Advanced Week 8 NFL Snap Counts Report
Snap counts tell us who is playing but they don’t always paint a clear picture of who is producing for our fantasy football lineups. By digging deep into FullTime Fantasy‘s Advanced NFL Snap Counts Report: Week 7, we are able
NFL Snap Counts Frequently Asked Questions
The Snap Counts report and tool is invaluable in breaking down what’s happening behind the numbers.
What are NFL snap counts?
Snap counts represent the total number of offensive plays a player participated in during a given week.
Why should I care about NFL snap counts?
The number of times a player is on the field for a player can be incredibly useful. It helps track usage, and how players are used and provide fantasy football managers with the ability to look beyond the usual on-field production by adding context to those more traditional statistics.
How are your NFL snap-count numbers compiled?
NFL snap counts are tracked by the NFL Game Statistics and Information System (GSIS). For the last two years, each player has had a chip inserted in his shoulder pads so that radio transmitters in stadiums can track his every move on the field. This is how the GSIS compiles snap counts (and other on-field information).
How can I use NFL snap counts to leverage my success in fantasy football?
Understanding playing time can be a key factor in setting your weekly lineup. In particular, understanding and identifying trends that might give you an early jump on acquiring free agents or making trades for players who might quietly be gaining playing time.
What are the possible drawbacks to using NFL snap counts as part of my fantasy football lineup strategy?
As FantasyPros recently noted, studying snap counts and the percentage of snaps played is one of the easiest ways that we can determine one of the most basic, but important questions for potential fantasy success: Is this player even on the field often enough to make a difference? That said, NFL snap counts only outline playing time, and being on the field is only the first step to fantasy relevance. It’s not the only step. Don’t emphasize snap counts over production.
The Snap Counts report and tool is invaluable in breaking down what’s happening behind the numbers.
SNAPS Total offensive snaps played by player.
SNAP % Percentage of offensive snaps played.
RUSH % Percentage of snaps played where player had a rushing attempt.
TGT % Percentage of snaps played where player was targeted by a pass attempt.
TOUCH % Percentage of snaps played where player touched the football (includes pass attempts, rush attempts and receptions).
FPTS Fantasy points scored by player.
PTS/100 SNAPS Average fantasy points scored by player per 100 snaps
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Fantasy Football Sleepers Week 8
By this point in a challenging 2022 season, every roster has faced adversity. This week’s brutal byes also won’t help. With our Fantasy Football Sleepers Week 8, we can help you recognize hidden values in competitive fantasy leagues that may need to be plugged into your starting lineup. Whether it is as a bye-week replacement or longer, here are some Fantasy Football Sleepers Week 8 to consider. Quarterbacks Andy Dalton New Orleans Saints The Saints have named Dalton as their starting quarterback for this week and he is an outstanding sleeper option. He is matched up against a putrid Raiders’ pass defense this week. They are allowing the most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. The Raiders made Davis Mills a viable fantasy option last week and Dalton is coming off a 361-yard, four-touchdown game. Davis Mills Houston Texans Speaking of Mills, last week he posted over 300 yards and two touchdowns and has another nice matchup this week against the Titans. Tennessee is allowing the fifth-most fantasy points to QBs and the fewest to running backs, so the game plan should favor Mills. Look for him to throw more than often and have success doing so. Running Backs Obviously, you’re starting Tony Pollard with Zeke out, you don’t need us to tell you that. It’s Tony Pollard SZN! Khalil Herbert Chicago Bears Despite being the backup in Chicago, Herbert is the RB17 on the season ahead of guys like Ezekiel Elliott and Najee Harris. Last week he started to get a larger workload and that’s expected to continue. On Monday Night Football, Herbert had 14 opportunities to David Montgomery’s 15. If Herbert looks better early he could take over as the lead back and his floor is the better back in a split-back system. Chuba Hubbard Carolina Panthers If you look at the numbers from last week, D’Onta Foreman looked like the clear RB1. However, Hubbard missed much of the second half with an ankle injury and the touches were very close when he went down. Hubbard also finished with a touchdown and more targets. While we do believe Foreman is the better player, Hubbard should still have a big role in this offense. Don’t forget to tune in, like and subscribe to the Fulltime Fantasy Podcast which airs Thursday 7pm eastern! Mark Ingram New Orleans Saints Ingram was likely dropped coming off a terrible week so you may be able to snag him off waivers. Last week looks like an aberration when he only saw six carries and three targets. While he has a low ceiling, most weeks he’s good for about nine carries and a couple of targets. He’s also been getting into the game near the goal line. He only has one TD so far this season, but he’s seeing opportunities and Alvin Kamara is yet to find the end zone all year. Kenyan Drake Baltimore Ravens Drake was a massive disappointment last week and now all the hype has been heaped upon Gus Edwards. However, when you look at the carries Edwards’s 16 carries were only five more than Drake’s 11. Granted, Drake somehow managed to only total five yards while Edwards scored two TDS, but that could easily change this week. Let’s not forget how good Drake was in Week 6 and Edwards is now in just his second game back off a serious knee injury and on a short week. There’s a real chance his touches are limited. Wide Receivers Devin Duvernay Baltimore Ravens This comes down to whether or not Rashod Bateman and Mark Andrews play on Thursday Night. Neither guy has got a full practice in and Bateman looks legitimately questionable. If Bateman doesn’t play Duvernay is a sleeper option. If neither play he should be in your lineups. The Bucs’ secondary is also dealing with a ton of injuries this week which Lamar Jackson should be able to exploit. DeVante Parker New England Patriots Over his past four games, Parker has seen 23 targets which he’s turned into 14 receptions for 312 yards and a TD. He has quietly been a productive fantasy wideout and the matchup lines up well for him this week. Sauce Gardner is expected to be locked up on Jakobi Meyers which should leave Parker as the top target in this game for the Patriots. Tre’Quan Smith New Orleans Saints It’s looking like the Saints will once again be without Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry, and Adam Trautman opening up opportunities for Smith. He has been the clear WR2 on this team in their absence. The past two weeks he has seen nine targets and caught eight passes for 102 yards and a TD. This week they take on the Raiders who are allowing the eighth-most fantasy points to wideouts and are now without their best corner. Phillip Dorsett Houston Texans Nico Collins went down with a groin injury last week and Dorsett stepped up in his absence and made some big plays. He caught two of his three targets for 45 yards and a TD. Collins will not play this week and the Texans face off with the Titans who are allowing the second-most fantasy points to WRs. Chris Moore should also see an increased role. He saw one more target than Dorsett last week but has less upside. Tight Ends Harrison Bryant Cleveland Browns Jacoby Brissett has always loved his tight ends and that’s why David Njoku has been the TE4 on the season in PPR formats. He is down for a while with a high-ankle sprain and Bryant will step into his role. It’s as simple as that. Bryant is the next man up in an offense that is going to use their tight end. Chris Myarick New York Giants (Some sites still list at Fullback) This is a similar situation to Bryant, but a deeper sleeper. Daniel Bellinger went down last week with an eye injury and may miss the remainder of the season. He had been a big part of the offense with a