Sometimes, snap counts illuminate. Other times, they simply tell us what we already know, but with numbers that better indicate who was on the field, something that’s easy to be unsure in the hustle of gameday and before a second watch.
This week, we learned that Justin McCray took over at left guard with James Carpenter out, that the defensive line rotation is very different when the Falcons face the Saints, and that Sterling Hofrichter is plenty capable of taking on kickoffs. Let’s get to the nitty gritty for the week, and then we’re on to the Chargers.