A box score can only tell you so much about an NFL game. Snap counts offer another perspective, showing which players coaches trusted most , who saw their role change and where opportunities opened up.

The Indianapolis Colts ' 16-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings provided plenty to examine beneath the surface. With seven games in the books, the latest snap counts offer a closer look at how the roster is taking shape as the team tries to salvage its season .

Linebacker Rotation Still Unsettled

Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (51) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Colts' search for consistency at linebacker continues.…