In 2025 the Indianapolis Colts lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 63.4% of their offensive snaps (12th most in the NFL), averaging 0.009 EPA per play with a 43.8% success rate; 12 personnel 26.3%, 21 personnel 0.7% and 13 personnel 8.9%.
Defensively the Indianapolis Colts played nickel (5 DB) on 68.3% of snaps — base 18.3% and dime 12.5%, allowing -0.014 EPA per play in nickel (15th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 68.9% of the time and under center 27.1%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Titans defense: Daniel Jones (QB), Jonathan Taylor (RB), Josh Downs (WR1), Keenan Allen (WR2), Laquon Treadwell (WR3) and Tyler Warren (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Indianapolis Colts use 11 personnel?
The Indianapolis Colts used 11 personnel on 63.4% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 12th highest rate in the league, producing 0.009 EPA per play and a 43.8% success rate.
What is the Indianapolis Colts base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Indianapolis Colts most-used package — 63.4% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Indianapolis Colts defense play nickel?
The Indianapolis Colts defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 68.3% of snaps in 2025, base on 18.3% and dime on 12.5%.
Who lines up in the Indianapolis Colts 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Indianapolis Colts skill players are Jonathan Taylor (RB), Josh Downs (WR1), Keenan Allen (WR2), Tyler Warren (TE) and Mo Alie-Cox (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.