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Jess Root

Cardinals’ Week 16 defensive snap counts, observations vs. Bears

In the Arizona Cardinals’ 27-16 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field, the defense was on the field for 70 snaps.

Four players were on the field for all 70 defensive snaps.

How was the playing time divided up?

Below are the individual snap counts for everyone who played, grouped by position.

Defensive line

Dante Stills, 44; Roy Lopez, 41; Kevin Strong, 40; Jonathan Ledbetter, 34; Naquan Jones, 21

It is odd to see Ledbetter play less than only Jones, although the difference between him and Stills, who played the most, is 10 snaps.

Outside linebacker

Zaven Collins, 41; Dennis Gardeck, 34; Cameron Thomas, 30; BJ Ojulari, 30; Jesse Luketa, 21

Collins left the game with a foot injury and still played the most. Thomas played a lot in Victor Dimukeje’s absence. He only played four snaps against the 49ers. Luketa played more than he normally does. It was his season high.

Inside linebacker

Krys Barnes, 69; Owen Pappoe, 35; Tyreek Maddox-Williams, 5

Barnes played all but one snap. Pappoe, a rookie, got the start, the first of his career, and saw the most action of the season. Maddox-Williams must have gotten Pappoe’s old role in the five-linebacker passing down formation.

Cornerback

Antonio Hamilton, 70; Starling Thomas, 70

With Garrett Williams out with a knee injury, safety Jalen Thompson went back to defending the slot. They only used the two corners and did not rotate at all. Marco Wilson and Kei’Trel Clark only saw action on special teams.

Safety

Budda Baker, 70; Jalen Thompson, 70; Andre Chachere, 41; Qwuantrezz Knight, 4

Those four snaps were the first four on defense for Knight this season. Thompson played primarily in the slot on Sunday with Chachere playing free safety.

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