Each week, I’ll review the snap counts and share my takeaways from the game. This past Sunday, the Eagles had 72 snaps on offense and 56 on defense. So, how were those snaps distributed? Let’s take a closer look at Week 3.

Quarterback

Jalen Hurts: 72 snaps
Hurts had a solid game in my opinion. I know Eagles fans are divided, but aside from the turnovers, there’s not much to complain about. He led the Eagles on a 69-yard drive for the game-winning touchdown, all without Lane Johnson, Mekhi Becton, A.J. Brown, and DeVonta Smith. That’s impressive.

Running Back

Saquon Barkley: 58 snaps
Kenneth Gainwell: 14 snaps
I’m not seeing as many “less Gainwell, more Barkley” tweets lately, which tells me the Eagles may have finally realized that if you have a talented player, you should keep him on the field. Gainwell isn’t bad, but Barkley leads the league in rushing, so he should continue to get the bulk of the carries.

Wide Receiver

Jahan Dotson: 63 snaps
DeVonta Smith: 55 snaps
Parris Campbell: 36 snaps
Johnny Wilson: 24 snaps
Britain Covey: 7 snaps

DeVonta Smith was having a solid day until a cheap shot took him out of the game. Jahan Dotson, while not having a huge statistical day, played a key role in the Dallas Goedert 61-yard reception that set up the game-winning touchdown. Parris Campbell, who many thought might not make the team, stepped up with 2 catches for 13 yards. With the injuries piling up at wide receiver, it’s good to see the depth stepping in when it matters. The Eagles’ front office must be feeling confident about this group.

Tight End

Dallas Goedert: 62 snaps
Grant Calcaterra: 27 snaps
Jack Stoll: 13 snaps

Goedert was a major reason the Eagles won on Sunday, posting 10 catches for 170 yards—an incredible stat line for a tight end. While Calcaterra has earned the TE2 spot, his struggles as a blocker could lead to less playing time. Don’t be surprised if Jack Stoll gets signed to the active roster soon to address that concern.

Offensive Line

Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens: 72 snaps
Tyler Steen: 58 snaps
Fred Johnson: 54 snaps
Lane Johnson: 18 snaps
Mekhi Becton: 14 snaps

Both Becton (finger) and Lane Johnson (concussion) left the game with injuries. Steen and Fred Johnson filled in well, and I feel confident in them if they need to start for an extended period. Cam Jurgens has been outstanding so far in his young career. Overall, this line looks like one of the best in the NFL.

EDGE Defenders

Brandon Graham: 35 snaps
Josh Sweat: 34 snaps
Nolan Smith: 21 snaps
Bryce Huff: 18 snaps

I know fans aren’t thrilled about Bryce Huff returning to his pass-rusher-only role like he had with the Jets, but I’m not ready to give up on him yet. It’s worth noting that 36-year-old Brandon Graham led the edge defenders in snaps, something that probably shouldn’t be happening. But if he’s still playing well, let him empty the tank during his farewell tour. I wouldn’t mind seeing Jalyx Hunt get some more snaps as well.

Interior Defensive Line

Jalen Carter: 50 snaps
Milton Williams: 37 snaps
Jordan Davis: 29 snaps
Moro Ojomo: 16 snaps
Thomas Booker: 10 snaps

This group played like an elite unit. Carter and Davis dominated the line of scrimmage, with Davis adding a sack to his resume. Milton Williams, who’s in a contract year, is also playing like a man on a mission. Overall, the interior defensive line was a bright spot on Sunday.

Linebackers

Zack Baun: 56 snaps
Nakobe Dean: 55 snaps

The Eagles’ use of 5-man fronts really benefited the linebackers. Baun racked up 13 tackles, while Dean added 8. These guys thrive on coming downhill and making plays, and the 5-man fronts gave them the chance to do just that.

Cornerbacks

Quinyon Mitchell: 56 snaps
Darius Slay: 47 snaps
Avonte Maddox: 29 snaps
Kelee Ringo: 11 snaps

Quinyon Mitchell has been very impressive so far—it’s rare for a rookie corner to come in and make such an immediate impact. Unfortunately, Slay was knocked out of the game due to a dirty play by the Saints. Kelee Ringo was the first off the bench and was tested early, but he eventually settled in. Maddox’s name wasn’t called much, which is usually a good sign for a cornerback.

Safety

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Reed Blankenship: 56 snaps each

Gardner-Johnson was playing with extra fire against his former team, and he was more animated than usual. He made a huge stop on Alvin Kamara on third down, meeting him at the line of scrimmage. Reed Blankenship has been solid, always seeming to be in the right place at the right time. His game-winning interception was eerily similar to the one he had against the Packers in Week 1.