The Arizona Cardinals played 69 defensive snaps on Sunday in their 34-33 Week 6 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. How was the playing time divided up and what does it mean?
Defensive line
Corey Peters, 49; Rodney Gunter, 45; Jonathan Bullard, 38; Zach Kerr, 19; Clinton McDonald, 16; Michael Dogbe, 2
Kerr quickly moved up in playing time, likely because of his knowledge of the defensive scheme from his time with the Denver Broncos. Dogbe got only a pair of snaps.
Linebackers
Jordan Hicks, 69; Haason Reddick, 69; Chandler Jones, 68; Cassius Marsh, 33; Terrell Suggs, 33; Brooks Reed, 5
The inside linebackers once again played every snap. Jones was one short. Suggs played much less than normal, but that probably was because of his back and the fact he did not practice all week. That meant more Marsh.
Defensive backs
Budda Baker, 69; Byron Murphy, 69; Tramaine Brock, 68; Kevin Peterson, 38; Deionte Thompson, 36; Jalen Thompson, 33
The two rookie Thompsons continue to almost equally split playing time. I am not sure when Brock left the field. Peterson probably is done playing now that Patrick Peterson returns.
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