number of offensive/defensive plays he played, and the percentage of total plays. If there's a second number and percentage, it is that player's special teams contribution.

QUARTERBACKS

Matt Barkley 35 plays (44%)

Tim Tebow 34 (42%)

Mark Sanchez 11 (14%)

Analysis: This was an expected distribution – Barkley and Tebow received a near equal number of snaps, with Sanchez taking two drives. Barkley and Tebow likely won't receive this much work until the fourth preseason game, so this was the best chance to evaluate them before the finale.

OFFENSIVE LINE

John Moffitt 61 plays (76%); 4 ST plays (12%)

Julian Vandervelde 61 (76%); 4 (12%)

David Molk  61 (76%); 4 (12%)

Dennis Kelly 61 (76%);

Matthew Tobin 48 (60%); 8 (24%)

Kevin Graf 21 (26%); 4 (12%)

Andrew Gardner 11 (14%); 4 (12%)

Allen Barbre 11 (14%); 2 (6%)

Lane Johnson 11 (14%); 2 (6%)

Jason Kelce 11 (14%)

Jason Peters 11 (14%)

Josh Andrews 8 (10%); 6 (18%)

Brett Boyko 8 (10%); 6 (18%)

Malcom Bunche 8 (10%); 4 (12%)

Mike Coccia 4 (5%)

Jared Wheeler 4 (5%)

Analysis: The Eagles don't have much exposure to Moffitt, so 61 snaps will help form a better evaluation after only two weeks of camp. He received time at right guard, which is the key spot for him.

Gardner played with the first-team, which is why he was only on the field for 11 plays. Tobin received his work at left tackle – not right guard.

The undrafted rookies – Boyko, Bunche, and Coccia – did not get much action. They will need to play well in the fourth preseason game, because the starters and second-team linemen are more likely to get the snaps during the next two weeks.

RUNNING BACKS

Raheem Mostert 32 plays (40%); 10 ST plays (29%)

Kenjon Barner 27 plays (34%); 11 (32%)

Kevin Monangai 10 (12%); 2 (6%)

Ryan Mathews 8 (10%)

Darren Sproles 6 (8%)

Analysis: Even with DeMarco Murray out, Mathews and Sproles are almost like first-teamers at this point. That's why most of the work went to Mostert and Barner. Both flashed – and also had key special teams roles. If the Eagles keep four running backs, which they were going to do if Chris Polk returned, then this will be a key position battle.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Seyi Ajirotutu 30 plays (38%); 9 ST plays (26%)

Jeff Maehl 25 (31%); 10 (29%)

G.J. Kinne 23 (29%); 4 (12%)

Nelson Agholor 23 (29%)

Freddy Martino 22 (28%)

Quron Pratt 21 (26%); 2 (6%)

Rasheed Bailey 20 (25%); 2  (6%)

Josh Huff 14 (18%)

Jordan Matthews 12 (15%)

Miles Austin 11 (14%)

Mike Johnson 8 (10%); 2 (6%)

Riley Cooper 8 (10%)

Josh Reese 8 (10%)

Analysis: Agholor's 23 snaps gave a sampling of what he can do in the offense. He did not get in on special teams, though. Huff's snap count jumps out – I thought he would play more on Sunday, and I thought he would get in on special teams. He didn't play much during the season last year, so preseason is important for him if he's going to make a jump in the offense.

Also, Miles Austin didn't get into the game on special teams. Austin hasn't been a special teams player since early in his career, but if he's not a top three wide receiver for the Eagles, he'll need a gameday role on special teams. Pay attention to whether he gets more work there during the next two games.

Ajirotutu and Maehl are both veterans who provide more value on special teams than at receiver, but they led the offensive snap counts at the position on Sunday. Kinne is a versatile player, but his listed position is a wide receiver. The Eagles gave him some film to work off of on Sunday.

Of the undrafted receivers, Bailey had the most work.

TIGHT ENDS

Eric Tomlinson 25 plays (31%); 9 ST plays (26%)

Trey Burton 23 (29%); 11 (32%)

Justin Tukes 19 (24%); 1 (3%)

Andrew Gleichert 17 (21%); 10 (29%)

Brent Celek 8 (10%); 1 (3%)

Analysis: Ertz's injury opened playing time at this spot. Burton, who was with the first-team at times on Sunday, stayed in the game to play the second most of the tight ends. The Eagles can expand his role in 2015. Look for him to have similar responsibilities to James Casey from 2014.

Of the three undrafted tight ends, Tomlinson played the most on offense and special teams. He appears ahead of the other two, and he led the team in receiving on Sunday.

DEFENSIVE LINE

Wade Keliikipi 42 (52%)

Trevis Raciti 36 (44%); 1 ST play (3%)

Brian Mihalik 34 (42%)

Beau Allen 27 (33%); 1 (3%)

Brandon Bair 24 (30%); 4 (12%)

Taylor Hart 22 (27%); 4 (12%)

Fletcher Cox 11 (14%)

B Logan 9 (11%); 1 (3%)

Vinny Curry 8 (10%); 3 (9%)

Cedric Thornton 8 (10%); 1 (3%)

Analysis: The starting defensive line impressed in two series, and that was all they needed to play. Most of the work went to the younger linemen. The defensive line on the 53-man roster to crack, but the young players are getting tape

Mihalik, a seventh-round pick, recorded a sack. Raciti is an intriguing undrafted lineman. Keliikipi spent the season on practice squad last year. Pay attention to Hart, a 2014 fifth-round pick who redshirted last season on the active roster. He needs to take a step up this season.

LINEBACKERS

Marcus Smith 46 plays (57%); 18 (53%)

Najee Goode 42 (52%); 11 (32%)

Brad Jones 41 (51%); 10 (29%)

Jordan Hicks 40 (49%); 11 (32%)

Emmanuel Acho 39 (48%); 11 32%

Diaheem Watkins 27 (33%); 8 (24%)

Bryan Braman 18 (22%); 9 (26%)

Brandon Graham 15 (19%) 1 (3%)

Connor Barwin 14 (17%)

Jordan DeWalt-Ondijo LB 10 (12%)

Analysis: What stand out here is Smith's reps. The Eagles are light on outside linebackers – especially after DeWalt-Ondijo's injury – and the Eagles kept him on the field for most of the game. He also took significant special teams work. It's clear the team is trying to carve a role for him, and give him every chance to earn one. Watkins played much of the second half because of the lack of depth at the position.

The Eagles rotated their inside linebackers, so Goode, Jones, Hicks, and Acho all received almost equal amounts of work. Acho and Goode could be in competition for one spot, so pay attention to that battle. When Kiko Alonso, DeMeco Ryans, and Mychal Kendricks return, the reserve inside linebackers will lose some snaps.

DEFENSIVE BACKS

Ed Reynolds 54 plays (67%); 13 ST plays (38%)

Eric Rowe 48 (59%);17 (50%)

Jaylen Watkins 47 (58%);19 (56%)

Chris Prosinski 44 (54%); 14 (41%)

E.J. Biggers 33 (41%); 15 (44%)

Chris Maragos 30 (37%); 10 (29%)

Denzel Rice 26 (32%); 5 (15%)

Byron Maxwell 17 (21%); 1 (3%)

Walter Thurmond 17 (21%); 1 (3%);

Nolan Carroll 17 (21%); 1 (3%)

Malcolm Jenkins 17 (21%); 1 (3%)

Randall Evans 13 (16%); 6 (18%)

Analysis: With Earl Wolff and Jerome Couplin on the sideline, Reynolds was the beneficiary. He played more than anyone on the team, and he responded with two interceptions. That will help Reynolds in his effort to try to secure a safety spot.

Rowe and Watkins were both featured at cornerback. Biggers played a big role on special teams, which could help his chances of making the team. Rice received more work than Evans – both of them are trying to earn one of the final defensive back spots.

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