Patriots coach Mike Vrabel denies accusations from Falcons coach Raheem Morris that the Patriots were simulating the snap count by clapping, asserting it was unintentional and not coached. Officials did not flag any such activity, and Vrabel dismisses the claim as unfounded, emphasizing the loud environment and the absence of any deliberate deception.
The Bills' dominant 40-9 win over the Panthers highlighted strong performances from Josh Allen and James Cook, while revealing areas for improvement in the receiving corps and defense, especially with injuries impacting key positions. The game also marked the return of players like Hoecht and Ogunjobi, and showcased rookie Hairston's promising debut.
Buffalo Bills improved to 3-0 with a 31-21 win over the Miami Dolphins, showcasing strong performances from Josh Allen and key players despite injuries, and maintaining their dominance at Highmark Stadium with a strategic use of snap counts across offense, defense, and special teams.
The Seattle Seahawks had all five offensive linemen play every snap for the first time this season, resulting in improved pass protection and a more effective running game. The offensive line allowed only two sacks and created openings for the running back. On the defensive side, there were changes in the lineup, with Mike Jackson Sr. replacing Riq Woolen and performing well. Frank Clark saw limited playing time, while other players stepped up. Overall, the improved continuity on the offensive line is a positive development for the Seahawks.
In the Detroit Lions' Week 15 win over the Denver Broncos, the starting offensive line played all 66 offensive snaps for the first time since Week 10, resulting in a strong rushing performance. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs split snaps at running back, while no other RBs played. The wide receiver snaps were distributed among Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Josh Reynolds, Kalif Raymond, and Donovan Peoples-Jones. LB Alex Anzalone played all 64 defensive reps, and there were definitive changes in the secondary with Ifeatu Melifonwu and Khalil Dorsey starting. Aidan Hutchinson had a heavy workload on the defensive line, and there were limited snaps for Romeo Okwara and Bruce Irvin.
The Detroit Lions had a relatively low number of offensive plays in their Week 13 win against the New Orleans Saints, running just 58 plays compared to the Saints' 67. The starting secondary played the entire game, with Tracy Walker joining them for 45 snaps. The linebackers varied due to Alex Anzalone's absence, with Derrick Barnes and Jack Campbell seeing the most snaps. Aidan Hutchinson played the majority of defensive snaps, while Amon-Ra St. Brown saw a decrease in playing time on offense. David Montgomery led the running backs in snaps, and Dan Skipper and James Mitchell had limited playing time as blockers.
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game, but the team plans to be cautious with him and limit his snaps. Jones has been dealing with a hamstring injury since Week 2 and has played in only three games this season. Four other Packers players have injury designations for the upcoming game.