In 2025 the Detroit Lions lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 62.2% of their offensive snaps (15th most in the NFL), averaging 0.114 EPA per play with a 44.9% success rate; 12 personnel 25.2%, 21 personnel 3.3% and 13 personnel 5%.
Defensively the Detroit Lions played nickel (5 DB) on 34.2% of snaps — base 62.1%, allowing -0.039 EPA per play in nickel (10th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 51.4% of the time and under center 48%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Packers defense: Jared Goff (QB), Jahmyr Gibbs (RB), Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR1), Jameson Williams (WR2), Isaac TeSlaa (WR3) and Sam LaPorta (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Detroit Lions use 11 personnel?
The Detroit Lions used 11 personnel on 62.2% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 15th highest rate in the league, producing 0.114 EPA per play and a 44.9% success rate.
What is the Detroit Lions base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Detroit Lions most-used package — 62.2% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Detroit Lions defense play nickel?
The Detroit Lions defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 34.2% of snaps in 2025, base on 62.1%.
Who lines up in the Detroit Lions 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Detroit Lions skill players are Jahmyr Gibbs (RB), Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR1), Jameson Williams (WR2), Sam LaPorta (TE) and Brock Wright (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.