In 2025 the Kansas City Chiefs lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 57.8% of their offensive snaps (22nd most in the NFL), averaging 0.053 EPA per play with a 43.7% success rate; 12 personnel 30.5%, 21 personnel 4.3% and 13 personnel 6.5%.
Defensively the Kansas City Chiefs played nickel (5 DB) on 56.2% of snaps — base 32.5% and dime 10.1%, allowing 0.013 EPA per play in nickel (18th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 77.7% of the time and under center 18.7%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Chargers defense: Patrick Mahomes (QB), Kenneth Walker III (RB), Cyrus Allen (WR1), Xavier Worthy (WR2), Jalen Royals (WR3) and Travis Kelce (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Kansas City Chiefs use 11 personnel?
The Kansas City Chiefs used 11 personnel on 57.8% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 22nd highest rate in the league, producing 0.053 EPA per play and a 43.7% success rate.
What is the Kansas City Chiefs base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Kansas City Chiefs most-used package — 57.8% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Kansas City Chiefs defense play nickel?
The Kansas City Chiefs defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 56.2% of snaps in 2025, base on 32.5% and dime on 10.1%.
Who lines up in the Kansas City Chiefs 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Kansas City Chiefs skill players are Kenneth Walker III (RB), Cyrus Allen (WR1), Xavier Worthy (WR2), Travis Kelce (TE) and Noah Gray (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.