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Saints' Week 9 snap counts

A look at the New Orleans Saints' snap counts in their 28-10 victory against the Carolina Panthers in Week 9:

OFFENSE (76 snaps)

Quarterback -- Drew Brees 76

Running back -- Mark Ingram 50, Travaris Cadet 22, Edwin Baker 3

Fullback -- Erik Lorig 22

Receiver -- Marques Colston 49, Brandin Cooks 46, Robert Meachem 37, Kenny Stills 26

Tight end -- Jimmy Graham 52, Benjamin Watson 43, Josh Hill 28

Offensive tackle -- Terron Armstead 76, Zach Strief 52, Bryce Harris 24

Guard -- Jahri Evans 76, Ben Grubbs 76

Center -- Tim Lelito 76

Safety (on kneel-downs) -- Kenny Vaccaro 2

Thoughts: Graham’s snaps increased yet again despite the short week, from 30 to 42 to 52 over the past three games as he recovers from his shoulder injury. He noticeably winced in pain a couple times, but never had to leave the game. He should be a lot closer to 100 percent after the nine-day layoff. ... Ingram will also be looking forward to some well-deserved rest after a whopping 104 snaps over the past five days. ... Meachem re-appeared in the passing game with one big catch and one big play where he drew a pass interference penalty. And he played a ton of snaps, in part because of Stills' groin injury, which temporarily sideline him. Though Meachem has been quiet as an offensive weapon, he remains highly valued as a run blocker. ... Strief left the game, but said he will be OK after taking a knee to the back and getting brusied up.

DEFENSE (57 snaps)

Cornerback -- Keenan Lewis 57, Corey White 56, Patrick Robinson 25

Safety -- Kenny Vaccaro 57, Rafael Bush 54, Marcus Ball 6, Vinnie Sunseri 3

Outside linebacker -- Junior Galette 46, Parys Haralson 30, Kasim Edebali 11

Inside linebacker -- Curtis Lofton 57, Ramon Humber 54, Todd Davis 1

Defensive end -- Cameron Jordan 53, Akiem Hicks 37, Brandon Deaderick 23, Tyrunn Walker 13

Defensive tackle -- Brodrick Bunkley 27, John Jenkins 17

Thoughts: The Saints' defense earned a low snap count by repeatedly getting off the field in a great performance. The unit will be well-rested coming out of the mini-bye. ... For the second straight week, it stands out that White and Robinson played a ton of snaps without getting noticed much during the game (which is a good thing for cornerbacks).