In 2025 the Chicago Bears lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 53.2% of their offensive snaps (23rd most in the NFL), averaging 0.097 EPA per play with a 46.5% success rate; 12 personnel 35.6% and 13 personnel 8.2%.
Defensively the Chicago Bears played nickel (5 DB) on 73.9% of snaps — base 12.4% and dime 10.8%, allowing 0.07 EPA per play in nickel (24th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 50.4% of the time and under center 47.5%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Falcons defense: Caleb Williams (QB), D'Andre Swift (RB), Rome Odunze (WR1), Luther Burden III (WR2), Kalif Raymond (WR3) and Colston Loveland (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Chicago Bears use 11 personnel?
The Chicago Bears used 11 personnel on 53.2% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 23rd highest rate in the league, producing 0.097 EPA per play and a 46.5% success rate.
What is the Chicago Bears base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Chicago Bears most-used package — 53.2% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Chicago Bears defense play nickel?
The Chicago Bears defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 73.9% of snaps in 2025, base on 12.4% and dime on 10.8%.
Who lines up in the Chicago Bears 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Chicago Bears skill players are D'Andre Swift (RB), Rome Odunze (WR1), Luther Burden III (WR2), Colston Loveland (TE) and Cole Kmet (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.