In 2025 the Atlanta Falcons lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 45.5% of their offensive snaps (28th most in the NFL), averaging -0.105 EPA per play with a 41.2% success rate; 12 personnel 37.6%, 21 personnel 9.3% and 13 personnel 7.1%.
Defensively the Atlanta Falcons played nickel (5 DB) on 71.5% of snaps — base 26.6% and dime 0.8%, allowing 0.014 EPA per play in nickel (19th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 47.7% of the time and under center 19.2%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Bears defense: Michael Penix Jr. (QB), Bijan Robinson (RB), Drake London (WR1), Jahan Dotson (WR2), Olamide Zaccheaus (WR3) and Kyle Pitts Sr. (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Atlanta Falcons use 11 personnel?
The Atlanta Falcons used 11 personnel on 45.5% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 28th highest rate in the league, producing -0.105 EPA per play and a 41.2% success rate.
What is the Atlanta Falcons base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Atlanta Falcons most-used package — 45.5% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Atlanta Falcons defense play nickel?
The Atlanta Falcons defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 71.5% of snaps in 2025, base on 26.6% and dime on 0.8%.
Who lines up in the Atlanta Falcons 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Atlanta Falcons skill players are Bijan Robinson (RB), Drake London (WR1), Jahan Dotson (WR2), Kyle Pitts Sr. (TE) and Charlie Woerner (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.