Saints snap counts: Youth predominant on defense in Wild Card win over Panthers

The New Orleans Saints were able to deliver in their first postseason appearance since 2013, defeating the Carolina Panthers 31-26 at home. It was the team’s first home playoff game since 2011, and the atmosphere was electrifying throughout the duration of the matchup. Here’s a look at the team’s snap counts and playing time percentages from Wild Card Weekend. (Note: All data is provided by the NFL)

Offense

• Max Unger, Larry Warford, Ryan Ramczyk, Terron Armstead, Drew Brees, 58 (100%)
• Michael Thomas, 49 (84%)
• Senio Kelemete, 47 (81%)
• Josh Hill, 43 (74%)
• Alvin Kamara, 37 (64%)
• Ted Ginn Jr., 34 (59%)
• Brandon Coleman, 29 (50%)
• Michael Hoomanawanui, 28 (48%)
• Mark Ingram, 27 (47%)
• Willie Snead, 20 (34%)
• Zach Line, 13 (22%)
• Andrus Peat, 12 (21%)
• Josh LeRibeus, 7 (12%)
• Tommylee Lewis, 2 (3%)

Defense

• Vonn Bell, Marshon Lattimore, 74 (100%)
• Marcus Williams, Ken Crawley, 71 (96%)
• Cameron Jordan, 70 (95%)
• Craig Robertson, 66 (89%)
• Manti Te’o, Sheldon Rankins, 57 (77%)
• P.J. Williams, 51 (69%)
• David Onyemata, 50 (68%)
• George Johnson, 42 (57%)
• Tyeler Davison, 39 (53%)
• Rafael Bush, 32 (43%)
• Trey Hendrickson, 25 (34%)
• Jonathan Freeny, 20 (27%)
• Tony McDaniel, 12 (16%)
• Sterling Moore, 3 (4%)

Special Teams (Top Reps)

• Michael Mauti, 26
• George Johnson, 24
• Chris Banjo, Trey Edmunds, 19
• Arthur Maulet, Justin Hardee, Gerald Hodges, 18