In 2025 the Dallas Cowboys lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 67.8% of their offensive snaps (7th most in the NFL), averaging 0.126 EPA per play with a 47.2% success rate; 12 personnel 17.2%, 21 personnel 8.1% and 13 personnel 1.6%.
Defensively the Dallas Cowboys played nickel (5 DB) on 68.7% of snaps — base 30.4% and dime 0.4%, allowing 0.204 EPA per play in nickel (32nd in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 60.7% of the time and under center 37.2%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Packers defense: Dak Prescott (QB), Javonte Williams (RB), CeeDee Lamb (WR1), George Pickens (WR2), Ryan Flournoy (WR3) and Jake Ferguson (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Dallas Cowboys use 11 personnel?
The Dallas Cowboys used 11 personnel on 67.8% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 7th highest rate in the league, producing 0.126 EPA per play and a 47.2% success rate.
What is the Dallas Cowboys base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Dallas Cowboys most-used package — 67.8% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Dallas Cowboys defense play nickel?
The Dallas Cowboys defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 68.7% of snaps in 2025, base on 30.4% and dime on 0.4%.
Who lines up in the Dallas Cowboys 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Dallas Cowboys skill players are Javonte Williams (RB), CeeDee Lamb (WR1), George Pickens (WR2), Jake Ferguson (TE) and Brevyn Spann-Ford (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.