Lions’ Week 2 Snap Counts Reveal Depth-Chart Trends After Loss to Bills

The Detroit Lions fell 41-31 to the Buffalo Bills in Week 2, trailing early and unable to close the gap despite a strong offensive showing. Quarterback Jared Goff played every offensive snap and posted a 130.0 passer rating, outpacing Bills quarterback Josh Allen on the stat sheet. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs handled 83% of the backfield snaps, while backup Sione Vaki saw limited action beyond blocking and a single carry.

Wide receivers Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown were on the field for most of the game; St. Brown recorded nine catches for 142 yards and two touchdowns after his first target late in the first half. Tight end Sam LaPorta logged 98% of eligible snaps, as the Lions favored 11-personnel sets.

The offensive line remained intact despite injuries to right tackle Blake Miller and left guard Christian Mahogany, with starters Penei Sewell, Ben Bartch, Juice Scruggs, Tate Ratledge and Larry Borom playing every snap. Early pass-protection metrics indicated pressure issues for Borom and Bartch.

On defense, interior linemen Alim McNeill and Tyleik Williams saw the bulk of snaps, while edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson logged 85% of his assignments. Linebackers Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes each played every defensive snap, with rotational players such as Devin White and Malcolm Rodriguez receiving situational duties.

Cornerbacks D.J. Reed and Rock Ya-Sin each played over 95% of defensive snaps; Ya-Sin briefly left the field after a kick to a sensitive area and was replaced by Khalil Dorsey. Safety rotation featured Chuck Clark and Thomas Harper, with Avonte Maddox sidelined by injury.

Special teams contributors Jake Bates, Jack Fox and Hogan Hatten each recorded roughly a third of their possible snaps, with Bates attempting an onside kick. The Lions’ snap-count patterns suggest a focus on stabilizing the secondary and addressing pass-protection concerns as the season progresses.