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Browns' Week 15 Defensive Snap Counts vs. Seahawks

Looking at the defensive snap counts in the Browns' 30-13 loss to the Seahawks.

Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Below, we analyze the snap counts on defense for the Cleveland Browns' Week 15 game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Defensive Line

Pos Player Plays % Stats
DL Desmond Bryant 39 55% 1 tackle, 2 assists (3 combined). 1.5 sacks, 1 tackle for loss, 2 quarterback hits.
DL Danny Shelton
36 51% 4 tackles, 3 assists (7 combined). 1 tackle for loss.
DL Xavier Cooper 32 45% 1 tackle, 3 assists (4 combined).
DL John Hughes 29 41% 1 assist (1 combined).
DL Jamie Meder 26 37% 3 assists (3 combined).
DL Randy Starks 26 37% 1 assist (1 combined). 1 quarterback hit.

Desmond Bryant leads the Browns with 6 sacks on the season, including 3 in his past two games. I thought Danny Shelton played a solid game and is slowly showing progress. He hasn't had the impact I thought he would right off the bat as a rookie, but the signs are there that he can be a force with an offseason to work on things.

Outside Linebacker

Pos Player Plays % Stats
OLB Paul Kruger 40 56% 2 tackles (2 combined). 1 quarterback hit.
OLB Armonty Bryant Armonty BryantNate Orchard 36 51% 1 assist (1 combined).
OLB Armonty Bryant
28 39% 3 tackles (3 combined). 2 quarterback hits.
OLB Barkevious Mingo
20 28% 1 tackle, 1 assist (2 combined).

The Browns were getting their fair share of licks on the quarterback, hitting Russell Wilson 10 times during the game. Wilson still used his escapability to extend drives, but overall, I thought the pass-rushing was adequate and on pace with what the team did against the 49ers the previous week.

Inside Linebacker

Pos Player Plays % Stats
ILB Karlos Dansby 71 100% 4 tackles, 6 assists (10 combined). 4 quarterback hits.
ILB Craig Robertson 38 54% 2 tackles, 3 assists (5 combined).
ILB Christian Kirksey 35 49% 1 tackle, 3 assists (4 combined). 0.5 sacks, 1 quarterback hit.

Karlos Dansby led the team with 10 tackles and 4 hits on the quarterback. Craig Robertson and Christian Kirksey had to of been on the field at the same time for a couple of plays, probably in goal-to-go situations.

Safety

Pos Player Plays % Stats
S Tashaun Gipson 69 97% 5 tackles, 4 assists (9 combined).
S Donte Whitner
68 96% 3 tackles, 2 assists (5 combined).
S Jordan Poyer
9 13% No stats registered.

Despite being second on the team in tackles, this was not a good game for Tashaun Gipson. He missed several tackles and gave up several completions in coverage. He has not done anything this year to warrant a massive contract, either from the Browns or another NFL team. It'll be interesting to see what type of deal he gets this offseason, and from who.

Cornerback

Pos Player Plays % Stats
CB Tramon Williams 69 97% 5 tackles (5 combined). 1 pass defended.
CB Charles Gaines 69 97% 2 tackles (2 combined). 1 pass defended.
CB Johnson Bademosi
30 42% 1 tackle, 1 assist (2 combined).
CB Pierre Desir
11 15% 2 tackles (2 combined).

The front seven played pretty well against the Seahawks, but the secondary was out of their element. The cornerbacks kept allowing third-and-long pass completions. Tramon Williams cost the team three gift points at the end of the first half. Johnson Bademosi is always oh-so-close to breaking up a touchdown, but he always still ultimately allows the touchdown. Charles Gaines had a couple of nice moments, but overall his speed just doesn't seem quite up to Pierre Desir magically appeared at the end of the game, but didn't contribute much.

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Amount of Defensive Plays, By the Week

  • Week 1: 61 plays
  • Week 2: 80 plays
  • Week 3: 71 plays
  • Week 4: 65 plays
  • Week 5: 70 plays*
  • Week 6: 84 plays*
  • Week 7: 53 plays
  • Week 8: 81 plays
  • Week 9: 67 plays
  • Week 10: 66 plays
  • Week 11: Bye Week
  • Week 12: 59 plays
  • Week 13: 57 plays
  • Week 14: 56 plays
  • Week 15: 71 plays