In 2025 the Denver Broncos lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 65.3% of their offensive snaps (9th most in the NFL), averaging 0.061 EPA per play with a 42.4% success rate; 12 personnel 13.8%, 21 personnel 7.5% and 13 personnel 2.1%.
Defensively the Denver Broncos played nickel (5 DB) on 56.5% of snaps — base 25.9% and dime 14.3%, allowing -0.066 EPA per play in nickel (7th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 58.2% of the time and under center 34.5%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Cardinals defense: Bo Nix (QB), J.K. Dobbins (RB), Courtland Sutton (WR1), Jaylen Waddle (WR2), Troy Franklin (WR3) and Evan Engram (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Denver Broncos use 11 personnel?
The Denver Broncos used 11 personnel on 65.3% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 9th highest rate in the league, producing 0.061 EPA per play and a 42.4% success rate.
What is the Denver Broncos base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Denver Broncos most-used package — 65.3% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Denver Broncos defense play nickel?
The Denver Broncos defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 56.5% of snaps in 2025, base on 25.9% and dime on 14.3%.
Who lines up in the Denver Broncos 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Denver Broncos skill players are J.K. Dobbins (RB), Courtland Sutton (WR1), Jaylen Waddle (WR2), Evan Engram (TE) and Adam Trautman (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.