Between the Lines: Week 15 Snap Count Analysis

AFC South

Houston Texans - Blue Takes Over

Quarterback: Deshaun Watson (100%),

Running Backs: Alfred Blue (77%), Lamar Miller (21%)

Wide Receivers: DeAndre Hopkins (96%), Demaryius Thomas (89%), DeAndre Carter (60%)

Tight Ends: Ryan Griffin (8832%), Jordan Thomas (45%), Jordan Akins (26%)

Lamar Miller missed the second half of the Houston Texans' Week 15 game against the New York Jets. Alfred Blue stepped in for 77% of the team's snaps, but he didn't do much with them. He totaled just 15 yards on 11 touches, an incredibly low output for a team that scored 29 points. Miler could be back this week, which would render Blue pointless, but it's worth keeping an eye on as we head into the weekend.

Indianapolis Colts - Pascal's Presence vs. Production

Quarterback: Andrew Luck (100%)

Running Backs: Marlon Mack (61%), Nyheim Hines (40%)

Wide Receivers: Zach Pascal (68%), T.Y. Hilton (57%), Chester Rogers (51%), Dontrelle Inman (50%), Ryan Grant (24%)

Tight Ends: Mo Alie-Cox (56%), Eric Ebron (53%), Ryan Hewitt (12%)

It only took a couple of months, but Zach Pascal led the Indianapolis Colts' receiving corps in snaps with 68%. He only saw two targets, however, so this might be an instance where opportunity doesn't equate to immediate success, but why should we expect that? Don't put that type of pressure on him (science joke, boom!).

Jacksonville Jaguars - Dede the Bright

Quarterback: Cody Kessler (100%)

Running Backs: Leonard Fournette (52%), T.J. Yeldon (35%), David Williams (15%)

Wide Receivers: Dede Westbrook (83%), Donte Moncrief (77%), Keelan Cole (75%), Rashad Greene (19%)

Tight End: James O'Shaughnessy (79%), Blake Bell (37%), Ben Koyack (21%)

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a mess, but don't tell that to Dede Westbrook. The receiver caught 3 passes for 21 yards and added another 20 on the ground. That alone wouldn't have constituted a solid day for fantasy, but it did when you take into account his 74-yard punt return touchdown. With 83% of the team's snaps, he led his receiving corps for the third straight week and will look to finish strong with Kessler under center.

Tennessee Titans - Who Doesn't Love the DH Rule?

Quarterback: Marcus Mariota (96%)

Running Backs: Derrick Henry (70%), Dion Lewis (33%)

Wide Receivers: Corey Davis (93%), Taywan Taylor (77%), Tajae Sharpe (56%), Darius Jennings (21%),

Tight Ends: Luke Stocker (66%), MyCole Pruitt (57%), Anthony Firkser (21%)

DH rules, rather. Derrick Henry dominated both time on the field and output. Before this week's 70% of snaps, Henry's previous high was 52% all the way back in Week 3. He more than doubled Dion Lewis' snap share this week, which marks only the second time all season (also Week 3) he's played more snaps than Lewis. With his game on fire and the playoffs still a possibility, expect Henry to be heavily involved. Seeing 33 rushes again, however, may be asking a bit much.