BadgerBlitz.com looks at the early snap count totals and grades from Pro Football Focus regarding the defense after Wisconsin's loss to Nebraska in Week 13.

Writer's note: Snap counts and number of plays are based off of PFF's current counts as of Nov. 25.

DEFENSIVE LINE:

Ben Barten: 58 (63.9)

Elijah Hills: 45 (68.6)

Curt Neal: 45 (59.1)

Dillan Johnson: 16 (62.3)

James Thompson Jr: 7 (51.8)

Brandon Lane: 5 (65.6)

Cade McDonald: 1 (60.0)

Notes:

After shrinking its defensive line pecking order a week ago, the Badgers utilized seven linemen, with Ben Barten re-claiming the top spot from Elijah Hills. The biggest development along the defensive line was the return of James Thompson Jr, although he played a limited seven snaps..