Eagles-Giants snap counts: Jahan Dotson makes essentially the most of his elevated alternative

The official snap counts from the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 18 dwelling win over the New York Giants are in! Let’s have a look and run by means of some evaluation.

OFFENSE

Darian Kinnard performed the whole recreation at proper deal with, Fred Johnson performed the whole recreation at left deal with, Jack Driscoll performed the whole recreation at proper guard, and Nick Gates performed the whole recreation at heart.
Johnny Wilson led all ability gamers in taking part in time however his 5 targets resulted in simply 5 catches for twenty-four yards.
Jahan Dotson took benefit of elevated alternative to guide the Eagles with 11 targets for seven receptions and 94 yards. He appeared good. Dotson additionally fielded punts however didn’t truly return any.
Except for Dallas Goedert taking part in early on to knock some rust off, E.J. Jenkins was the highest tight finish. He caught his first profession landing on his sole goal of the sport. Principally served as a blocker in any other case.
Ainias Smith additionally caught his first profession TD. His six targets resulted in 4 catches for 35 yards and the one rating.
Tyler Steen made the beginning at left guard earlier than giving option to rookie Trevor Keegan within the second half.
Kenny Gainwell made the beginning at working again after which re-entered the sport later within the fourth quarter. His 13 whole touches solely resulted in 23 yards. Not very environment friendly.
Grant Calcaterra noticed restricted taking part in time with the Eagles desirous to considerably protect their TE2.

DEFENSE

Avonte Maddox began at security and shifted to the slot in nickel packages.
Bryce Huff performed lots of snaps. Vic Fangio had beforehand described him as “rusty” so the Eagles seemingly wished to get him some conditioning work. Professional Soccer Focus credited Huff tied for a team-high 5 pressures generated on this recreation, all within the type of subjective “hurries.”
Moro Ojomo was additionally credited with 5 pressures generated; one quarterback hit and 4 hurries. If the Eagles aren’t in a position to re-sign Milton Williams, Ojomo may see an elevated position as a part of his substitute.
Sydney Brown didn’t formally begin this recreation with Maddox and Tristin McCollum forward of him at security. He was up and down. Made some good performs in protection however had some unhealthy missed tackles.
Isaiah Rodgers acquired the beginning and finally gave option to Eli Ricks, who noticed his first defensive snaps this season.
Charles Harris was quickly elevated from the follow squad to assist the Eagles fill out edge rusher snaps on this recreation.
Jordan Davis logged his sixth-highest snap depend share this season.
Jalyx Hunt not taking part in an excessive amount of looks as if an excellent signal for the way the Eagles worth him and plan to make use of him within the playoffs.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Dallas Gant solely performed on particular groups after being quickly elevated from the follow squad. He was the one off-ball linebacker backup behind starters Oren Burks and Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
Braden Mann went again to dealing with kickoff obligation. Feels just like the Eagles ought to simply maintain Jake Elliott since Mann actually struggled again in Week 16 after which Elliott did a pleasant job in Week 17.

DID NOT PLAY

INACTIVE: Jalen Hurts, Darius Slay, DeVonta Smith, A.J. Brown, Nakobe Dean, Saquon Barkley, Zack Baun, Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Jalen Carter

ACTIVE: Nolan Smith, Kenny Pickett, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Ian E-book, Josh Sweat, Quinyon Mitchell, Reed Blankenship, Cooper DeJean, Cam Jurgens, Mekhi Becton

The Eagles rested their starters in a comparatively meaningless recreation.