In 2025 the Cincinnati Bengals lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 65.1% of their offensive snaps (10th most in the NFL), averaging 0.094 EPA per play with a 47.4% success rate; 12 personnel 30.4%, 21 personnel 1.9% and 13 personnel 0.6%.
Defensively the Cincinnati Bengals played nickel (5 DB) on 62.2% of snaps — base 27.9% and dime 8.8%, allowing 0.11 EPA per play in nickel (27th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 79.8% of the time and under center 17.3%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Ravens defense: Joe Burrow (QB), Chase Brown (RB), Ja'Marr Chase (WR1), Tee Higgins (WR2), Colbie Young (WR3) and Mike Gesicki (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Cincinnati Bengals use 11 personnel?
The Cincinnati Bengals used 11 personnel on 65.1% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 10th highest rate in the league, producing 0.094 EPA per play and a 47.4% success rate.
What is the Cincinnati Bengals base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Cincinnati Bengals most-used package — 65.1% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Cincinnati Bengals defense play nickel?
The Cincinnati Bengals defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 62.2% of snaps in 2025, base on 27.9% and dime on 8.8%.
Who lines up in the Cincinnati Bengals 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Cincinnati Bengals skill players are Chase Brown (RB), Ja'Marr Chase (WR1), Tee Higgins (WR2), Mike Gesicki (TE) and Drew Sample (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.