In 2025 the Arizona Cardinals lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 50.3% of their offensive snaps (25th most in the NFL), averaging -0.004 EPA per play with a 44.3% success rate; 12 personnel 36.3%, 21 personnel 0.1% and 13 personnel 10.7%.
Defensively the Arizona Cardinals played nickel (5 DB) on 41.9% of snaps — base 41.2% and dime 16%, allowing 0.129 EPA per play in nickel (28th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 69.9% of the time and under center 27.5%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Rams defense: Jacoby Brissett (QB), Tyler Allgeier (RB), Michael Wilson (WR1), Kendrick Bourne (WR2), Jalen Brooks (WR3) and Trey McBride (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Arizona Cardinals use 11 personnel?
The Arizona Cardinals used 11 personnel on 50.3% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 25th highest rate in the league, producing -0.004 EPA per play and a 44.3% success rate.
What is the Arizona Cardinals base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Arizona Cardinals most-used package — 50.3% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Arizona Cardinals defense play nickel?
The Arizona Cardinals defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 41.9% of snaps in 2025, base on 41.2% and dime on 16%.
Who lines up in the Arizona Cardinals 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Arizona Cardinals skill players are Tyler Allgeier (RB), Michael Wilson (WR1), Kendrick Bourne (WR2), Trey McBride (TE) and Elijah Higgins (TE2).
What is 11 personnel in the NFL?
Personnel groupings count the running backs and tight ends on the field: 11 personnel is 1 RB and 1 TE (so three receivers), 12 is 1 RB and 2 TE, 21 is 2 RB and 1 TE. Defenses answer with base (4 DB), nickel (5 DB) or dime (6 DB) packages.