The Arizona Cardinals played 64 offensive snaps in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Rams. How was playing time split up and what does it mean?
Quarterback
Kyler Murray, 64
There was some discussion as to whether or not the Cardinals should have kept Murray in the entire game. Kliff Kingsbury wanted him to learn from the experience. That’s why Brett Hundley didn’t come in the game.
Running back
Kenyan Drake, 51; David Johnson, 15
This split resembles what it was with Johnson and Chase Edmonds. Edmonds played only on special teams. They weren’t able to incorporate all three players. There were two plays where both Drake and Johnson were on the field.
Wide receiver
Christian Kirk, 61; Larry Fitzgerald, 59; Pharoh Cooper, 38; Damiere Byrd, 24; Andy Isabella, 20; Trent Sherfield, 1
Cooper continues to get a lot of looks. Byrd got solid playing time after being inactive for the previous two games. Isabella’s playing time stays steady.
Tight ends
Charles Clay, 31; Maxx Williams, 18; Darrell Daniels, 2
Williams has been getting more time than Clay lately. This was a change. They went with three tight ends twice.
Offensive line
D.J. Humphries, 64; Justin Pugh, 64; A.Q. Shipley, 64; Justin Murray, 64
The entire line played the entire game. This is good.
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