In 2025 the Carolina Panthers lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 66.7% of their offensive snaps (8th most in the NFL), averaging -0.02 EPA per play with a 43.2% success rate; 12 personnel 21.1%, 21 personnel 1.9% and 13 personnel 8%.
Defensively the Carolina Panthers played nickel (5 DB) on 53% of snaps — base 26.3% and dime 19.3%, allowing 0.009 EPA per play in nickel (17th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 59.9% of the time and under center 32.6%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Eagles defense: Bryce Young (QB), Chuba Hubbard (RB), Tetairoa McMillan (WR1), Jalen Coker (WR2), Brycen Tremayne (WR3) and Tommy Tremble (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Carolina Panthers use 11 personnel?
The Carolina Panthers used 11 personnel on 66.7% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 8th highest rate in the league, producing -0.02 EPA per play and a 43.2% success rate.
What is the Carolina Panthers base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Carolina Panthers most-used package — 66.7% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Carolina Panthers defense play nickel?
The Carolina Panthers defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 53% of snaps in 2025, base on 26.3% and dime on 19.3%.
Who lines up in the Carolina Panthers 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Carolina Panthers skill players are Chuba Hubbard (RB), Tetairoa McMillan (WR1), Jalen Coker (WR2), Tommy Tremble (TE) and Darren Waller (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.