Snap count: In first game without Bowman, Coyle struggles to fill void

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The release of veteran linebacker NaVorro Bowman forced Brock Coyle onto the field for every defensive snap of the 49ers’ 26-24 loss Sunday to Washington.

Coyle and free safety Jimmie Ward played all 74 defensive plays for the 49ers' defense.

Coyle struggled in pass coverage while making the start in Bowman’s old position. According to Pro Football Focus, Coyle allowed six catches on seven passes he defended for 77 yards and a touchdown.

Fellow inside linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong also had his difficulties, allowing catches on all five targets for 136 yards.

Rookie cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon also saw his most playing time on the season, as he rotated into the game at various times to replace starters Dontae Johnson and Rashard Robinson. Witherspoon played 34 snaps.

Eric Reid was cleared to play, but saw action on just 10 plays, as Jaquiski Tartt held onto his starting job at strong safety for at least another week.

Rookie defensive lineman Solomon Thomas played more than any other 49ers defensive lineman and he responded with a strong game. Thomas was on the field for 68 of the 49ers’ 74 defensive plays. He recorded his second sack of the season and have five run stops, according to PFF.

Here is a look at the 49ers’ playing time on offense, defense and special teams:

OFFENSE
(72 plays)
Quarterback – C.J. Beathard 54, Brian Hoyer 18
Running back – Carlos Hyde 56, Matt Breida 17, Raheem Mostert 1
Wide receiver – Marquise Goodwin 61, Pierre Garçon 60, Trent Taylor 44, Aldrick Robinson 15, Victor Bolden 3
Tight end – George Kittle 66, Garrett Celek 30, Logan Paulsen 3, Cole Hikutini 2
Offensive line – Joe Staley 72, Trent Brown 72, Daniel Kilgore 72, Brandon Fusco 72, Laken Tomlinson 72, Garry Gilliam 2

DEFENSE
(74 plays)
Defensive line – Solomon Thomas 68, DeForest Buckner 61, Earl Mitchell 49, Xavier Cooper 32, Arik Armstead 22, D.J. Jones 18, Aaron Lynch 18, Elvis Dumervil 15
Linebacker – Brock Coyle 74, Ray-Ray Armstrong 61, Eli Harold 48, Elijah Lee 4, Mark Nzeocha 2
Cornerback – Dontae Johnson 56, Rashard Robinson 53, K’Waun Williams 41, Ahkello Witherspoon 34
Safety – Jimmie Ward 74, Jaquiski Tartt 73, Eric Reid 10, Adrian Colbert 1

SPECIAL TEAMS
(30 plays)
Lee 21, Colbert 19, Harold 19, Paulsen 19, Mostert 19, Nzeocha 18, Celek 16, Witherspoon 16, Bradley Pinion 14, Bolden 13, Pita Taumoepenu 12, Johnson 12, Kyle Nelson 11, Tartt 9, Jones 9, Hikutini 8, Ward 7, Robbie Gould 6, Coyle 6, Breida 6, Mitchell 6, Thomas 6, Buckner 6, Reid 6, Zane Beadles 5, Staley 5, Brown 5, Kilgore 5, Fusco 5, Armstrong 4, Gilliam 4, R.Robinson 4, Taylor 4, Armstead 3, Tomlinson 1

DID NOT PLAY
None

INACTIVE
WR Kendrick Bourne
CB Leon Hall
DB Dexter McCoil
FB Kyle Juszczyk (back)
LB Reuben Foster (ankle)
LB Dekoda Watson (groin)
OL Erik Magnuson

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