Snap Count
The number of offensive or defensive plays a player is on the field for. Expressed as raw count or as a percentage of total team snaps.
Like tracking how many innings a baseball player plays — you can't hit if you're not in the lineup.
Why it matters
Snap percentage is the NFL equivalent of minutes played — it determines the baseline opportunity level for any statistical production.
How DMP uses this
DMP monitors snap count trends to project player opportunity, particularly after bye weeks, injuries, or role changes that alter playing time.
Common mistake
Ignoring snap count changes week-to-week — a player whose snap share drops from 85% to 60% will see proportional decreases in production.