Raiders snap count: Run game thrives, keeps offense on field

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OAKLAND – The Raiders had 94 snaps in last week’s overtime victory over Tampa Bay, a game that lasted almost five full periods.

On Sunday, they ran nearly as many in four. The Raiders offensive line was in complete control during a 30-20 victory over the rival Denver Broncos, aiding a run game so efficient the Raiders held possession for 41 minutes, 28 seconds in this hour-long affair.

The Raiders took 88 snaps against Denver, controlled the clock and never relinquished an early lead.

The Raiders wanted to run and took no issue tipping their hand, often going with jumbo packages including a sixth offensive lineman. Denver Kirkland has been that guy, and had 42 snaps in this one. Tight end Clive Walford was a regular fixture with 74 snaps, more than receivers who typically don’t leave the field.

While the offensive line was dominant, partial credit for this possession disparity goes to a defense that forced four straight three-and-outs to start the game and had six overall to keep the Broncos at bay.

DJ Hayden played all 56 defensive snaps and excelled in coverage, allowing three receptions for 44 yards on eight targets. He also had a pass defensed.

Let’s take a look at the entire Raiders snap count:

OFFENSE
88 – OL Kelechi Osemele, OL Gabe Jackson, QB Derek Carr, OL Rodney Hudson
87 – OL Donald Penn
79 – OL Austin Howard
74 – TE Clive Walford
67 – WR Amari Cooper
51 – WR Michael Crabtree
48 – TE Mychal Rivera
43 – RB Latavius Murray
42 – OL Denver Kirkland
29 – WR Seth Roberts
28 – WR Andre Holmes
21 – RB Jalen Richard
18 – RB DeAndre Washington
16 – FB Jamize Olawale
10 – OL Menelik Watson
3 – WR Johnny Holton

DEFENSE
56 – CB DJ Hayden, CB David Amerson, LB Perry Riley, S Reggie Nelson, S Karl Joseph
54 – LB Malcolm Smith
50 – DE Khalil Mack, LB Bruce Irvin
47 – CB TJ Carrie
33 – DE Jihad Ward
32 – Denico Autry
27 – DT Darius Latham
14 – DT Dan Williams, DT Justin Ellis
12 – LB Shilique Calhoun
2 – LB Cory James
1 – Antonio Hamilton

SPECIAL TEAMS
25 – Nate Allen, Darren Bates
21 – Keith McGill
20 – Cory James, Brynden Trawick, Taiwan Jones
19 – Jamize Olawale
17 – Andre Holmes
14 – Sebastian Janikowski
13 – Shilique Calhoun
12 –Antonio Hamilton
11 – Clive Walford, Jon Condo, Marquette King
10 – Jon Feliciano
8 – Mychal Rivera, Jalen Richard
7 – Denver Krikland, Kelechi Osemele, Gabe Jackson, Donald Penn, Johnny Holton
6 — Austin Howard
5 – DJ Hayden, Khalil Mack, Bruce Irvin, TJ Carrie, Denico Autry, Darius Latham, Dan Williams, Justin Ellis
4 – DeAndre Washington
1 – Amari Cooper, Menelik Watson
NOTE: Snap counts taken from official NFL game book

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