In 2025 the Cleveland Browns lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 46% of their offensive snaps (27th most in the NFL), averaging -0.195 EPA per play with a 33% success rate; 12 personnel 45.9%, 21 personnel 1.4% and 13 personnel 4.1%.
Defensively the Cleveland Browns played nickel (5 DB) on 48.5% of snaps — base 31.9% and dime 12.5%, allowing -0.142 EPA per play in nickel (3rd in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 65.8% of the time and under center 31.9%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Ravens defense: Deshaun Watson (QB), Quinshon Judkins (RB), Denzel Boston (WR1), Jerry Jeudy (WR2), KC Concepcion (WR3) and Harold Fannin Jr. (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Cleveland Browns use 11 personnel?
The Cleveland Browns used 11 personnel on 46% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 27th highest rate in the league, producing -0.195 EPA per play and a 33% success rate.
What is the Cleveland Browns base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Cleveland Browns most-used package — 46% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Cleveland Browns defense play nickel?
The Cleveland Browns defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 48.5% of snaps in 2025, base on 31.9% and dime on 12.5%.
Who lines up in the Cleveland Browns 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Cleveland Browns skill players are Quinshon Judkins (RB), Denzel Boston (WR1), Jerry Jeudy (WR2), Harold Fannin Jr. (TE) and Blake Whiteheart (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.