In 2025 the Houston Texans lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 72.3% of their offensive snaps (3rd most in the NFL), averaging 0.027 EPA per play with a 42.9% success rate; 12 personnel 12.3%, 21 personnel 6.7% and 13 personnel 0.9%.
Defensively the Houston Texans played nickel (5 DB) on 73.1% of snaps — base 25.6% and dime 0.1%, allowing -0.154 EPA per play in nickel (2nd in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 62.1% of the time and under center 37.8%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Jaguars defense: C.J. Stroud (QB), Woody Marks (RB), Nico Collins (WR1), Kayshon Boutte (WR2), Xavier Hutchinson (WR3) and Dalton Schultz (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Houston Texans use 11 personnel?
The Houston Texans used 11 personnel on 72.3% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 3rd highest rate in the league, producing 0.027 EPA per play and a 42.9% success rate.
What is the Houston Texans base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Houston Texans most-used package — 72.3% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Houston Texans defense play nickel?
The Houston Texans defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 73.1% of snaps in 2025, base on 25.6% and dime on 0.1%.
Who lines up in the Houston Texans 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Houston Texans skill players are Woody Marks (RB), Nico Collins (WR1), Kayshon Boutte (WR2), Dalton Schultz (TE) and Foster Moreau (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.