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Falcons’ playtime percentage breakdown vs. Vikings

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Credit: Miguel Martinez
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs runs for a first down during the fourth quarter against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov, 5, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Nov 6, 2023

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons had a rash of ankle injuries in the 31-28 loss to the Vikings Sunday.

Running back Cordarrelle Patterson (9 of 67 offensive snaps, 13%), Mack Hollins and Dee Alford all were announced with ankle injuries.

Safety Richie Grant was checked for a concussion and cleared.

Hollins was set to play more with Drake London (groin) out, but he only played 14 snaps (20%).

Wide receivers KhaDarel Hodge (46 snaps, 67%) and Van Jefferson (45 snaps, 69%) picked up most of the snaps. Also, wide receivers Scotty Miller (21 snaps, 30%) and Damiere Byrd (19 snaps, 28%) saw more time.

Defensive tackle Kentavius Street, who replaced Grady Jarrett in the starting lineup, played 47 of 75 (63%). He was productive with five tackles, a tackle for loss and a fumble recovery.

The fans were hot after this loss.

Here’s a look at the playtime chart from the game:

Player offense special teams

J Matthews T 69 100% 6 18%

K McGary T 69 100% 6 18%

D Dalman C 69 100%

C Lindstrom G 69 100% 6 18%

M Bergeron G 69 100% 6 18%

T Heinicke QB 69 100%

K Hodge WR 46 67% 19 58%

V Jefferson WR 45 65%

B Robinson RB 42 61%

J Smith TE 39 57%

K Pitts TE 39 57%

M Pruitt TE 29 42% 12 36%

T Allgeier RB 24 35%

S Miller WR 21 30% 11 33%

D Byrd WR 19 28%

T Fisk TE 18 26% 16 48%

M Hollins WR 14 20% 6 18%

C Patterson RB 9 13% 6 18%

Player defense special teams

R Grant SS 75 100% 12 36%

J Okudah CB 75 100%

J Bates FS 75 100%

A Terrell CB 75 100%

K Elliss LB 75 100%

N Landman LB 74 99% 8 24%

D Onyemata DT 51 68% 6 18%

K Street DT 47 63%

B Dupree LB 44 59%

C Campbell DE 40 53% 11 33%

L Carter LB 40 53% 11 33%

D Alford CB 39 52% 7 21%

Z Harrison DE 23 31%

A Ebiketie LB 21 28% 8 24%

M Hughes CB 20 27% 9 27%

M Abernathy FS 18 24% 26 79%

T Graham DE 16 21% 6 18%

A Huggins DT 16 21% 5 15%

T Flowers CB 1 1% 27 82%

Player special teams only

T Davis LB 27 82%

D Malone LB 27 82%

B Pinion P 17 52%

C Phillips CB 16 48%

J FitzPatrick TE 12 36%

L McCullough LS 10 30%

K Hinton G 6 18%

R Neuzil C 6 18%

S Norton T 6 18%

Y Koo K 6 18%

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About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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