Snap Counts: Philadelphia Eagles at Cincinnati Bengals

The snap counts from the Philadelphia Eagles’ 37-17 victory over the Bengals are in, and there’s plenty to break down after a strong performance in Week 8.

Snap Counts: Philadelphia Eagles Offense

Grant Calcaterra had a big day, seeing his highest snap percentage of the season. He finished with 58 receiving yards, his second-best total ever, just behind the 67 yards he put up against the Browns. Calcaterra has now racked up 186 yards over seven games this year—more than he managed in his first 30 career games combined.

The offensive line saw some shuffling late in the game, but Fred Johnson was steady at left tackle, locking down Trey Hendrickson all game.

Cam Jurgens also played every snap, while Landon Dickerson, Tyler Steen, and Lane Johnson took a breather once the game was in hand. Darian Kinnard, Nick Gates, and Jack Driscoll closed things out, with Driscoll even subbing in earlier when Lane had a brief injury scare.

DeVonta Smith bounced back after a rough Week 7, leading the team with seven targets, six catches, 85 yards, and a touchdown. It’s exactly what the Eagles needed from him, especially with A.J. Brown having a relatively quiet day. Brown posted his lowest receiving total of the season with 84 yards but still managed three first downs on five catches.

DEVONTA SMITH. 🦅#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/mIgJtl3x8l

— The Liberty Line (@LibertyLinePHL) October 27, 2024

Saquon Barkley continued to be a workhorse, logging his second-highest snap percentage and finishing with 23 touches. He was key in the Eagles’ final clock-killing drive, picking up seven carries along the way.

The Eagles leaned heavily into 12 personnel, with Jack Stoll playing 57% of snaps, his third-highest rate this season. He chipped in with a six-yard reception, bringing his 2024 total to two catches for 10 yards.

Jahan Dotson, on the other hand, was a non-factor. He logged his third-lowest snap percentage of the year and wasn’t targeted at all. Over the last two games, he’s been targeted just once, and his season total sits at a mere six catches for 35 yards—an ongoing disappointment.

Kenny Gainwell’s day was a strange one. He had his second-lowest snap count of the season but still managed five touches. He took over for Barkley on the final drive but had to come out due to a cleat malfunction.

Ainias Smith made his NFL debut, playing eight snaps. Some of it was garbage time, but he did see a few earlier reps. He didn’t play on special teams, as the Eagles never forced a punt, which might’ve been for the best given his struggles catching punts cleanly in the offseason.

Snap Counts: Philadelphia Eagles Defense

Cooper DeJean continued to be a bright spot, logging his second-highest snap count percentage of the year as the Eagles maintained a heavy nickel look.

Cooper DeJean continues to be the difference maker for the Philadelphia Eagles defense in 37-17 victory over the Bengals >>

Zack Baun led the team with 12 tackles, eight of them solo, and forced his first fumble as a pro. Meanwhile, Jalen Carter was the iron man along the defensive line, leading the unit in snaps and adding a QB hit—his sixth over the last three games.

Darius Slay left the game with a groin injury after making a clutch pass breakup in the end zone. His status will be one to watch as the week progresses. In his absence, Isaiah Rodgers stepped up, tipping a pass that C.J. Gardner-Johnson intercepted, marking the Eagles’ third takeaway of the year.

1000 IQ play from Isaiah Rodgers to bat the ball directly to C.J. Gardner-Johnson #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/nxKaIBOtCi

— Jacob Nierob (@JNierob) October 28, 2024

Nolan Smith had his best game of the season, logging his highest snap count and picking up half a sack by beating Bengals rookie Amarius Mims. Smith now has 2.5 sacks over his last three games, and it’s clear that the light is starting to come on for the 23-year-old.

Milton Williams and Moro Ojomo each out-snapped Jordan Davis, showing that defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is more focused on performance than draft status. Davis was still solid, though, helping the Eagles hold Cincinnati’s backs to just 43 yards on 17 carries.

Bryce Huff had two assisted tackles and one solo, logging his second-lowest snap count of the season. Brandon Graham matched Huff’s snap count and added two solo tackles, including a big third-down stop that set up a turnover on downs.

Avonte Maddox saw limited action in dime packages and appeared to be a target for the Bengals’ passing attack. Meanwhile, Ben VanSumeren got some work as a fullback late in the game.

Will Shipley had a 17-yard touchdown run negated by a holding call on Nick Gates, but he showed good burst and toughness in the attempt.

Backup defenders like Kelee Ringo, Oren Burks, Sydney Brown, Tristin McCollum, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., and Jalyx Hunt saw some snaps late as Cincinnati pulled Joe Burrow for Jake Browning.

Next Up for the Philadelphia Eagles:

Overall, it was a solid team win, and the Eagles continue to look like a squad that’s finding its stride on both sides of the ball. Up next? A home game against old friend Doug Pederson and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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