In 2025 the Las Vegas Raiders lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 58.1% of their offensive snaps (20th most in the NFL), averaging -0.148 EPA per play with a 38.4% success rate; 12 personnel 35.2%, 21 personnel 0.3% and 13 personnel 5.9%.
Defensively the Las Vegas Raiders played nickel (5 DB) on 35.6% of snaps — base 56.8% and dime 7%, allowing 0.096 EPA per play in nickel (26th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 63.6% of the time and under center 33.4%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Bills defense: Kirk Cousins (QB), Ashton Jeanty (RB), Tre Tucker (WR1), Jalen Nailor (WR2), Cody White (WR3) and Brock Bowers (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Las Vegas Raiders use 11 personnel?
The Las Vegas Raiders used 11 personnel on 58.1% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 20th highest rate in the league, producing -0.148 EPA per play and a 38.4% success rate.
What is the Las Vegas Raiders base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Las Vegas Raiders most-used package — 58.1% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Las Vegas Raiders defense play nickel?
The Las Vegas Raiders defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 35.6% of snaps in 2025, base on 56.8% and dime on 7%.
Who lines up in the Las Vegas Raiders 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Las Vegas Raiders skill players are Ashton Jeanty (RB), Tre Tucker (WR1), Jalen Nailor (WR2), Brock Bowers (TE) and Michael Mayer (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.