Jets at Dolphins recap: Snap counts for Miami defense

Earlier today, we took a look at the snap counts for the Miami Dolphins offense against the New York Jets. Now, it is time to turn around and take a look at the defense, with a run down of the snaps played, as well as the percentage of overall defensive snaps, for each player from the game. The article ends with the running tally of the season snap percentages of every player who has taken at least one snap on defense this year for the team.

The Dolphins defense started off slowly against the Jets, allowing a field goal, a touchdown, and a field goal on New York’s first three possessions. They eventually found their rhythm, forcing two punts, two interceptions, and a field goal in the next five Jets drives. The Dolphins defense included the Bobby McCain and Jordan Phillips interceptions, two sacks from Cameron Wake, and a sack from Ndamukong Suh.

Defensive ends

Andre Branch - 44 (76%)
Cameron Wake - 39 (67%)
Jason Jones - 21 (36%)
Mario Williams - 19 (33%)

Defensive tackles

Ndamukong Suh - 51 (88%)
Jordan Phillips - 43 (74%)
Leon Orr - 13 (22%)
Chris Jones - 2 (3%)

Linebackers

Kiko Alonso - 58 (100%)
Spencer Paysinger - 31 (53%)
Jelani Jenkins - 23 (40%)
Donald Butler - 7 (12%)
Neville Hewitt - 3 (5%)

Cornerbacks

Byron Maxwell - 58 (100%)
Tony Lippett - 58 (100%)
Bobby McCain - 42 (72%)

Safeties

Isa Abdul-Quddus - 58 (100%)
Bacarri Rambo - 35 (60%)
Michael Thomas - 33 (57%)

Season Totals

Percentage of season snaps played by each player. Defensive ends in red, defensive tackles in yellow, linebackers in green, cornerbacks in blue, safeties in white.