The Arizona Cardinals played 69 offensive snaps on Sunday in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons, a 34-33 victory. How was the playing time split and what can we take away from it?
Quarterback
Kyler Murray, 69
Murray continues to play every snap, although he did not take every snap on Sunday. On one play, he went out wide and receiver Pharoh Cooper took the direct snap.
Running back
David Johnson, 52; Chase Edmonds, 20
Edmonds played a little less than in Week 5. And if my observation of the Cardinals running two plays with no running backs on the field, then Johnson and Edmonds were on the field together for five plays. You have to think this will increase at some point.
Wide receiver
KeeSean Johnson, 56; Larry Fitzgerald, 51; Trent Sherfield, 36; Pharoh Cooper, 24; Damiere Byrd, 15; Andy Isabella, 12
Unless Byrd got hurt again, it appears he was working with a limited snap count because he has typically gotten among the most snaps when he plays. Isabella continues to get limited snaps for a specific role.
Tight end
Maxx Williams, 40; Charles Clay, 31; Darrell Daniels, 7
Daniels’ seven snaps were his very first of the year on offense. Williams continues to get a few more snaps than Clay, although they basically split playing time.
Offensive line
D.J. Humphries, 69; Justin Pugh, 69; A.Q. Shipley, 69; J.R. Sweezy, 69; Justin Murray, 69; Mason Cole, 1
Cole came in once as an extra blocker as an eligible receiver. The entire starting line played every snap. This is the sixth straight game in which every starter except for Murray plays every snap.
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