Week 1 snap counts revealed clear role hierarchies — Sonny Styles, running-back pecking order

Snap counts from the opener revealed who the coaching staff trusted immediately: Styles as a near-every-down LB and a running-back pecking order that may limit certain rookies’ roles.

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- Styles played 48 of 55 defensive snaps (87%) in his debut.
- He assumed extra responsibilities after Frankie Luvu’s exit, including wearing the green dot and covering kicks.
- Coaches treated Styles as a starter rather than a situational rookie.
- RB snaps: Jacory Croskey-Merritt 34 snaps, Rachaad White 29, Antonio Williams 26 of 70 offensive snaps, Kaytron Allen seven snaps.
- The distribution suggests a 1A/1B approach rather than equal three-way rotation.
- Terry McLaurin and other pass-catchers were moved around, but McLaurin had limited targets on the day.

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