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Glenn Erby

Eagles snap count vs. Giants: Breakdown, observations from 27-10 loss in Week 18

The Eagles are taking the restart approach to the postseason after a disappointing 27-10 loss to the New York Giants in the regular season finale.

Philadelphia was already without DeVonta Smith and Darius Slay and lost A.J. Brown to a knee injury that’s not considered serious. After quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a finger injury and Dallas started to pull away from Washington, head coach Nick Sirianni pulled his remaining starters.

With preparation for the Monday night matchup against the Buccaneers to begin on Wednesday, we’re looking at the snap count and playing time percentages from Sunday’s loss.

QB

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward (55) tackles Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Marcus Mariota 37 snaps
Jalen Hurts 28 snaps

Jalen Hurts was 7-16 passing, for 55 yards and one interception before getting pulled after suffering a finger injury. Marcus Mariota was 13-20, for 148 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

RB

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Kenneth Gainwell #14 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball during the first quarter in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Kenneth Gainwell 25 snaps
Boston Scott 20 snaps
Rashaad Penny 20 snaps

With D’Andre Swift out, Kenneth Gainwell had seven carries for 62 yards, while Rashaad Penny had six carries for 23 yards in his first action since midseason.

WR

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins (16) catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Quez Watkins 64 snaps
Olamide Zaccheaus 53 snaps
Britain Covey 35 snaps
Julio Jones 17 snaps
A.J. Brown 12 snaps

Quez Watkins had 8 catches for 93 yards and a touchdown in what could be his final regular season game with Philadelphia. A.J. Brown was forced to exit with a knee injury and his status for Wild Card Weekend will be something to watch.

TE

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Grant Calcaterra (81) is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (41) and cornerback Adoree’ Jackson (22) after a catch during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Jack Stoll 28 snaps
Dallas Goedert 23 snaps
Grant Calcaterra 18 snaps

Goedert had one catch for four yards on three targets before exiting with the starters.

OL

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles directs his team during the first half in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Jordan Mailata 65 snaps
Landon Dickerson 65 snaps
Sua Opeta 37 snaps
Jack Driscoll 37 snaps
Fred Johnson 33 snaps
Cam Jurgens 32 snaps
Lane Johnson 28 snaps
Jason Kelce 28 snaps

DL

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Moro Ojomo #72 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with Marlon Tuipulotu #95 during the first quarter in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Moro Ojomo 37 snaps
Jalen Carter 35 snaps
Marlon Tuipulotu 30 snaps
Brandon Graham 30 snaps
Milton Williams 23 snaps
Jordan Davis 17 snaps
Josh Sweat 12 snaps

Tuipulotu led the group with three tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, and one QB hit.

LB

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nicholas Morrow (41) and linebacker Patrick Johnson (48) and safety Kevin Byard (31) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Nicholas Morrow 62 snaps
Nolan Smith 41 snaps
Zach Cunningham 32 snaps
Patrick Johnson 29 snaps
Shaquille Leonard 29 sacks
Haason Reddick 26 snaps

Morrow led Eagles linebackers with 11 tackles, 1 TFL, and 1 pass defended, while Nolan Smith had 1 tackle and 1 QB hit in his most extended action of his rookie season.

CB

Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson (17) gains yards after catch as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eli Ricks (39) pursues during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Eli Ricks 43 snaps
Kelee Ringo 40 snaps
James Bradberry 38 snaps
Bradley Roby 30 snaps
Avonte Maddox 28 snaps
Josh Jobe 19

Bradberry led the secondary with four tackles and one pass defended, while Kelee Ringo registered 3 tackles, 1 sack and 1 QB hit.

Safety

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Reed Blankenship #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates an interception with Eli Ricks #39 during the second quarter in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Kevin Byard had 67 snaps
Reed Blankenship 33 snaps
Tristin McCollom 29 snaps
Sydney Brown 2 snaps

Brown logged two snaps before exiting with a feared torn ACL.

Kevin Byard had nine tackles, Reed Blankenship logged five tackles and an interception, while elevated safety Tristin McCollum had six on the afternoon.

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