In 2025 the Buffalo Bills lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 62.5% of their offensive snaps (14th most in the NFL), averaging 0.124 EPA per play with a 48.2% success rate; 12 personnel 11.6%, 21 personnel 8.7% and 13 personnel 4.7%.
Defensively the Buffalo Bills played nickel (5 DB) on 62.1% of snaps — base 22.2% and dime 15.4%, allowing -0.035 EPA per play in nickel (12th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 49% of the time and under center 49.4%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Raiders defense: Josh Allen (QB), James Cook III (RB), DJ Moore (WR1), Khalil Shakir (WR2), Keon Coleman (WR3) and Dalton Kincaid (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Buffalo Bills use 11 personnel?
The Buffalo Bills used 11 personnel on 62.5% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 14th highest rate in the league, producing 0.124 EPA per play and a 48.2% success rate.
What is the Buffalo Bills base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Buffalo Bills most-used package — 62.5% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Buffalo Bills defense play nickel?
The Buffalo Bills defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 62.1% of snaps in 2025, base on 22.2% and dime on 15.4%.
Who lines up in the Buffalo Bills 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Buffalo Bills skill players are James Cook III (RB), DJ Moore (WR1), Khalil Shakir (WR2), Dalton Kincaid (TE) and Dawson Knox (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.