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The Detroit Lions suffered a crushing loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n

Amidst a slew of injuries, inconsistency on both sides of the ball and difficulties converting in key moments, the Lions fell to 7-5 with a 31-24 loss.<\/p>\n

Here is a breakdown of the Lions\u2019 snap distribution, with analysis on what this could mean for the team moving forward.<\/p>\n

Quarterbacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n
    \n
  • Jared Goff \u2014 (63) 100%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Goff finished an efficient 20-of-26 through the air, but was sacked three times and had a crucial fourth-down conversion dropped by Jameson Williams. He will now be tasked with helping the team get back into a flow next Thursday against a Dallas team coming off of two straight big wins over Philadelphia and Kansas City.<\/p>\n

    Running backs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
      \n
    • Jahmyr Gibbs \u2014 (44) 70%<\/li>\n
    • David Montgomery \u2014 (24) 38%<\/li>\n
    • Jacob Saylors \u2014 15 special teams snaps (62%)<\/li>\n
    • Sione Vaki \u2014 15 special teams snaps (62%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Gibbs continues to see a heavy advantage in snaps over Montgomery. The Packers had a solid game plan to neutralize the Lions\u2019 run game, particularly against Gibbs. They limited him to under four yards a carry, while Montgomery did have his first rushing touchdown since Week 5, amidst his eight carries.<\/p>\n

      Wide receivers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
        \n
      • Jameson Williams \u2014 (59) 94%<\/li>\n
      • Isaac TeSlaa \u2013 (58) 92% \u2014 Two special teams snaps (8%)<\/li>\n
      • Tom Kennedy \u2014 (41) 65% \u2014 Eight special teams snaps (33%)<\/li>\n
      • Amon-Ra St. Brown \u2014 (4) 6%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        St. Brown\u2019s early injury paved the way for more snaps for TeSlaa and Kennedy, while Williams had a big day as the top receiver. Kennedy handled return duties in addition to making four catches, while Dominic Lovett did not see any action despite being active.<\/p>\n

        Tight ends<\/strong><\/h2>\n
          \n
        • Ross Dwelley \u2014 (47) 75% \u2014 Four special teams snaps (17%)<\/li>\n
        • Anthony Firkser \u2014 (15) 24% \u2014 12 special teams snaps (50%)<\/li>\n
        • Zach Horton \u2014 (8) 13% \u2014 Six special teams snaps (25%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Down their top two tight ends, the Lions leaned on two veterans and an undrafted free agent to account for their absences. The result was some unique formation variations, which included Horton playing some fullback.<\/p>\n

          Offensive line<\/strong><\/h2>\n
            \n
          • Kayode Awosika \u2014 (63) 100% \u2014 Four special teams snaps (17%)<\/li>\n
          • Tate Ratledge \u2014 (63) 100% \u2014 Four special teams snaps (17%)<\/li>\n
          • Penei Sewell \u2014 (63) 100% \u2014 Four special teams snaps<\/li>\n
          • Trystan Colon \u2014 (63) 100% \u2014 Four special teams snaps<\/li>\n
          • Taylor Decker \u2014 (68) 100%<\/li>\n
          • Dan Skipper \u2014 (15) 24% \u2014 Four special teams snaps (17%)<\/li>\n
          • Michael Niese \u2014 Four special teams snaps (17%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Colon made his first start at center this season in the absence of Graham Glasgow. With Frank Ragnow rejoining the mix, the Lions could elect to slide Glasgow back to guard if he\u2019s able to play next week. This would likely be at the expense of Awosika, who has started on the left side after Christian Mahogany was placed on injured reserve.<\/p>\n

            Defensive line<\/strong><\/h2>\n
              \n
            • Alim McNeill \u2014 (60) 95% \u2014 Five special teams snaps (21%)<\/li>\n
            • Aidan Hutchinson \u2014 (60) 95%<\/li>\n
            • DJ Reader \u2014 (39) 62%<\/li>\n
            • Tyleik Williams \u2014 (34) 54%<\/li>\n
            • Marcus Davenport \u2014 (24) 38% \u2014 Five special teams snaps (21%)<\/li>\n
            • Roy Lopez \u2014 (22) 35% \u2014 Five special teams snaps (21%)<\/li>\n
            • Al-Quadin Muhammad \u2014 (19) 30% \u2014 Five special teams snaps (21%)<\/li>\n
            • Tyrus Wheat \u2014 16 special teams snaps (67%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Davenport played 24 snaps in his first game since Week 2, rotating with Muhammad for a majority of the game. McNeill and Hutchinson were mainstays, while Williams continued to get a significant workload and Reader and Lopez traded snaps at the nose tackle position.<\/p>\n

              Linebackers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                \n
              • Jack Campbell \u2014 (63) 100% \u2014 Five special teams snaps (21%)<\/li>\n
              • Alex Anzalone \u2014 (63) 100%<\/li>\n
              • Derrick Barnes \u2014 (46) 73% \u2014 Two special teams snaps (8%)<\/li>\n
              • Malcolm Rodriguez \u2014 20 special teams snaps (83%)<\/li>\n
              • Grant Stuard \u2014 20 special teams snaps (83%)<\/li>\n
              • Trevor Nowaske \u2014 20 special teams snaps (83%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Detroit relied on its top three linebackers to get them through Thursday\u2019s game, with the others playing exclusively on special teams. Barnes\u2019 absences were package based, as the Lions deployed some nickel packages that resulted in him coming off the field.<\/p>\n

                Cornerbacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                  \n
                • Amik Robertson \u2014 (60) 95%<\/li>\n
                • D.J. Reed \u2014 (55) 87%<\/li>\n
                • Terrion Arnold \u2014 (18) 29%<\/li>\n
                • Rock Ya-Sin \u2014 (9) 14% \u2014 13 special teams snaps (54%)<\/li>\n
                • Khalil Dorsey \u2014 14 special teams snaps (58%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Detroit had Arnold on a rep count it appears in what was his first game since Week 10. Reed saw a bg increase after being limited in his own return last week, while defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard also made some room to get Ya-Sin into action.<\/p>\n

                  Safeties<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                    \n
                  • Brian Branch \u2014 (60) 95% \u2014 Four special teams snaps (17%)<\/li>\n
                  • Thomas Harper \u2014 (59) 94% \u2014 One special teams snaps (4%)<\/li>\n
                  • Avonte Maddox \u2014 (1) 2% \u2014 Two special teams snaps (8%)<\/li>\n
                  • Daniel Thomas \u2014 20 special teams snaps (83%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    It was more of the same for the Lions at the safety position, as Branch and Harper played the majority of the game. Maddox did get one snap, while Thomas continues to be a special teams ace.<\/p>\n

                    Specialists<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                      \n
                    • Jake Bates \u2014 Nine special teams snaps (38%)<\/li>\n
                    • Jack Fox \u2014 Six special teams snaps (25%)<\/li>\n
                    • Hogan Hatten \u2014 Six special teams snaps (25%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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