Defensive Snaps Against The Jacksonville Jaguars

by Josh Kirkendall on Oct 12, 2011 1:27 PM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 09: Manny Lawson #99 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts after breaking up a pass intended for Marcedes Lewis #89 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during play at EverBank Field on October 9, 2011 in Jacksonville, Florida. Cincinnati won 30-20. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

What's not relevant these days is whether or not defensive players are considered starters or not. That's especially true on the defensive line, where Frostee Rucker didn't start, but played only six less snaps than Michael Johnson. It's typically always relevant to the situations and group substitutions when these guys play. People demand that Carlos Dunlap start and play every down, but considering he typically only plays passing rushing situations, it's a big reason he's leading the team with 14 quarterback pressures, nearly triple the next Bengals defender. And with only 21 snaps against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Dunlap still posted a team-high three quarterback pressures.

Taylor Mays was active for the first time this year, but didn't play any defensive snaps and safety Gibril Wilson posted a season-low three snaps -- mostly due to the fact Jacksonville played a primary rushing offense which kept Wilson off the field with limited nickel situations.

Linebacker Brandon Johnson got some work when middle linebacker Rey Maualuga left the game with a rib injury (later returned). Johnson has 17 defensive snaps all season.

Defensive Line	Total	Run	P.Rush	Coverage
Domata Peko	40	22	18	0
Geno Atkins	39	14	24	1
Robert Geathers	37	21	16	0
Michael Johnson	32	11	19	2
Frostee Rucker	26	14	12	0
Pat Sims	22	13	9	0
Carlos Dunlap	21	4	17	0
Jonathan Fanene	18	3	15	0

Linebackers	Total	Run	P.Rush	Coverage
Thomas Howard	58	25	3	30
Rey Maualuga	56	24	2	30
Manny Lawson	35	20	0	15
Dan Skuta	6	3	1	2
Brandon Johnson	2	1	0	1

Secondary	Total	Run	P.Rush	Coverage
Nate Clements	55	23	2	30
Leon Hall	56	24	0	32
Reggie Nelson	56	24	1	31
Chris Crocker	58	25	1	30
Gibril Wilson	3	1	0	2
Morgan Trent	18	3	0	15

(snap count account to Pro Football Focus)

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Sweet D

Our Defense is tough. These guys aren’t going to lay down for anyone. The fact that 49ers rolled the Tampa Bay D. for 48 pts, and yet our guys held them to just 13 pts speaks volumes. Looking forward to the Indy game. Not trying to be cocky or anything, but there is a good chance we keep them under 250 total yds.

by redrifle14 on Oct 12, 2011 2:00 PM EDT reply actions