The Arizona Cardinals played 60 offensive snaps on Sunday in their 23-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. How was the playing time divided up and what can we take away from the playing time?
Quarterback
Kyler Murray, 60
Nothing new here. Murray has played all but three snaps this season.
Running back
Kenyan Drake, 39; David Johnson, 22; Chase Edmonds, 11
Drake still leads the way in playing time. Edmonds got his first offensive playing time since getting healthy but did not get any carries.
There were 12 snaps played by the backs than there were snaps. If I recall, there were two plays with Johnson and Drake on the field, meaning there would be five in which all three were on the field.
Wide receiver
Christian Kirk, 58; Larry Fitzgerald, 55; Damiere Byrd, 26; Pharoh Cooper, 17; Andy Isabella, 13
Byrd, playing in his second straight game after being inactive for two, led the non-starters in snaps. Isabella played less than in previous weeks and appeared to have a package designed for him. When the Cardinals used three tight ends, he was the sole receiver on the field.
Tight end
Maxx Williams, 32; Charles Clay, 23; Darrell Daniels, 2
This week, it is Williams who plays more.
Offensive line
D.J. Humphries, 60; Justin Pugh, 60; A.Q. Shipley, 60; Justin Murray, 60; J.R. Sweezy, 36; Mason Cole, 26
Sweezy and Cole split time at right guard. Cole had two other snaps as a tackle eligible. One time, he even lined up wide.
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