What Are In-Line TE Snaps?
In-Line TE Snaps track the total number of snaps where a tight end lines up attached to the formation, next to the offensive tackle, rather than detached in the slot, out wide, or in the backfield. This NFL advanced stat is a core part of NFL player stats for evaluating a tight end's traditional, in-line role, where blocking responsibilities and shorter, contested routes are more common than the space-creating routes a flexed tight end runs. In NFL team stats, In-Line TE Snaps can reveal how run-heavy or traditional an offense's formations are, and which tight ends are trusted as extra blockers versus receiving specialists.