Finally! Q with a 75% Snap Count While Maintaining Production

[32EBoozer]

https://jetsxfactor.com/2023/09/13/ny-jets-maximize-buffalo-advantage/

Notably, Williams enjoyed a large boost to his snap count – something both he and Jets fans alike have long been yearning for. Williams played 75% of the Jets’ defensive snaps, the third-highest rate of his career and higher than any game in 2022. It’s a 10% boost compared to his 2022 season average of 65%.

What matters more than the snap count itself is the fact that Williams maintained a high level of efficiency with the larger workload.

[32EBoozer]

With five pressures on 40 pass-rush snaps, Williams recorded a pressure rate of 12.5%, which is basically identical to his 2022 season average (12.4%). The fear of increasing a player’s reps is that his efficiency will decline. For at least one week, Williams proved that is not an issue for him. If he can continue maintaining elite efficiency on a high volume throughout the season, he is going to post even better numbers than he did last year.

Quinton Jefferson joined Williams on the inside to form a stellar interior pass rushing duo. Jefferson matched Williams’ five pressures despite playing 15 fewer pass-rush snaps (40 for Williams, 25 for Jefferson). The duo’s combined total of 10 pressures tied them for third-best among DT duos in Week 1.

[Claymation]

Imagine the production he would have had if he had less snaps, clearly he was pacing himself.

[32EBoozer]

The real star of the show was John Franklin-Myers. He finished the game with eight pressures, tying him for the most in the NFL among all defensive players (with Jalen Carter and Arden Key). Franklin-Myers had one sack, one hit, and six hurries. As per usual, he did damage from multiple positions, as he lined up on the interior in passing situations and on the edge in most other situations.

Bryce Huff picked up where he left off as a situational edge rusher, recording four pressures on 22 pass-rush snaps (18.2% pressure rate).

[32EBoozer]

The scary thing is, the unit wasn’t even close to its full potential. Carl Lawson was out while Jermaine Johnson and Will McDonald still have plenty of room to grow.

Lawson’s return should provide a significant boost against Dallas this week. I think Lawson and Johnson can help each other out. When both players are active, they each can be placed in their ideal role.

Johnson’s year-two progress should allow him to take on more snaps than he did last year, which in turn can allow Lawson to play a smaller role, helping Lawson to stay fresh, maximize his efficiency, and preserve his health.

As for Johnson, Lawson’s return should kick him back into a role that makes more sense for him. While Johnson certainly deserves to play more than he did as a rookie (34% of the snaps), the 71% snap ratio he recorded against Buffalo is probably too high for him until he shows further development. Johnson will likely be much more efficient with a smaller role.

New York wants to win games on the strength of its defensive front. Week 1 was a perfect display of that formula in action.

[PS17]

I don’t mind Quinnen getting a lower percentage of snaps. I’d rather a dominant game wrecker at 60% snaps than a just good DT at 75%. We’ll see if he can maintain his disruptiveness with more playing time. 

[pointman]

19 minutes ago, Claymation said:

Imagine the production he would have had if he had less snaps, clearly he was pacing himself.

[32EBoozer]

Best players need to be on the field as often as humanly possible.

[Barton]

Really no point in Lawson seeing the field anymore. 

[BornJetsFan1983]

1 hour ago, 32EBoozer said:

https://jetsxfactor.com/2023/09/13/ny-jets-maximize-buffalo-advantage/

Notably, Williams enjoyed a large boost to his snap count – something both he and Jets fans alike have long been yearning for. Williams played 75% of the Jets’ defensive snaps, the third-highest rate of his career and higher than any game in 2022. It’s a 10% boost compared to his 2022 season average of 65%.

What matters more than the snap count itself is the fact that Williams maintained a high level of efficiency with the larger workload.

He sure looked gas.but it is start of season. So I hope this new approach doesn't lead to un intended consequences.

In a week or two of at this same percentage we need to see if he still has the stamina at the end of the game. I'd say by this one game it is up for debate. The last drive in overtime they stopped them, but the drive before would have been game over. Were they gased because too many snaps or just not being in game shape.

Time will tell but when I saw him sucking wind I thought of your desire to tire him out

[Hex]

1 hour ago, 32EBoozer said:

Best players need to be on the field as often as humanly possible.

Unless their production decreases. If Q can keep his production up, totally. If he can't, it will be more worth it to limit his snaps.

Honestly if he can't keep up his production with a 75% snap count he doesn't deserve his contract, but that doesn't mean we should put him in at 75% if he can't.